Roger Macdonald

Roger Macdonald deserted from the troop of Alexander Haldane, younger of Lanerick, in Strathallan's (Perthshire) Horse (Muster Roll p. 54). He was transported by ship from Inverness to Newcastle, where he was held for examination before being sent to London (NA SP 36/84/1/69). He later appealed to be moved from the custody of King's Messenger Richard Lucas to Nathan Carrington, on account of poor treatment from Lucas (SP 36/89/1/64). He gave evidence at trial against Balmerino and others, and later petitioned with several others for relief from the persecution they suffered as witnesses (SP 36/104/1/32). He continued to act as evidence for the government (SP 36/109/1/47) and was not released from custody until January of 1750 (SP 36/111/2/73).