Letter from John Neilson, Glasgow

Reference No:
U DDSY3/1/1
Dates:
13-16 Sep 1745
Description:
Movements of bodies of rebel army, believed to intend a rendezvous on Pentland Hills near Edinburgh before moving to West of England where (French) reinforcements expected. No arms to defend Glasgow. Cope and army reported shipping from Aberdeen for Leith. Dutch embarking at Rotterdam for Scotland: 16 September 1745. With copy of proclamation of Prince Charles at Leckie, 13 September 1745
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of the Sykes family of Sledmere