A Letter To Captain Dougald Cameron Of The Rangers Grenanda W. I.

Archibald McMillan and family fonds : H-1099:

A letter to Captain Dougald Cameron of the Rangers, Grenada W. I.

Montreal

23 March 1807

"...there are two regiments appointed to be permanent in those provinces, one of them to be called the Canadian Veterans the other to be on the footing of Invalids and to occupy the different garrisons and ports in the Canadas.  The Duke of Kent Commandant.....".

See Image 267 for the original hand-written letter

Cross-posted to Detour Through History

Sir Ewen Cameron

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Sir Ewen Cameron, 17th Chief, who was born in 1629.

From The Baronage Of Angus

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Edict Regarding Purchasing Lands From The Indians

To add to their discomfiture King George III had, in October 1763, issued an edict forbidding private persons from purchasing lands from the Indians. Soon after the line had been established, the British Indian agent, Alexander Cameron, visited the settlement, informed the whites that they were trespassers on the Cherokees and that they must vacate or they would be removed by British troops. In the meantime the little colony had been joined by John Sevier and the Shelbys, Evan and Isaac, father and son. Robertson had come to be by common consent the leader of the colony, but upon the arrival of Sevier the honors were divided between them. Cameron took Sevier and Robertson to one side and intimated in rather broad terms that on payment of a certain sum to him they would be allowed to remain unmolested, Both scorned the idea of a bribe, and the agent departed. Then the settlers decided to evade the king's order by leasing the lands from the Indians. A council was accordingly called and an agreement made by which the whites were to have undisputed possession of the Watauga Old Fields for a term of eight years, in consideration of goods amounting to about $5,000.  [Source -  Notable Men of Tennessee]

Nancy Ward's Warning

Nancy Ward warned settlers against Indian Agents Stuart and Cameron:

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Hidden Treasure At Loch Arkaig

From a blog post entitled "The Jacobite Treasure of Loch Arkaig…:"

"Six caskets...were brought to Loch Arkaig (just north of Fort William) and hidden. Their secret was entrusted to Murray of Broughton, one of the Jacobite fugitives. Murray began the distribution to clan chiefs, but when he was apprehended by the government (and later turned state’s evidence the treasure was entrusted first to Locheil, the chief of Clan Cameron, and then to Macpherson of Cluny, head of Clan Macpherson. Cluny was hiding in a cave at Ben Alder, which came to be known as ‘the cage’, and when Charles briefly joined him there, Cluny had control of the money, which was still hidden at Arkaig."

"If the Highlanders were encouraged by hopes of French assistance, the French treasure stored at Loch Arkaig served a practical purpose in supporting them during a period of irksome inactivity."

"It amounted at first to about 440,000, and Prince Charles seems to have wished to take what remained of it in September with him to France. The proposal was debated at a long Council of War and the clansmen and their Chiefs, as might be expected, disliked the proposal. The gold, therefore, remained in its hiding place at Loch Arkaig."  (Cluny's Treasure) [Source]

Donald Cameron Signatures

Signatures taken from Loyal Lochaber and Its Associations Historical, Genealogical, and Traditionary:

Donald MacDonnell Married Mary Cameron

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"Eneas [MacDonnell] had a son Donald who married as his third wife Mary Cameron, of the family of Glen-Nevis...".

This information was also found in the Celtic Magazine.

Cross-posted at Detour Through History

Cameron Volunteers

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Cameron, The Commissary For The Cherokees

"...Hillsborough, who was then President of the Board of Trade, and was appointed the first Colonial Secretary in January, 1768, outlined an elaborate plan for the use of the Indian Agents.  The British territory was divided into two districts, north and south, by the Ohio River."

"The superintendent of the Southern District was the first to attempt to inaugurate the new scheme.  He received a copy of the plan in 1764 and proceeded to select commissaries." ¹⁰

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Mother's Intervention

An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America, by J. P. MacLean:

The method of warfare carried on by Sir John Johnson and his adherents did not sway the lofty mind of Washington, as may be illustrated in the following narration furnished the author by Rev. Dr. R. Cameron, grandson of Alexander Cameron, who was a direct descendant of Donald Dubh of Lochiel. This Alexander Cameron came to America in 1773, and on the outbreak of the Revolution enlisted as a private under Sir John Johnson. Three times he was taken prisoner and condemned to be executed as a spy. How he escaped the first time is unknown. The second time, the wife of the presiding officer at the court-martial, informed him in Gaelic that he would be condemned, and assisted him in dressing him in her own clothes, and thus escaped to the woods. The third time, his mother, Mary Cameron of Glennevis, rode all the way from Albany to Valley Forge on horseback and personally plead her cause before Washington. Having listened to her patiently, the mighty chief replied: "Mrs. Cameron, I will pardon your son for your sake, but you must promise me that you will take him to Canada at once, or he will be shot." The whole family left for Canada. [Source]

Changes In Cameron Property

Origines Parochiales Scotiae : the Antiquities Ecclesiastical and Territorial of the Parishes of Scotland:

In the same year [1528] Ewen Alansoun of Lochiell resigned to the same king [James V] the 30 marklands of Lochiell, the same that are specified in the grant of 1492, which, with other lands then resigned by Ewen, the King granted to him anew, and incorporated into the barony of Lochiell. 

In the same year King James V. granted to John M'Clane of Coill the lands of Locheall...apparently the same as the 30 marklands granted to Ewen Alansoun. 

In 1531 Ewen Alansoun appears in record as captain of the parentela of Clancameroun. 

In 1536 there appears Donald Camroun the son and heir of Ewin Allanesoun captain of Clancamroun. 

In 1539 Ewen Allansoun resigned the 30 marklands of Lochiell (as specified above), which King James V then granted to him in liferent, and to his grandson Ewen Cammeroun in heritage.

In 1541 Ewin Allansoun of Lochele again appears in record.  

In 1546 Queen Mary granted to George Earl of Huntlie the escheat of certain lands which heritably belonged to Ewin Allansoun of Locheill, including the lands of Locheill, and the place and fortalice of Torcastell, in the lordship of Lochaber. 

 In 1553 Queen Mary granted to the same earl the lands of Locheill, Banvy, Corpoch, Kilmalze, Auchedo, Anned, Auchatilie, Drumfarmalach, Farmarwell, Faschefarne, Corryweg, Clirthaik, Claithnid, Nechowechon, and other lands in Lochquhaber, with the manor and fortalice of Torcastell which had been forfeited by Ewen Allansoun of Locheill for the crimes of treason and lese majesty.  

In 1554 the same queen granted to George Earl of Huntlie and Murray the nonentry dues of all the lands belonging to the deceased Ewin Camroun alias Litill Ewin, captain of the Clancamroun, and also the marriage of his brother and heir Donald Dow, or other lawful heir. 

In 1564 Queen Mary granted to Donald Caraeroun, the son and heir of the deceased Donald Cameroun or Alansoun of Locheill, certain lands in Lochabir, which they had formerly held of the deceased George Earl of Huntlie, and which that earl had forfeited. 

In 1606 Hector M'Clane of Lochboy was served heir to John M'Clane of Lochboy his great grandfather in the lands of Banvy, Mikeaniche, and the rest of the lands granted by John of Yle to John M'Gilleoin in 1461... . 

In 1608 Allan Camerone of Locheill was served heir to his great-grandfather Ewin Camerone, called Ewin Allaneson of Locheill, in the 30 marklands of Locheill, including the lands granted in 1492 by

Alexander of the Isles to Ewin the son of Alan... . [Page 182] 

In 1608 Allan Camerone of Locheill was served heir to his great-grandfather Ewin Camerone, called Ewin Allaneson of Locheill, in the three marklands of Moyscheraliche, and the three marklands of  Thomacheriche in the lordship of Lochaber. [Page 184]

Allan Cameron's 1775 Letter

The American Archives website featured a letter from Allan Cameron to Duncan Cameron (v4:342)

Intercepted Letter transmitted to Congress by General Washington, with his Letter dated December 18, 1775. ALLAN CAMERON TO DUNCAN CAMERON. On board the ship William, Norfolk Harbour, in Virginia, November 11, 1775.

"No doubt, sir, you would have heard of an unfortunate accident that had happened between one Mr. Cameron, of Mursirloch, and I, in the year ' 72, at which time I believe you was at Fort-William, in Lochaber."

"From the above circumstances, I dare to say you will, and justly, conclude that I am a son of Mr. Cameron, of Erracht."

Donald Cameron And Glengary

Origines Parochiales Scotiae : the Antiquities Ecclesiastical and Territorial of the Parishes of Scotland:

"In 1563 Donald Cameron was served heir to Donald his father in the...land of Sleishgarrow."

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"In 1531 King James V granted to Ewen Alansoun captain of Clancameroune the lands of Invergarry, Kilenane, Lagane, and Auchindrom,...and other lands in the lordship of Lochabir, for a yearly payment of 40 marks; all which lands belonged to the King in property, but were never in his rental, and were occupied by the inhabitants of the Isles and others who had no right to them." In 1536 the same king granted to Donald Camroun the son and heir of Ewin Allanesoun, captain of Clancamroun the nonentry and other dues of various lands including...land of Sleisgarow in Glengary. In 1537 he granted the lands of Sleishgarrow to the same Donald."

The Celtic Magazine's Story Of Dr. Archibald Cameron

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Was Robert Ambrister Charles Cameron's Nephew?

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A relatively minor footnote in the history of 19th century Anglo-American relations involves the campaign led by Andrew Jackson into Florida in 1818. In the course of what is sometimes called the First Seminole War, two British subjects, Alexander Arbuthnot and Robert Christie Ambrister, were captured, subjected to a court martial at Jackson's direction, and executed in April 1818.

While Ambrister's ancestry is rarely mentioned, it has been stated that he had gone to the Bahamas seeking the assistance of his uncle, the Governor of New Providence (Bahamas), in furthering his military career. The governor at this time was Charles Cameron, a younger son of the banker Donald Cameron of Essex and his wife Mary Guy. If in fact the mother of Robert Ambrister was a full sister of Charles Cameron, the following would then be an accurate account of his descent from James IV, King of Scots.

1. James IV, King of Scots = Agnes Stewart [not married]
2. [illeg.] Lady Janet Stewart = Malcolm, 3rd Lord Fleming
3. Margaret Fleming = John Stewart, 4th Earl of Atholl
4. Jean Stewart = Sir Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy (d. 1631)
5. Sir Robert Campbell of Glenorchy = Isabel MacKintosh
6. Margaret Campbell = John Cameron (dvp bef 1647)
7. Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel = NN MacLean
8. John Cameron of Lochiel (d. 1747/8) = Isabel Campbell
9. Archibald Cameron (exe. 1753) = Jean Cameron
10. Donald Cameron, younger son = Mary Guy
**11. NN Cameron = James Ambrister, Esq.
12. Robert Christie Ambrister

*I have seen no other reference to a sister, or half-sister, of Charles Cameron. Also, I have seen to date no information concerning Robert Ambrister's sibling(s).

Scholar Commons website (USF) addressed an Ambrister store in the Tampa area:

In several of the various books written about Florida since 1817, there are mentions of a store that was established by Robert Ambrister at Tampa Bay.

**Note from Cameron Collections blog author:  Have not found this marriage; at this point I have no proof that Ambrister was related to Charles Cameron

Alexander Grant, Descendant Of Sir Ewen Cameron

Excerpt From Major Alpin's Ancestors:

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"[John Grant]...married Janet, daughter of Sir Ewen Cameron....13th in descent from King Robert Bruce...".

The stages of descent are:---King Robert Bruce, --Princes Marjory,---King Robert II, --Robert Duke of Albany,--Margaret, married Duncan, Lord Campbell of Argyll,--Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy,--Sir Duncan,--Sir Colin,--Sir Colin,--Sir Duncan,--Robert,--Margaret, married John Cameron of Lochiel,--Sir Ewen Cameron,--Janet married John Grant of Glenmoriston."

John Grant Married Janet Cameron

Excerpt From Major Alpin's Ancestors:

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"...married Janet, daughter of Sir Ewen Cameron....13th in descent from King Robert Bruce...".

The stages of descent are:---King Robert Bruce, --Princes Marjory,---King Robert II, --Robert Duke of Albany,--Margaret, married Duncan, Lord Campbell of Argyll,--Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy,--Sir Duncan,--Sir Colin,--Sir Colin,--Sir Duncan,--Robert,--Margaret, married John Cameron of Lochiel,--Sir Ewen Cameron,--Janet married John Grant of Glenmoriston."

Portrait Of Lochiel Next To Prince Charlie

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Short History Of Scotland

A Short History of Scotland....:


"In 1390 died Robert II.  Only his youth was glorious.  The reign of his son, Robert III. (crowned August 14, 1390), was that of a weakling who let power fall into the hands of his brother, the Duke of Albany, or his son David, Duke of Rothesay... ,"


"The Highlanders had been in anarchy throughout the reign; their blood was let in the great clan duel of thirty against thirty, on the Inch of Perth, in 1396. Probably clans Cameron and Chattan were the combatants."