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Copy of a letter found in Brigadier Colin Campbell's pocket at South Uist. Expecting...

Catalogue reference: SP 42/15/92

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SP 42/15/92
Date
1716 May 22
Description

Copy of a letter found in Brigadier Colin Campbell's pocket at South Uist. Expecting the arrival of General Gordon (alias Robert Wilson), information revealing that many noblemen departed for France in Sherridan's vessel the 'Marie Theresa' and that Lord Seaforth was still prominent in the Pretender's [James Edward Stuart's] service.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Copy of a letter found in Brigadier Colin Campbell's pocket at South Uist. Expecting...

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