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Letter-books, warrant book and correspondence of the Commanders-in-Chief in Scotland., 1747-1753.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.304-309

Scope and Contents

Copies of letters addressed mainly to regimental officers in Scotland, to the Secretaries of State, and to the Lord Justice Clerk and other officials in Scotland. They are concerned with the administration of the Highlands after the ’Forty-five, and the subjects dealt with include movements of troops, desertions, courts- martial, enforcement of the Disarming Act and of the laws against Non-Jurors and the wearing of the Highland Dress, suppression of thieves, reported movements and capture of attainted persons, making of roads, and levying of cess. Among the persons referred to are Cluny Macpherson (MS.305), James and Robert Macgregor, the sons of Rob Roy (MSS.305, 308-309), Allan Breac Stewart (‘Breake’) (MS.308), and Dr Archibald Cameron (MS.309).

Dates

  • Creation: 1747-1753.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

6 Volumes ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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