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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
Item
Folios 65-72. Examination of Doctor John Burton, of York [Yorkshire], concerning...
Catalogue reference: SP 36/83/2/65
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- SP 36/83/2/65
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1746 May 7
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Folios 65-72. Examination of Doctor John Burton, of York [Yorkshire], concerning his presence in Lancaster [Lancashire] during its occupation by [Jacobite] rebels; the journey to his estate in Hornby [Lancashire] via Settle [Yorkshire] and Clapham, [Yorkshire]; his detention in Hornby castle by Lord Elcho; meetings with the Duke of Perth; arrival in Lancaster as a prisoner; meeting there with the Pretender's son [Charles Edward Stuart] and [John] Murray of Broughton; pass home; and his provision of intelligence to Sir John Legonier. Also mentions public curiosity to see rebels at Kendal [Westmoreland]; his acquaintance with James Nesbit and [Richard] Murth, prisoners in York Castle; Mr Drake of York; Mrs Griffiths the gaoler's wife; Mr Hall and Mr Birbech of Settle; and a guide named Geldered hired in Settle. Dated at Whitehall [London, Middlesex].
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Folios 208-215
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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