Origins of the 'Forty-five

by Unknown

VIII

The Lord Justice Clerk to Walter Grossett

(Holograph but not signed)

Pray forward the Inclosed, and get all Stirling shire in Arms immediately, If L^d Home approves G. Blackney will give arms—raise y^e Hue and Cry—Cause the Sherriff distribute y^e papers y^t comes w^t y^s bearer.

Go on and prosper.

Ed^r 19^th Dec^r 1745.

I have paid none of the Expresses yt they may make more hast but given every one two shills. wch is not to be deducted out of yr hire if they make Speed.

IX

Lieutenant-General Guest to Walter Grossett

Joshua Guest Esq^r Lieut. General and Commander in Cheif of all His Majesty’s Forces, Castles, Forts and Barracks in North Britain etc.