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Papers concerning the trial and murder of John Porteous, Captain of the Edinburgh City Guard. Lord Milton, as Lord Justice Clerk, presided at the trial., 1736-1737.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.17509-17513

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The majority of the papers grouped here are Lord Milton's political papers, reflecting his manifold interests and involvements. There are however some of earlier and later date, generated or collected by other members of the Fletcher family.

Dates

  • Creation: 1736-1737.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

5 Volumes

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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