Letter from John Neilson, Glasgow

Reference No:
U DDSY3/1/24
Dates:
8 Nov 1745
Description:
Rebels were about Kelso, Peebles and Moffatt three days previously. Many deserters. Imagines they are waiting to see whether Wade will advance in Berwick, in which case they might march to Lancashire and Wales. Thinks Wade should split his forces between the east and west roads and attack as soon as possible. Rebels not above 5,000 but if they get into England 'a good many of your Militia will be ready enough to join this Prince'
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Hull University Archives
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Papers of the Sykes family of Sledmere