An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America
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An Historical Account
OF THE
Settlements of Scotch Highlanders
America
Prior to the Peace of 1783
Highland Regiments
Biographical Sketches
J.P. Maclean, Ph.D.
J.P. Maclean, Ph.D.
PREFACE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
The Highlanders of Scotland.
The Highlanders of Scotland.
CHAPTER II.
The Scotch-Irish in America.
The Scotch-Irish in America.
CHAPTER III.
Causes that Led to Emigration.
Causes that Led to Emigration.
CHAPTER IV.
Darien Scheme.
Darien Scheme.
CHAPTER V.
Highlanders in North Carolina.
Highlanders in North Carolina.
CHAPTER VI.
Highlanders in Georgia.
Highlanders in Georgia.
CHAPTER VII.
Captain Lachlan Campbell's New York Colony.
Captain Lachlan Campbell's New York Colony.
CHAPTER VIII.
Highland Settlement on the Mohawk.
Highland Settlement on the Mohawk.
CHAPTER IX.
Glenaladale Highlanders of Prince Edward Island.
Glenaladale Highlanders of Prince Edward Island.
CHAPTER X.
Highland Settlement in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Highland Settlement in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
CHAPTER XI.
First Highland Regiments in America.
First Highland Regiments in America.
CHAPTER XII.
Scotch Hostility Towards America.
Scotch Hostility Towards America.
CHAPTER XIII.
Highland Regiments in American Revolution.
Highland Regiments in American Revolution.
CHAPTER XIV.
Distinguished Highlanders who Served in America in the Interests of Great Britain.
Distinguished Highlanders who Served in America in the Interests of Great Britain.
CHAPTER XV.
Distinguished Highlanders in American Interest.
Distinguished Highlanders in American Interest.
APPENDIX I
APPENDIX II.
CHAPTER I.
The Highlanders of Scotland.
The Highlanders of Scotland.
CHAPTER II.
The Scotch-Irish in America.
The Scotch-Irish in America.
CHAPTER III.
Causes that Led to Emigration.
Causes that Led to Emigration.
CHAPTER IV.
Darien Scheme.
Darien Scheme.
CHAPTER V.
Highlanders in North Carolina.
Highlanders in North Carolina.
CHAPTER VI.
Highlanders in Georgia.
Highlanders in Georgia.
CHAPTER VII.
Captain Lachlan Campbell's New York Colony.
Captain Lachlan Campbell's New York Colony.
CHAPTER VIII.
Highland Settlement on the Mohawk.
Highland Settlement on the Mohawk.
CHAPTER IX.
Glenaladale Highlanders of Prince Edward Island.
Glenaladale Highlanders of Prince Edward Island.
CHAPTER X.
Highland Settlement in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Highland Settlement in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
CHAPTER XI.
First Highland Regiments in America.
First Highland Regiments in America.
CHAPTER XII.
Scotch Hostility Towards America.
Scotch Hostility Towards America.
CHAPTER XIII.
Highland Regiments in American Revolution.
Highland Regiments in American Revolution.
CHAPTER XIV.
Distinguished Highlanders who Served in America in the Interests of Great Britain.
Distinguished Highlanders who Served in America in the Interests of Great Britain.
CHAPTER XV.
Distinguished Highlanders in American Interest.
Distinguished Highlanders in American Interest.
APPENDIX I
APPENDIX II.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
PARTIAL LIST OF PRINCIPAL AUTHORITIES CONSULTED.
CHAPTER I.
The Highlanders of Scotland.
FOOTNOTES:
The Highlanders of Scotland.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER II.
The Scotch-Irish in America.
FOOTNOTES:
The Scotch-Irish in America.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER III.
The Causes that Led to Emigration.
FOOTNOTES:
The Causes that Led to Emigration.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER IV.
THE DARIEN SCHEME.
FOOTNOTES:
THE DARIEN SCHEME.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER V.
The Highlanders in North Carolina.
FOOTNOTES:
The Highlanders in North Carolina.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER VI.
Highlanders in Georgia.
FOOTNOTES:
Highlanders in Georgia.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER VII.
Captain Lauchlan Campbell's New York Colony.
FOOTNOTES:
Captain Lauchlan Campbell's New York Colony.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER VIII.
HIGHLAND SETTLEMENT ON THE MOHAWK.
FOOTNOTES:
HIGHLAND SETTLEMENT ON THE MOHAWK.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER IX.
The Glenaladale Highlanders of Prince Edward Island.
The Glenaladale Highlanders of Prince Edward Island.
CHAPTER X.
Highland Settlement in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Highland Settlement in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
CHAPTER XI.
First Highland Regiments in America.
FOOTNOTES:
First Highland Regiments in America.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER XII.
Scotch Hostility to America.
FOOTNOTES:
Scotch Hostility to America.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER XIII.
Highland Regiments in the American Revolution.
FOOTNOTES:
Highland Regiments in the American Revolution.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER XIV.
Distinguished Highlanders Who Served in America in the Interests of Great Britain.
FOOTNOTES:
Distinguished Highlanders Who Served in America in the Interests of Great Britain.
FOOTNOTES:
CHAPTER XV.
Distinguished Highlanders in American Interests
FOOTNOTES:
Distinguished Highlanders in American Interests
FOOTNOTES:
APPENDIX I.
APPENDIX II.
NOTE A.
First Emigrants to America.
First Emigrants to America.
NOTE B.
Letter of Donald Macpherson.
Letter of Donald Macpherson.
NOTE C.
Emigration During the Eighteenth Century.
Emigration During the Eighteenth Century.
NOTE D.
Appeal to the Highlanders Lately Arrived from Scotland.
Appeal to the Highlanders Lately Arrived from Scotland.
NOTE E.
Ingratitude of the Highlanders.
Ingratitude of the Highlanders.
NOTE F.
Were the Highlanders Faithful to their Oath Taken by the Americans?
Were the Highlanders Faithful to their Oath Taken by the Americans?
NOTE G.
Marvellous Escape of Captain McArthur.
Marvellous Escape of Captain McArthur.
NOTE H.
Highlanders in South Carolina.
Highlanders in South Carolina.
FOOTNOTES:
NOTE I.
Alexander McNaughton.
Alexander McNaughton.
NOTE J.
Allan McDonald's Complaint to the President of Congress.
Allan McDonald's Complaint to the President of Congress.
NOTE K.
The Glengarry Settlers.
The Glengarry Settlers.
NOTE TO CHAPTER VIII.
NOTE L.
Moravian Indians.
Moravian Indians.
NOTE M.
Highlanders Refused Lands in America.
Highlanders Refused Lands in America.
NOTE N.
Captain James Stewart Commissioned to Raise a Company of Highlanders.
Captain James Stewart Commissioned to Raise a Company of Highlanders.
NOTE A.
First Emigrants to America.
First Emigrants to America.
NOTE B.
Letter of Donald Macpherson.
Letter of Donald Macpherson.
NOTE C.
Emigration During the Eighteenth Century.
Emigration During the Eighteenth Century.
NOTE D.
Appeal to the Highlanders Lately Arrived from Scotland.
Appeal to the Highlanders Lately Arrived from Scotland.
NOTE E.
Ingratitude of the Highlanders.
Ingratitude of the Highlanders.
NOTE F.
Were the Highlanders Faithful to their Oath Taken by the Americans?
Were the Highlanders Faithful to their Oath Taken by the Americans?
NOTE G.
Marvellous Escape of Captain McArthur.
Marvellous Escape of Captain McArthur.
NOTE H.
Highlanders in South Carolina.
Highlanders in South Carolina.
FOOTNOTES:
NOTE I.
Alexander McNaughton.
Alexander McNaughton.
NOTE J.
Allan McDonald's Complaint to the President of Congress.
Allan McDonald's Complaint to the President of Congress.
NOTE K.
The Glengarry Settlers.
The Glengarry Settlers.
NOTE TO CHAPTER VIII.
NOTE L.
Moravian Indians.
Moravian Indians.
NOTE M.
Highlanders Refused Lands in America.
Highlanders Refused Lands in America.
NOTE N.
Captain James Stewart Commissioned to Raise a Company of Highlanders.
Captain James Stewart Commissioned to Raise a Company of Highlanders.
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