Origins of the 'Forty-five

by Unknown

By the Hon^l Robt. Craigie Esq^r His Majesties Advocate General

These are ordering and requiring you and each of you to concur in sending all Vessells of whatever kind upon the North and Southsides of the Firth from Stirling to Kinghorn to the Harbours of Leith and Borristounness and in case of resistance you are to use force in making the Order effectual Given under my Hand at Edinburgh this ninth day of Sepr 1745 yeare.

Rob: Craigie.

To all Sherriffs Justices of Peace Magistrats of Burghs and all others his Majesties Leedgeses.

Mr. Grosett the Coll. at Alloa has Special Directions to See this order put in Execution.

Rob: Craigie.

II

Lieutenant-General Handasyde to Walter Grossett

By the Hon^ble Roger Handasyde Esq^r Lieutenant General and Commander in Cheif of All His Majesty’s Forces, in North Britain etc.

Whereas it has been found Injurious to His Majesty’s Service that any Boats shou’d pass from Leith to Kinghorn or from Kinghorn to Leith, These are therefore Requiring All Magistrates, Justices of the Peace, Constables and Others concerned to be Aiding and Assisting to you in bringing all the Passage Boats and Yauls from Kinghorn and all other places on the North Side of the Forth to the Harbour of Leith where they are to be kept till His Majesty’s Service shall allow of their being returned to their Respective Ports.