| Item | Description | Page number |
| 497 | [xl] Lady Anne Drummond or Houstoun, wife of Sir John Houstoun of Houstoun, to her niece, Anne (Colquhoun), wife of Sir James Grant of Grant. Reporting a rumour that a son had been born to Prince James (the Chevalier St. George); troubles from the South Sea scheme. Edinburgh, 13th October 1720 | 417 |
| 498 | Alexander Brodie of Brodie to Sir James Grant of Grant. Result of the recent election; a supporter of the Duke of Argyll chosen; his own attachment to Sir James. Brodie House, 3d January 1721, | 418 |
| 499 | Captain, afterwards Colonel, Lewis Grant to The Same. That some benefit was to be derived for the annuitants on the South Sea stock. London, 29th April 1721, | 419 |
| 500 | John, Duke of Argyll and Greenwich, to The Same. Thanking Sir James for his services in the recent election, and expressing his regard for himself personally. London, 13th May 1721, | 420 |
| 501 | Charles, fifth Earl of Moray, to The Same. Expressing his hope that Sir James would not interfere with his nearly completed purchase of the heritable sheriffship of Moray. Dunibristle, 20th June 1723 | 420 |
| 502 | Alexander, second Duke of Gordon, to The Same. Trusting that the intended purchase of Allanbuie by Duff of Braco would not result in discomfort to the Duke himself. Gordon Castle, 6th July 1724, | 421 |
| 503 | Lewis Colquhoun of Luss to his father, Sir James Grant. Death of King George First; announcing his intention to become a candidate for the representation of the Dumbarton burghs. Edinburgh, 20th June 1727 | 421 |
| 504 | The Same to The Same. His proposed marriage with Marion Dalrymple, daughter of Sir Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick. Edinburgh, 28th June 1727 | 422 |
| 505 | Sir Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick to Sir James Grant. Narrating all the circumstances regarding the clandestine marriage between his daughter and Sir James Grant's son. Edinburgh, 26th July 1727 | 423 |
| 506 | The Same to The Same. Announcing the birth of a grand-daughter, and commenting favourably on the character of Mr. Colquhoun. Edinburgh, 6th August 1728 | 425 |
| 507 | Duncan Forbes, Lord Advocate, to Sir James Grant. Giving an account of an interview with Mr. Brodie of Brodie as to election matters. Culloden, 22d September 1732 | 425 |
| 508 | The Same to The Same. That Mr. Brodie will be guided by Sir James. Bunchrue, 27th September 1732, | 426 |
| 509
| [xli] Sir James Grant to his son Lewis, now younger of Grant, desiring him and his wife to fix their residence at Castle Grant, and undertake the management of the estates. Castle Grant, 14th June 1734 | 427 |
| 510
| James, fifth Earl of Findlater and second of Seafield, to Sir James Grant, accepting the proposal for the marriage of his eldest daughter, Lady Margaret, to Ludovick Grant, younger of Grant. Cullen House, 23d October 1735 | 428 |
| 511 | Colonel Lewis Grant to his nephew, Ludovick Grant, younger of Grant. With kind wishes for himself and Lady Margaret Grant, and hoping for good consequences from her residence at Castle Grant. London, 24th April 1736 | 428 |
| 512 | The Same to The Same. In reference to the Colonel's intended purchase of the estate of Dunphail. Tullamore, 29th August 1736 | 429 |
| 513 | Sir James Grant to Lord President Forbes. Regretting any misunderstanding betwixt them, and expressing friendly feelings. Castle Grant, 24th September 1739 | 430 |
| 515 | Mr. Grant of Grant, son of Sir Ludovick Grant, to Mr. Robinson, afterwards second Baron Grantham. Giving the writer's ideal of what a member of the House of Commons should be. [Circa July 1760], | 431 |
| 518 | Lady Anne Duff of Hatton to her daughter, Mrs. Grant of Grant. Commenting on Churchill's poetry; story of Lord Aboyne and the old woman at Buntie. Hatton Lodge, 1st January 1764, | 435 |
| 519 | The Rev. Robert Darly Waddilove to Mr. Grant of Grant. Giving an account of the political situation in Cambridge University, after Lord Hardwicke's death. Cambridge, 4th November 1764 | 436 |
| 520 | James Grant, younger of Grant, to John Grant, factor on Mulben. Desiring information as to the lands, tenantry, progress of agriculture, etc., in the district under the factor's care. Circa 1764 | 438 |
| 521 | The Same to John Grant of Tullochgriban. To the same effect. Circa 1764 | 440 |
| 522 | Paper addressed by Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk to Mr. Grant of Grant, with suggestions as to the management and internal economy of a large estate. No date, | 442 |
| 523 | James, sixth Earl of Findlater and third of Seafield, to Mr. Grant of Grant. Requesting that the picture of Achilles and Patroclus painted by Hamilton might be exhibited at London. London, 18th March 1765 | 444 |
| 524 | [xlii] W. Palgrave, a friend of Mr. Grant's, to the latter. A sketch of the writer's travels; the death of Mr. Lorimer, some time Mr. Grant's tutor. Rome, 31st March 1765 | 445 |
| 525 | Sir Alexander Grant of Dalvey to Mr. Grant of Grant. Defeat of the Government on the subject of the land tax. London, 3d March 1767, | 447 |
| 526 | Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk to The Same. As to Cairngorm stones; granite works, etc. Monymusk, 3d April 1767 | 448 |
| 527 | Henry Home, Lord Kames, to Mr. Grant. The duties of a landed proprietor; promotion of manufactures, etc. Blair Drummond, 29th April 1767 | 449 |
| 528 | The Same to The Same. Disapproving of Mr. Grant's scheme for "an asylum for the education of children" at Grantown, and giving reasons for his objections. Blair Drummond, 31st August 1767 | 450 |
| 529 | Thomas (Robinson), second Baron Grantham, to Mr. Grant. Giving a sketch of his life at the Court of Madrid, where he was Ambassador. Escurial, 12th November 1770 | 451 |
| 530 |
John, fifth Duke of Argyll, to Sir James Grant. Desiring the latter to use his influence with Sir James Colquhoun to support the Duke's political party in Dumbartonshire. Inveraray, 4th November 1773 | 452 |
| 531 | General Simon Fraser of Lovat to Sir James Grant. The writer's intention to raise a regiment of Highlanders. George Street, Hanover Square, 30th November 1775,.. | 453 |
| 532 | The Same to The Same. As to the same subject; commissions for Sir James Grant's friends. 28thDecember 1775 | 454 |
| 533 | Thomas, eighth Earl of Kinnoull, to Sir James Grant. Congratulations on Miss Penuel Grant's marriage with Mr. Henry Mackenzie. Dupplin, 8th January 1776 | 455 |
| 534 | James Grant, younger of Corriemony, advocate, to Sir James Grant. The result of the new leases of Urquhart; value of that estate, etc. Corriemony, 22d April 1776 | 456 |
| 535 | James McGregor, factor of Strathspey, to Sir James Grant. With rental, and as to new valuation of Urquhart woods, etc. Polmaly, 23d April 1776 | 457 |
| 536 | John Sinclair, afterwards Sir John Sinclair, Baronet, of Ulbster, to Sir James Grant. Norman descent of the Grant family. Highgate, London, 5th February 1777 | 458 |
| 537 | James Grant, younger of Corriemony, to Sir James Grant. As to letting and management of certain farms in Strathspey, etc. Forres, 28th September 1778 | 458 |
| 538 | James Grant, younger of Sheuglie, to Sir James Grant. His travels on the Continent, with personal sketches of Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, Frederick the Great of Prussia, and Joseph II, Emperor of Germany. Vienna, 15th January 1779 | 460 |
| 539 | Dr. Beilby Porteus, Bishop of Chester, to Sir James Grant. Regretting Sir James's residence so far from old friends. Hunton, Kent, 27th March 1779 | 465 |
| 540 |
[xliii]Mr. James Grant, afterwards minister of Urquhart, to Sir James Grant. Giving some particulars of the unfortunate squabble at Leith between some recruits of the 42d and 71st Regiments and the Fencibles. Edinburgh, 22d April 1779 | 466 |
| 541 | James Grant of Carron to Sir James Grant. As to raising a battalion of Fencibles. Elchies, 9th July 1779 | 467 |
| 542 | William Grant, M.D., to The Same. Stating the terms on which the new Highland regiments are to be raised, and congratulating Sir James that he is not to raise one. Lime Street, 4th August 1779, | 468 |
| 543 | James Grant, younger of Corriemony, to Sir James Grant. Desiring the latter's presence in the north, as there were numerous irregularities among the tenantry, and a state of turbulence in the country. Corriemony, 4th May 1780 | 469 |
| 544 |
The Same to The Same. Trials of peace-disturbers in Urquhart; Popery riots in London. Edinburgh, 17th June 1780 | 471 |
| 545 | General Francis Grant to his nephew Sir James Grant. Intended marriage of his daughter (Ann Charlotte) to Lord George Murray, afterwards Bishop of St. David's, grandson of the famous Jacobite leader. Emsworth, Hants, 10th October 1780 | 472 |
| 546 | The Same to The Same. Giving an account of the festivities at the marriage ceremony. Windmill Hill, 10th January 1781 | 473 |
| 547 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie, author of "The Man of Feeling", to Sir James Grant. Narrating the result of various conversations with persons of influence as to Sir James Grant's claim for compensation. London, 12th May 1781 | 474 |
| 548 | The Same to The Same. The same subject; as to the report by the Barons of Exchequer. Edinburgh, 31st January 1782 | 476 |
| 549 | The Same to The Same. Explaining certain items in the report. Edinburgh, 16th February 1782 | 477 |
| 550 | Archibald Fraser of Lovat to Sir James Grant. His speech in Parliament on behalf of the Highlanders, their dress; emigration, etc. London, 27th July 1782, | 478 |
| 551 | The Same to The Same. On the same subject. London, 30th July 1782 | 479 |
| 552 | James, second Earl Fife, to Lady Anne Duff. His hunting expeditions; sending venison to Rothiemay. Mar Lodge, 27th August 1782 | 480 |
| 553 | The Same to Sir James Grant. Informing him of a change of ministry. Whitehall, 21stMarch 1783 | 480 |
| 554 | Circular addressed to Sir James Grant on behalf of Mrs. Smollet, widow of Dr. Smollet the novelist; her distressed circumstances. Edinburgh, 25th February 1784 | 481 |
| 555 | Sir James Grant to Mr. Grant of Corriemony. That the writer had abolished all nominal election qualifications on his own estate, deeming them illegal, etc. Edinburgh, 26th March 1784, | 481 |
| 556 | [xliv] Lewis Alexander Grant, afterwards fifth Earl of Seafield, to his grandmother, Lady Anne Duff. A friendly letter. London, 2d July 1784 | 482 |
| 557 | James, second Earl Fife, to Lady Grant of Grant. Describing a visit he had made to Castle Grant and Strathspey. Mar Lodge, 17th August 1784, | 483 |
| 558 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant. Commenting on Sir James's claim for compensation. Altyre, 22d August 1784 | 484 |
| 559 | General James Grant of Ballindalloch to Sir James Grant. The General's opinion as to the probability of Sir James's success in his claim. Ballindalloch, 24th August 1784 | 485 |
| 560 | George Dempster of Dunnichen, M.P., to Sir James Grant. The Highland Society; what the Government might do for the Highlands. London, 25th April 1785 | 485 |
| 561 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant. Lunardi's balloon ascension; residence of Mr. Grant of Grant with Lady Anne Duff. Edinburgh, 5th October 1785 | 487 |
| 562 |
The Same to The Same. Giving the opinions of Mr. Dundas and Mr. Pitt upon the justice of Sir James Grant's claim for compensation. Edinburgh, 10th October 1785 | 487 |
| 563 | The Same to The Same. As to the educational progress of James Thomas Grant, second surviving son of Sir James. Edinburgh, 17th October 1785, | 489 |
| 564 | George Dempster, M.P., to Sir James Grant. Recommendations to Parliament for the improvement of the Highlands. Knightsbridge, 9th January 1786 | 489 |
| 565 | James, second Earl Fife, to Sir James Grant. Enclosing letters from James Stuart, pretending to be Prince James Sixth of Scotland. Whitehall, 13th May 1786 | 490 |
| 566 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant. Proposal that Mr. Grant of Grant should come forward as a candidate for Banff or Moray. Edinburgh, 2d December 1786 | 492 |
| 567 | Major Lewis Duff to Lady Grant. Sending a book of plays; commenting on taste in literature, etc. Blervie, 28th May 1787, | 494 |
| 568 | Mr. Grant of Grant to his father, Sir James. His progress in his legal studies; the effects of miscellaneous reading on the mind, etc. Edinburgh, 1st June 1787, | 495 |
| 569 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant. Giving a hint as to certain proposed political arrangements in the north. Edinburgh, 28th June 1787 | 496 |
| 570 | James Grant, younger of Corriemony, to Sir James Grant. His son's progress; the York Buildings Company, etc. Edinburgh, 28th July 1787 | 497 |
| 571 | Mr. Grant of Grant to his mother, Lady Grant. Telling her of his introduction into fashionable society in London. Edinburgh, 5th January 1788 | 498 |
| 572 | The Same to The Same. Giving an account of a dinner at Mr. Dundas's, Mr. Pitt and other ministers being present. London, 28th June 1788 | 498 |
| 573 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant. Suggesting that Sir James Grant should become Provost of Nairn. Cullen House, 10th September 1788 | 499 |
| 574 | [xlv] The Same to The Same. Giving an account of his visits to the north, including a visit to Castle Grant in Sir James's absence. Castle Grant, 20th September 1788, | 500 |
| 575 | The Same to The Same. Giving his opinion of Mr. Grant of Grant's first speech at the Scottish Bar. Edinburgh, 24th January 1789 | 501 |
| 576 |
Francis Russell, advocate, to Sir James Grant. Paying a high compliment
to Sir James upon his son's first speech as an advocate. Edinburgh, 24th
January 1789 |
501 |
| 577 | James Grant, younger of Corriemony, to Sir James Grant. The same subject. Edinburgh, 26th January 1789, | 502 |
| 578 | James, seventh Earl of Findlater and fourth of Seafield, to Sir James Grant. The same subject. January 1789 | 503 |
| 579 | The Same to The Same. Containing Lord Henderland's opinion of Mr. Grant's speech. Cullen House, 9th February 1789 | 504 |
| 580 | James, second Earl Fife, to Sir James Grant, with letter from Mr. Pitt thanking Sir James for his support; the King's restoration to health. Whitehall, 30th March 1789 | 504 |
| 581 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant. Proposed political arrangements in the north of Scotland; McLeod Bannatyne's candidature. Edinburgh, 25th May 1789 | 505 |
| 582 | The Same to The Same. Also relating to Politics. Edinburgh, 22d February 1790, | 507 |
| 583 |
Sir James Grant to Lady Grant. Mr. Grant of Grant's first speech in the House of Commons on the impeachment of Warren Hastings. London, 24th December 1790 | 507 |
| 584 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Lady Grant. Mr. Fox's compliment to Mr. Grant on the latter's maiden speech. Edinburgh, 27th December 1790 | 508 |
| 585 | The Same to Sir James Grant. Mr. Grant's speech. Edinburgh, 28th December 1790 | 508 |
| 586 | Sir James Grant to Lady Grant. His opinion of Mr. Pitt; dinner in his company. London, 12th February 1791 | 509 |
| 587 | Mr. Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant. As to machinery for lint manufacture in Urquhart. Christian Bank, 20th July 1791 | 509 |
| 588 | Mr. Charles Grant, H.E.I.C. Service, father of Lord Glenelg, to Sir James Grant. Proposed going to India of Sir James Grant's second son, and the writer's opinion on the subject. London, 2d December 1791 | 510 |
| 589 | General James Hamilton to Sir James Grant. Discoveries of statues and other remains of the ancient Latin city of Gabii. 28th June 1792, | 511 |
| 590 | Francis William Grant, fourth son of Sir James, to his mother, Lady Grant. The enthusiasm in Strathspey as to the Fencibles. Grant Lodge, 11th March 1793 | 512 |
| 591 | Mr. Charles Grant, father of Lord Glenelg, to Sir James Grant. Entering at length into the reasons why the writer will not contest the county of Inverness. Battersea Rise, 12th January 1801, | 512 |
| 592 | [xlvi]James Thomas Grant, third son of Sir James Grant, to his father. His prospects in India; the difficulty of making a fortune, etc. Benares, 26th February 1801 | 516 |
| 593 | Colonel Hugh Grant of Moy to Sir James Grant. Giving an account of a powder explosion at Inverness. Inverness, 13th March 1801 | 517 |
| 594 | Mr. Charles Grant, H.E.I.C.S., to Sir James Grant. Promotion and progress of the latter's son in India. London, 30th May 1801 | 517 |
| 595 | Lieutenant-Colonel Francis William Grant to his mother, Lady Grant. That his and other regiments at Gibraltar had volunteered for the Egyptian campaign under Sir Ralph Abercromby. Gibraltar, 16th June 1801 | 519 |
| 596 | Mr. Charles Grant, H.E.I.C.S., to Sir James Grant. The canvas made in the writer's name in the shire of Inverness. Worthing, in Sussex, 12th October 1801 | 520 |
| 597 | James Thomas Grant to his mother, Lady Grant. Journey to his official district at Furruckabad; the Thibetan Hills, etc. Kadarchoke, 16th November 1803 | 521 |
| 598 |
The Reverend Francis Nicoll, minister of Mains, near Dundee, to Lady
Grant. Departure from Dundee of the militia commanded by Colonel Francis
William Grant; his character. Strathdighty Manse, 18th November 1803 |
523 |
| 599 | John Matheson to Lady Grant. His own promotion in the military service; the battle of Assaye, etc. Camp near Poona, 30th November 1803 | 524 |
| 600 | Lady Anne Duff to Sir James and Lady Grant. Containing various testamentary dispositions. Hatton Lodge, 11th June 1804. With an addition written after
Lady Grant's death, dated 20th February 1805 | 526 |
| 601 |
Jane Duchess of Gordon to Lady Grant. The weather in London; cards with
the Royal Family, etc. Piccadilly [no date, before 1805] |
529 |
| 602 | James Grant, Heathfield, factor at Castle Grant, to Sir James Grant. Anecdote of the Grants and the Camerons in the year 1645. Heathfield, 13th December 1810 | 529 |
| 603 | Lewis Alexander Grant, fifth Earl of Seafield, to Miss Grant of Grant. Hoping to see her soon. Castle Grant, 24th October 1817 | 530 |
