Papers of Sir John Strange concerning the trial of Simon, Lord Lovat.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) An annotated collection of precognitions by various witnesses, not all of whom were called at the trial (folio 1);
(ii) An annotated copy of 'Examination of John Murray of Broughton ... Esq.', 1746 (folio 40);
(iii) Notes, presumably by John Strange, on the use of written evidence in treason trials (folio 49);
(iv) Copies of 'Articles of impeachment of high treason against Simon, Lord Lovat' and of "Sir John Stranges’ speech on summing up the evidence on Lord Lovat's impeachment" (folio 51).
Dates
- Creation: 1746-1747.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
80 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
80 folios.
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1949.
Bibliography
'Articles of impeachment of high treason against Simon, Lord Lovat' and "Sir John Stranges’ speech on summing up the evidence on Lord Lovat's impeachment", were both printed in ‘Trial of Simon, Lord Lovat’ (Notable Scottish Trials Series) (Edinburgh, 1911).
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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