This book is a collection of papers and letters concerning the internal affairs of the Scottish Clan Chattan in the 17th century, particularly their struggles with loyalty and allegiance amidst complex political and social relationships with other clans. The primary author, Aeneas Macpherson, was a prominent figure in the clan and a keen observer of the events that transpired. The text offers valuable insights into the structure, customs, and values of Scottish clans during a critical period in their history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.