[Sidenote: Dec. 1745]
Lord Justice Clarke having received Intelligence
that the Rebells from the North were to force
their Passage across the River Forth at Haigens
and Carsy Nooks in flat bottomed Boats they were
bringing over Land from the Water of Earn, to
prevent which Mr. Grosett by Directions of his
Lordship the 19th Decemr. 1745[599] went and
got that Part of Sterling Shire which lies next
to the River put in arms to defend the Banks
thereof, and by Order of General Guest of the
same Date engaged and stationed the _Pretty
Janet_ armed Vessell with proper Hands, which he
procured at Borristouness to defend the Passage
at Haigen’s Nook and the _Jean_ armed Sloop that
at Carsey Nook which effectually prevented the
Designs of the Rebells at this Juncture.
[Sidenote: No. 11]