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Letters From Northumberland Share Forth Crossing Struggles
A Scottish correspondence details perilous crossings of the Forth, detachment movements, and military concerns as the Duke of Argyle, Lord Strathmore, and other officers react to Rebel advances. News notes describe ships, deserters, patrols from Edinburgh to Stirling, and actions against rebels near Dumtermling with captured officers.
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Forth
Scomland
Kenmuir
England
Stirling
Duke of
Argyle
Ormond
Engena
Cuthgard
Lord Strathmore
Merch
Leith
Fyfe
Peterhead
Firth
Ireland
Mar
Scots Courant
Edinburg
Calder
Duke of Argyle
Castle Campbel
Jrumtermling
Abérlour
Alexander Forbes
Burlie
William Robertson
Donnhills
Mr. Kinloch
Alexander Smith
Mackintosh
Alexander Cordon
Francis Gordon
Craig
Mr. Hamilton
Gibstoun
Strathogie
George Gordon
Mill
Kincardin
Graham
Edinbury
Kelso
Seaton
Newcastle
Libertoun
Douglass
Glenberry
Igolote
Deal
Beckam
East-Indies