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Documents related to the case of John Burnet [Burnett] of Campsfield [Aberdeenshire],...

Catalogue reference: SP 36/104/1/64

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SP 36/104/1/64
Date
[? 1746]
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Documents related to the case of John Burnet [Burnett] of Campsfield [Aberdeenshire], a [Jacobite] prisoner in New Gaol, Southwark, [Surrey], convicted of High Treason, a man with wife and five young children. Filed with:

Folio 64. Royal petition for clemency from Burnet saying he was forced to join the rebels by 'Glenbucket's men', before accepting a Captain's commission.

Folio 65. Declaration of Burnet's good character, signed by James Lumsden, min [minister] at Towie [Aberdeenshire], and 15 others.

Folio 66. Attestation from John Murray of Blackbarronie [Black Barony, Peeblesshire], that Burnet had paid for the use of his horses and other requisitioned items as the rebels were marching to England. Dated 7 October 1746 at Darnhall [Peeblesshire].

Folio 66. Attestation by James Burnet of [Barns, Peeblesshire] that Burnet 'behaved him selfe' while in the county. Dated 9 October 1746 at [Barns].

Folio 66. Attestation from John Horsburgh JP of Peebles [Peeblesshire], endorsing the attestation of Murray and Burnet above. Dated 9 October 1746 at?Pirn upon Tweed.

Folio 66. Attestation from Alexander Murray JP of Cringletie [Peeblesshire], noting Burnet's 'civil' behaviour. Dated 10 October 1746.

Folio 67. Attestation from Andrew Fleck, tenant in Drummelzier [Peeblesshire], that Burnet paid for corn and straw, and behaved civilly. Endorsed by Willliam Wallace, minister. Dated 8 October 1746 at Drumelzier.

Folio 67. Attestation from Jas [James] Hope, who billeted Burnet,that he paid his way. Mentions Burnet's associate, Mr Murray. Dated on 7 October 1746 at Peebles.

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Folio 87-91
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Open Document, Open Description
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