Papers concerning the case of Alexander Cahill, surgeon of the second battalion, 25th Regiment of Foot, indicted for murder after killing Captain Hugh Blair Rutherford, of the same regiment, in a duel., 1810-1811.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.9.1.5
Scope and Contents
Captain Rutherford, who had challenged Alexander Cahill, was killed by the second shot, which he demanded after the first shots had missed both parties. Cahill was found not guilty by a majority verdict.
Dates
- Creation: 1810-1811.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (75 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.139.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk