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Translation of SP 54/13, number 112A
Catalogue reference: SP 54/13/112B
Date: 1722 June 23
Translation of SP 54/13, number 112A
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Gen Wightman, giving his account of the action at Sheriffmuir, and contradicting...
Catalogue reference: SP 54/10/97
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Gen Wightman, giving his account of the action at Sheriffmuir, and contradicting the report of the bad behaviour of Lord Stair's regiment under the command of Major Otway during the battle; also recommending Col Lawrence, formerly a prisoner at Perth
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