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Folio 35. [Crown solicitor] Philip Carteret Webb to the Duke of Newcastle, containing...

Catalogue reference: SP 36/87/1/35

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This record is about the Folio 35. [Crown solicitor] Philip Carteret Webb to the Duke of Newcastle, containing... dating from 1746 Sept 4 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 36/87/1/35
Date
1746 Sept 4
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Folio 35. [Crown solicitor] Philip Carteret Webb to the Duke of Newcastle, containing a secretly copied letter. Dated at Carlisle [Cumberland]. Enclosing:

Folio 36-37. Copy of letter from Alex [Alexander] Robertson, to Donald McDonald of Kinloch Moydart [Moidart] a prisoner in Carlisle Castle [Cumberland] awaiting trial, describing how he's seeking to rally the support of 'our good & great friend'. Refers to a proposal to put £10,000 'in the government's way', and to the disarmament of the 'rebel clans'. Expresses optimism that the McDonalds will act to 'have your lives preserved'. Mentions 'your friend and my poor cousin Mr Spalding'. Dated at London on 30 August 1746.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Folios 41-44
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Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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