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Contemporary copies of letters and documents pertaining to Lord Lovat's trial for treason

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Description: This material includes contemporary copies of letters, witness examinations and court documents. Letters, (1741-1746), HM 82796-82819: copies of letters to and from, among others, James, Prince of Wales [James III/VIII], Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, Donald Cameron [of Lochiel, 19th Chief], Charles Edward, Prince [Bonnie Prince Charlie], Sir John Murray, and Simon Fraser [Master of Lovat]. The letters are numbered I-XXII and are cited in the court documents and were used in evidence against Lord Lovat during his trial.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1741-1747.
Call number: mssHM 82796-82835
Creator: Lovat, Simon Fraser (1667 or 1668-1747)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Keith Spalding, Jan. 5, 1954.
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Contemporary copies of letters and documents pertaining to Lord Lovat's trial for treason

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