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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 93-94. Petition for mercy addressed to King George ll by Robert Campbell [Robert...
Catalogue reference: SP 36/128/2/93
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Folios 93-94. Petition for mercy addressed to King George ll by Robert Campbell [Robert McGregor, alias Campbell, alias Drummond, alias Robin Oig one of the sons of Rob Roy McGregor] under sentence of death in the Tollbooth at Edinburgh for the crimes of hamesucken, violent abduction, forcible marriage and rape of Jean Kay [Key] heiress of Edinbelly. [The trial took place on 24 December 1753 and Campbell executed 16 February 1754].
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