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pretend to say how accurate or particular any such may 

 be ; but this I know, that the best old maps of that 

 kingdom are very defective. 



The great obvious defect that I have remarked in all 

 maps of Scotland that have fallen in my way is, a want of 

 a coloured line, or stroke, that shall exactly define the just 

 limits of that district called The Highlands. Moreover, all 

 the great avenues to that mountainous and romantic 

 country want to be well distinguished. The military roads 

 formed by General Wade are so great and Roman-like an 

 undertaking that they well merit attention. My old map, 

 Molts Map, takes notice of Fort William, but could not 

 mention the other forts that have been erected long since ; 

 therefore a good representation of the chain of forts should 

 not be omitted. 



The celebrated zigzag up the Coryarich must not be 

 passed over. Moll takes notice of Hamilton and Drum- 

 lanrig, and such capital houses ; but a new survey, no 

 doubt, should represent every seat and castle remarkable 

 for any great event, or celebrated for its paintings, &c. 

 Lord Breadalbane 's seat and beautiful policy are too curious 

 and extraordinary to be omitted. 



The seat of the Earl of Eglintoun, near Glasgow, is 

 worthy of notice. The pine plantations of that nobleman 

 are very grand and extensive indeed. 



I am, &c. 



