Note 8 — HISTORICAL RECORD
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‘There was no regiment or troop with me but behaved like the vilest cowards in nature, except Hastings’ (Thirteenth), and Lord Leven’s (Twenty-fifth), whom I most praise at such a degree, as I cannot but blame others.’—Mackay’s Despatch to the Duke of Hamilton.
‘I could learn of no commanding officer that misbehaved, though I confess that my Lord Leven, Colonel Hastings, and their officers have distinguished themselves in this occasion above all others.’—Mackay’s Official Narrative of the Battle.
‘My Lord,—Your son has behaved himself with all his officers and soldiers extraordinarily well, as did also Colonel Hastings with his.’—Mackay’s letter to Lord Melville.