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Prince Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, led a rebellion in 1745 against King George I in an attempt to place his father, also James Stuart, onto the throne of Britain. With the Jacobites heading south from Scotland, Hull felt at threat, and reacted with a militia force.

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Pamphlets, broadsheets and manuscript notes within a bound volume. It includes signature list of the volunteers from Hull who were part of the government forces against the uprising led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Young Pretender. Previous library reference L.9.7962 D.