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J Scrope to Harrington see SP 36/48, f188
Catalogue reference: SP 36/46/187A
Date: 1738 Oct 25
J Scrope to Harrington see SP 36/48, f188
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Folios 44-45. Memorial of Sir John Gordon, on behalf of nephew Lord MacLeod, to Newcastle....
Catalogue reference: SP 36/97/1/44
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This record is about the Folios 44-45. Memorial of Sir John Gordon, on behalf of nephew Lord MacLeod, to Newcastle.... dating from 1747 May 12 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1747 May 12
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Folios 44-45. Memorial of Sir John Gordon, on behalf of nephew Lord MacLeod, to Newcastle. MacLeod precipitated into 'cause of the Pretender' [Jacobite rebellion] due to father's involvement. Testimony from nobles and gentlemen in his favour. Father received benefit of king's mercy on 8 August [1746]. MacLeod pleaded guilty, petitioned for mercy on 29 August [1746], allowed to remain in Tower [of London] until trial on 20 December. Considered in council on 15 December [1746]. Gordon, with John Martin, ensign in Lord Loudoun's regiment, met Newcastle on 19 December with another petition in MacLeod's favour; MacLeod promised pardon same as [William] Murray. Pleaded guilty again on 20 December relying on king's mercy. Crown lawyers not yet able to draw warrant for pardon. More evidence in MacLeod's favour given on 25 March [1747]. On 10 March Dr Wilmot and Dr Pitcairn certified poor state of health. Also request for financial support for both prisoners and Lady Cromartie.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Folios 53-54
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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