EDINBURGH:

FULLARTON AND MACNAB, PRINTERS, LEITH WALK.

CONTENTS

or

THE FOURTH VOLUME.

APPENDIX TO THE HISTORY OF THE REBELLION, 1745-46. (Stuart Papers con

tinued.) No. LXXXVIII-CCLXXXVIII,

pp. 1-131.

MILITARY SERVICE OF THE HIGHLAND REGIMENTS

CHAPTER I.

Military character-Embodying of the independent companies, known by the name of

the Black Watch-Formed into a regular regiment (the 43d) in 1740-List of officers

-March for England-Review-Desertion-Flanders Battle of Fontenoy, 1745—

Conduct of the regiment on that occasion-Returns to England-Embarks for the

French coast-Failure of that expedition-The regiment lands in Ireland-Re-em-

barks for Flanders Battle of Lafeldt, 1747-Return of the regiment to Ireland-

Number changed from the 43d to the 42d-Exemplary conduct of the regiment in

Ireland-Embarks for New York, 1756-Louisbourg, 1757-Ticonderoga, 1758—

Seven new companies raised, 1758-Embark for the West Indies, 1759-Ticonderoga

and Crown Point, 1759-Surrender of Montreal, 1760—Martinique, 1760-Havan-

nah, 1762-Bushy Run, 1763-Fort Pitt, 1763-Ireland, 1767-Return of the 42d

to Scotland, 1775,
pp. 133-172

CHAPTER II.

Departure of the 42d for America-Disembarks in Staten island-Battle of Brooklyn,

1776-Broadswords and pistols laid aside-Skirmish near New York-White Plains

-Capture of Fort Washington and Fort Lee-Defeat of the Hessians at Trenton-

Skirmish at Trenton-Defeat of Mawhood's detachment-Pisquatua-Chesapeak—

Battle of Brandy Wine-German Town-Skirmish at Monmouth-Small expedition

-New Plymouth-Portsmouth-Verplanks and Stony Point, 1779-Mutiny of a de-

tachment at Leith-Charleston-Paulus Hook-Desertion, 1783-Halifax-Cape

Breton-Return of the regiment to England-Marches to Scotland-Returns to Eug-

land, and embarks for Flanders-Ostend-Menin-Nieuport-England-Coast of

France-Ostend-Nimeguen-Gilderwalsen-Retreat to Deventer-Return of the

pp. 173-189.

regiment to England,

CHAPTER III.

Expedition to the West Indies, 1795-Barbadoes, St Lucia, St Vincent, 1796-Trinidad,

Porto Rico, 1797-England, Gibraltar, Minorca, 1798-Expedition to Egypt, 1800-

Battle of the 13th March, 1801-Battle of the 21st-Death of Sir Ralph Abercrom-

by-Capture of Rosetta-Surrender of Grand Cairo and of Alexandria-England

-Misunderstanding between the 42d and the Highland Society of London-The

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regiment reviewed by George III.-Return of the 42d to Scotland-Embarks at

Leith for Weeley in Essex-Second battalion-Gibraltar-Portugal-Spain-Retreat

to Corunna Battle of Corunna-Death of Sir John Moore-England, 1809-Wal-

cheren-Scotland, 1810-England, 1811,

CHAPTER IV.

pp. 190-216.

Return of the 42d to England-Embarks a second time for Portugal in 1812-Consoli-

dation of the first and second battalions-Spain-Battle of Salamanca-Madrid —

Siege of Burgos-Retreat into Portugal-Campaign of 1813-Battle of Vittoria-

Siege of St Sebastian-Its suspension-Pyrenees-Succession of battles-Fall of St

Sebastian-Allied army enters France Crosses the Nivelle-Passage of the Nive

-Series of actions-Bayonne-Battles of Orthés and Ayre-Bordeaux-Tarbes-

Battle of Toulouse-Conclusion of the Peninsular war-Peace of 1814-War of 1815

-Quatre Bras-Waterloo-Return of the 42d to Scotland-Reception in Edin-

burgh,
pp. 217-238.

19. The Argyle Fencibles-1794,

20. The Lochaber Fencibles-1799,

21. The Clan-Alpine Fencibles—1799,

22. The Ross-shire Fencibles-1796,

23. Regiment of the Isles, or Macdonald Fencibles-1799,

24. The Argyle Fencibles-1799,

25. The Ross and Cromarty Rangers-1799,

26. The Macleod Pencibles-1799,

HISTORY OF THE HIGHLAND CLANS.

CHAPTER I.

Extensive diffusion of the Celtic race-Fortunes of this race- -Early history of

nations Inferences to be drawn from the remains of language-Peculiar customs

and institutions of the Celtic race, anterior to their expulsion from the plains, little

known-Nature of the inquiry to be pursued-Patriarchal system of government—

Division of the people into tribes or clans-Probable origin of this division-Physi-

cal conformation of the country-The patriarchal different from the feudal and other

systems-Its peculiarities-The jus sanguinis-The great principle of the patriarchal

system community of origin, or supposed identity of family and blood-Contrasted

with feudalism-Resemblance and contrariety-The feudal system, in as far as re-

garded tenures and jurisdictions, easily introduced-Peculiarities of clanship remained

entire and unaffected-Description of these-General remarks-Consequences result-

ing from the division of the people into tribes or clans-Bonds of amity, or manrent

-State of the Highlands under this system-Spirit of lawless revenge-Customs

which nursed it Law of succession-Tanistry-Gavel-Law of marriage - Custom

of hand-fasting-Gradation of ranks-Resemblance in the classification of society to

that which prevailed in Ireland and Wales-Native men and cumerlach-Gradation

of ranks in the clan or tribe-The righ, maormor, tanist, ceantighes, toisich, &c.-

The captain, or leader of a clan, distinguished from a chief-Mode in which the au-

thority of the chiefs was exercised-Practical limitations of their authority-Inde-

pendence, and incorruptible fidelity of the people,

pp. 385-406.

CHAPTER II.

Early history of the Clans involved in obscurity-Traditionary origin ascribed to them

-The Scottish or Irish system-The heroic or fabulous-The Norwegian or Danish

–Mr Skene's theory as to the origin of the modern Highlanders Objection to this

theory stated-The difficulty shifted backwards, not removed-The Northern Picts.

-The Caledonians-Points left unexplained by Mr Skene-Tradition of a Pictish

descent examined-The Reddschankes' or 'Pictis'-Insufficiency of the evidence on

which it is sought to identify the Highlanders with the northern Picts-Conflicting

traditions-Reasoning of Mr Skene unsatisfactory and inconclusive-Division of the

Clans in the old genealogies-Principle of classification stated, with the reasons for

adopting it,
pp. 407-417.

CHAPTER III.

The Gallgael or Gaulgall-This race identical with the Vikingr Skotar of the Sagas-

The Western Isles and Argyle occupied by them-Supposed identity of the Gaulgall

and the Northern Picts-Argyle-Its various denominations and extent-Wester Ross

-Ancient Sheriffdoms-Clans inhabiting the district of Argyle-Siol-Cuinn, or Race

of Conn, the most powerful tribe of which were the Macdonalds-This race suppos-

ed by some to be of Irish, and by others, of Norwegian descent-Traditions of the

Macdonalds themselves Their supposed identity with the Gaulgael-Somerled-

History of this chief-His fortune and ambition-Attempts to place his son upon the
throne of the Isles-Sovereignty divided between Godred and the son of Somerled-

Attempt to depose Malcolm IV.-Defeat and death of Somerled-He is succeeded by

his grandson of the same name-Conduct of the latter-His defeat and violent death

-Consequences-Erection of Argyle into a sheriffdom-Districts included therein-

Power of the Macdonalds on the mainland broken by this reverse-The race of Dugall

-Reginald-The Sudereyan kings-Haco-Alexander II.-Alexander III.-Expedi-

tion of the Earl of Ross - Conduct of Ewen the son of Duncan - Battle of Largs, 1266,

and defeat of the Norwegians-General Remarks,
pp. 418-427.

CHAPTER IV.

Division of the Siol-Cuinn into three distinct branches-Reginald, father of Rory,

Donald, and Dugall, the heads of these clans-Clan Rory-Reginald's share of the

inheritance left by his father Somerled-His titles did not descend to his children-

Succeeded by Roderick, a noted pirate-Eventual succession of Allan, the son of

Roderick-Roderick, son of Allan, considered as illegitimate by the feudal law--

Effect of the Highland law-Succeeded by his son Ranald-Feud with the Earl of

Ross- Ranald murdered at Elcho-John of the Isles--Clan Donald - Origin-

Pilgrimage of Donald-Angus Mor-Convention of 1284-His sons Alexander and

Angus Og-Fidelity of the latter to the fortunes of King Robert Bruce-Lordships

and lands conferred on Angus Og-His sons John and John Og-Change of policy

by John, and his junction with the party of Edward Baliol-Treaty-Accession of

David II.—Arrangement between the King and the Lord of the Isles-Fresh dis-

putes-State of parties in Scotland-The Steward of Scotland-Gives his daughter

in marriage to John-Insurrection of the northern barons-Conduct of the Steward

-Treaty between David II. and John at Inverness-Accession of Robert Stewart

to the throne-His policy in regard to the family of the Isles-Effects of this-

Division of the clan-Earldom of Ross-Claim of Donald of the Isles-Battle of

Harlaw-Recovery of the Earldom of Albany-Succession of Alexander, son of

Donald-James I-Arrest of the northern barons at Inverness-Consequence of

this-Bold march of the King-Total defeat and captivity of Alexander-John, Lord

of the Isles-Rebellion of his son, Angus Og-Battle of the Bloody Bay-Accession

of James IV.- Forfeiture and death of John of the Isles-Decline and fall of the

Macdonalds-Fruitless attempts to regain their ascendancy-Different branches of

the Macdonalds-Family of Sleet,

CHAPTER V.

pp. 428-447.

1. Clan Dugall-Their origin-First appearance of this family-Their opposition to

Bruce - Battle of Dalree, or the King's Field, and defeat of Bruce-The Macdugalls,

in their turn, defeated-Consequences of this-Bannockburn-John of Lorn-His

marriage with a grand-daughter of Robert Bruce Subsequent history of the family

-2. Siol Gillevray-Macneills-Families of Barra and Gigha-Clan Lachlan-Clan

Ewen-3. Siol Eachern-Clan Dugall Craignish-Clan Lamond,
pp. 448-455.

CHAPTER VI

District of Athole-Its claims to attention This district the original patrimony of the

family which gave kings to Scotland, from Duncan to Alexander III.-Crinan, abbot

of Dunkeld, the father of Duncan-Title of Abthane-Circumstance in which it

originated-Clan Donnachie-Its origin and descent ---Possessions - Clan Pharlan-

The Macfarlanes descended from Gilchrist, a younger brother of Malduin, Earl of

Lennox-Proof of this-History and character of the clan,
pp. 456-468.

CHAPTER VII.

Native earls of Moray-Their final subjugation-Formation of several independent clans

-The Clan Chattan-Chiefship disputed-Observations on this subject-Some recent

investigations examined-Combat on the North Inch of Perth-Victory gained by the

champions of the Clan Chattan-Remarks on this occurrence The Mackintoshes-

Their establishment as Captains of the Clan Chattan-Division of the Clan-The

Mackintoshes recognised as its head-Their rise to power and influence-Several of

the chiefs murdered-Invasion of Moray by Hector Mackintosh-His defeat and death

Accession of the lawful chief-Feud with Huntly-Singular fate of William Mack-

intosh-Final separation of the Macphersons from the Mackintoshes-Pretensions of