[Sidenote: Dec.
1745]
That after the Removal of the Boats and
Vessells as above others having arrived, and
some of those that had been removed gone
back, and that it was found absolutely
necessary for the Service, that all Boats,
Ships, and Vessells whatsoever on the North
Coast betwixt Kinghorn and St. Andrews
down the River as well as those formerly
ordered to be removed betwixt Kinghorn
and Alloa up the River should be removed
to prevent the Rebells from getting across
with their Cannon, and as this cou’d not be
done without the assistance of some Ship of
Force to secure a Retreat in case of being
surprized by the Rebells who were in possession
of that Part of the Country; and as
the Captain of the _Milford_ Man of War was
ordered to concert proper measures with and
assist Mr. Grosett therein; Mr. Grosett by
Order of Lord Justice Clarke and General
Guest the 8th Decemr. 1745 went with the
Custom House Boats and other proper
Assistance and performed what was required
above.
[Sidenote: No. 9]