To Walter Grosett Esq^r Collector of His Majesty’s Customs.
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_Lieutenant-General Guest’s Directions_
Directions for the Master of the Boat that goes to Borrostouness.
Edinburgh 22^d Decem. 1745.
He is to sail directly for Borrostouness, lye out in the Road of
that place and send in his Boat or yawl, to Collector Grosett who
is there and get directions from him how he is to dispose of his
Cargo, part of which is to go to Stirling Viz. the 9 pounders
Cannon Ball, Spunges, etc.
The Pouder and small Cannon Ball is for the use of the Jean of
Alloa, and Pretty Janet, that are stationed near that place or
at Higgens Nuik. The Biscuit which is to be taken in at Leith
from Mr. Walker is to be disposed of at Bosness as Mr. Grosett
will direct. In case of any accident of your not meeting with
Mr. Grosett, I desire Cap. Knight of the Happy Janet may forward
im̅ediately the 9 pound Cannon Ball, Spunges etc. to Stirling,
where General Blakeney has present occasion for them.