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Gentleman's Magazine 1746 p.32
they are convinced it is not to be avoided by standing.
To prevent all future attempts of so dangerous a consequence, two or three regiments of loyal Highlanders might be rais'd, for the government's use, that may continue their own method of fighting, without going tho' the discipline of ours.
Some regiments of horse, instructed in the hussar manner of fighting, would likewise be highly serviceable on these contests. For I am of the D. of Marlborough's opinion, that a few active regiments of horse would answer better to quell such tumults, than twice the number of foot.
I am, Sir, Yours, &c.
G.S.
Oct. 21, 1745.
P. S. That the soldiers ought to be guarded with all manner of defensive mail, not cumbersome to use, is certainly very commendable in a war of this nature, and to have pistols as well as the Highlanders, to the end that, when these madmen find their purpose frustrated in hewing their way, they might shew their heels.
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