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  In the course of our researches, we have frequently found a Mackay serving with distinction in the field; but the first of this family that ever joined the royal navy is the officer whose services we shall presently notice. His immediate ancestor, Sir Donald Mackay (created Lord Reay, June 20, 1628), was a highland chieftain, whose conduct as a warrior is highly spoken of in “Naylor’s History of the Seven Years’ War .” A General of the same name and family commanded the royal troops at the battle of Killicrankie, 1689; and was afterwards