"Anno Regni Georgii II ... Vicesimo Nono. At the Parliament begun and holden at Westminster ... An Act for the speedy and effectual Recruiting of his Majesty's Land Forces and Marines" (Edinburgh, 1756)., [1756, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.17507
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The majority of the papers concern recruitment, especially by press, the raising of Highland companies in the 1750s, and the affairs of the regiments (35th and 32nd Foot) commanded by Generals Henry and John Fletcher. Also covered are the military establishment in Scotland, Leith Barracks, the military road from Dumbarton to Inverary, proposals for a Scots militia, and promotions.
Dates
- Creation: [1756, or before.]
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
16 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
32 printed pages.
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk