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James Gilchrist [?to Sir Conyen Darcy]: the rebel army is still in Edinburgh and...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/18/120

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SP 87/18/120
Date
1745 Oct 20
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James Gilchrist [?to Sir Conyen Darcy]: the rebel army is still in Edinburgh and does not exceed 8,000. They have held privy councils to deal with reports of Lord Lowden and Admiral Byng. Arrival of a ship at Montrose with arms, ammunition and money. Lord Louis Gordon has joined the rebels. ff. 238, 239

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