_The Lord Justice Clerk to Walter Grossett_
(_Holograph but not signed_)
Pray forward the Inclosed, and get all Stirling shire in
Arms immediately, If L^d Home approves G. Blackney will give
arms--raise y^e Hue and Cry--Cause the Sherriff distribute y^e
papers y^t comes w^t y^s bearer.
Go on and prosper.
Ed^r 19^{th} Dec^r 1745.
I have paid none of the Expresses yt they may make more hast but
given every one two shills. wch is not to be deducted out of yr
hire if they make Speed.