Letter from John and Francis Simpson, Newcastle

Reference No:
U DDSY3/1/52
Dates:
29 Dec 1745
Description:
Siege of Carlisle. Mine laid to blow up Castle. About 400 rebels taken and destroyed in the pursuit by Cumberland's forces. Oglethorpe said to be in disgrace with the Duke for not pursuing expeditiously. Newcastle M.P.s (Blackett & Fenwick) have set out to compliment Cumberland and invite him there
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
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Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of the Sykes family of Sledmere