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Broadside relating to the trial and acquittal of James Stuart

Catalogue reference: DEP/BOS/5

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This record is about the Broadside relating to the trial and acquittal of James Stuart dating from 1822.

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DEP/BOS/5
Title
Broadside relating to the trial and acquittal of James Stuart
Date
1822
Description

James Stuart was tried for killing Sir Alexander Boswell (1775-1822), son of the biographer James Boswell, in a duel. This item was found after cataloguing was completed and should come before BOS/2.

Held by
Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Physical description
1 piece
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Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/1ec2a71c-b598-43a1-a287-5b8d855f7b63/

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Within the fonds: DEP/BOS

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Broadside relating to the trial and acquittal of James Stuart