ISBN: 9780217408912

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrat… More...

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... 10th. NOVEMBER, 1898. At this meeting the Secretary announced the presentation to the Society, by Miss Yule, Tarradale, of a beautiful Turkish carpet for their room, and he was instructed to make suitable acknowledgment of the gift, and convey to the donor the best thanks of the Society. It was then unanimously resolved to record a minute of condolence in respect of the death, some time previously, of Sir Henry C. Macandrew, for many years a distinguished member of the Society, and it was remitted to the secretaries to send a copy to Lady Macandrew. Thereafter a paper, entitled Bighouse Papers--No. III., a further contribution by Captain Wimberley of the series of papers on this subject, was read. The paper is as follows:--THE BIGHOUSE PAPERS--No. III. NO. XLVIII. Letter from Baron Maule to John Campbell of Barcaldine, Esq., dooqueted Edinr., 20th Novr., 1752. Letter, Baron Maule. Ediur., 20 Novr., 1752. Sir,--I am favoured with yours of the ii., and has had opportunity of conversing with the D. of Argyll upon ye subject of it, who I assure you is as much convinced as you can be, of ye heavie charge your Brother''s family must have been put to in prosecuting the murderers and bringing them to justice; and that it is for the honour of the Government that they should be reimbursed. I am persuaded his Grace will say everything he can when he goes to London to persuade the King''s servants of it. I shall do everything I can to forward your Petition before ye Trustees wt. regard to the Spinning School, which I hope will do, provided our funds answer, which this year are very low. I mentioned James Campbell at Dunoon, but whether it will be remembered is more than I can answer for.--I am, with great truth and esteem, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, (Sd.)... Gaelic Society Of Inverness, Books, History, Transactions Of The Gaelic Society Of Inverness (volume 23) Books>History This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 23; Subjects: Foreign Language Study / Celtic Languages; History / Ancient / General; History / Europe / Western; History / Europe / Great Britain; Body, Mind & Spirit / Spirituality / Celtic; Social Science / Folklore & Mythology; Travel / Europe / Great Britain;<

ISBN: 9780217408912

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrat… More...

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... 10th. NOVEMBER, 1898. At this meeting the Secretary announced the presentation to the Society, by Miss Yule, Tarradale, of a beautiful Turkish carpet for their room, and he was instructed to make suitable acknowledgment of the gift, and convey to the donor the best thanks of the Society. It was then unanimously resolved to record a minute of condolence in respect of the death, some time previously, of Sir Henry C. Macandrew, for many years a distinguished member of the Society, and it was remitted to the secretaries to send a copy to Lady Macandrew. Thereafter a paper, entitled Bighouse Papers--No. III., a further contribution by Captain Wimberley of the series of papers on this subject, was read. The paper is as follows:--THE BIGHOUSE PAPERS--No. III. NO. XLVIII. Letter from Baron Maule to John Campbell of Barcaldine, Esq., dooqueted Edinr., 20th Novr., 1752. Letter, Baron Maule. Ediur., 20 Novr., 1752. Sir,--I am favoured with yours of the ii., and has had opportunity of conversing with the D. of Argyll upon ye subject of it, who I assure you is as much convinced as you can be, of ye heavie charge your Brother''s family must have been put to in prosecuting the murderers and bringing them to justice; and that it is for the honour of the Government that they should be reimbursed. I am persuaded his Grace will say everything he can when he goes to London to persuade the King''s servants of it. I shall do everything I can to forward your Petition before ye Trustees wt. regard to the Spinning School, which I hope will do, provided our funds answer, which this year are very low. I mentioned James Campbell at Dunoon, but whether it will be remembered is more than I can answer for.--I am, with great truth and esteem, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, (Sd.)... Gaelic Society Of Inverness, Books, History, Transactions Of The Gaelic Society Of Inverness (volume 23) Books>History, General Books LLC<

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