Folios 85-87. Duke of Cumberland to Newcastle. Account of surrender of Carlisle....

Folios 85-87. Duke of Cumberland to Newcastle. Account of surrender of Carlisle. Hopes rebel [Jacobite] prisoners will not receive King's mercy. Gave Brigadier Bligh orders to apprehend Mr Salkeld and some others in town. Cumberland seized Mayor and Town Clerk of Carlisle upon information they met Pretender's Son [Charles Edward Stuart], and proclaimed his father [James Francis Edward Stuart] King. [Carried] 'by Dick' [messenger]. Dated at Blackhall [Blackwell, Cumberland]. Enclosures:

1. Folio 88. Copy. John Vere, prisoner in Carlisle Castle, to Lieutenant Colonel Napier, aide de camp to Cumberland. Taken prisoner [by Jacobites] on 2 December. Asks what terms the garrison would be granted if it agreed to surrender. Same letter also sent to Colonel Abercrombie. Dated at Carlisle Castle, 28 December 1745.

2. Folios 89-90. Copy. Two letters in French, from De Geoghegan, knight of the Order of Saint Louis, Commander of the French forces in Carlisle, to Cumberland and to the Commander of the troops from the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. Warning about the presence of French soldiers in Carlisle. Asks Cumberland to see that the Dutch soldiers under his command pull back in accordance with the capitulation arrangement. With copy of English note from the messenger, confirming delivery. All dated at Carlisle, 29 December 1745.

3. Folio 91. Copy. Cumberland's message to rebels [Jacobites] in Carlisle, in response to them hanging a white flag. Refuses to exchange hostages. Signed Colonel Conway, aide de camp. Dated at Carlisle.

4. Folio 92. Copy. John Hamilton's answer to Cumberland [See folio 91]. Garrison wishes to know what terms Cumberland will offer for surrender of Carlisle and castle. Dated at Carlisle.

5. Folio 93. Copy. Cumberland's declaration to the rebels. Offering terms to garrison in Carlisle; they will 'not be put to the Sword', but will be taken prisoner. Must not damage artillery, arms, or ammunition at castle. Signed by Duke of Richmond, Lennox and Aubigny. Dated at Carlisle.

6. Folio 94. Copy. Rebels' answer to Cumberland, agreeing to terms of capitulation. Dated at Carlisle.

7. Folio 95. Copy. Information of Joseph Sewell, shoemaker, against John Pearson, town clerk of Carlisle. Believes he read the Pretender's proclamation at the Market Cross. Sworn before R Gilpin. Dated at Blackhall [Blackwell].

8. Folios 96. Copy. Information of Tobias Sandys, of Richardgate in Carlisle. Saw Joseph Backhouse, Mayor of Carlisle, leaving house of Thomas Pattinson to go to the Market Cross, where Pretender was proclaimed King. John Pearson, town clerk, was present. King James named by William James, one of the Mayor's sergeants. Sworn before R Gilpin. Dated at Blackhall [Blackwell].