Papers concerning the case of James Stuart of Dunearn, Writer to the Signet, indicted for the murder of Sir Alexander Boswell of Auchinleck., 1822.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.9.1.1
Scope and Contents
The indictment of James Stuart followed a fatal duel over abusive articles written by Sir Alexander Boswell in the ‘Glasgow Sentinel’. Stuart was acquitted of the charge. A note by Henry Cockburn (folio i) states that "This volume contains the information (beyond what was supplied by their own personal knowledge) on which Mr. Stuart`s case was conducted.".
Dates
- Creation: 1822.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 233 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.137.
Bibliography
Henry Cockburn`s own account of the case is recorded in ‘Memorials of His Time’ (Edinburgh, 1856), pages 392-399.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk