Letter from John and Francis Simpson, Newcastle

Reference No:
U DDSY3/1/72
Dates:
6 Apr 1746
Description:
Bland's and the rebel advance parties within a mile of one another. Cumberland has marched from Aberdeen. Rebels have abandoned attempt on Fort William, with considerable losses. Hessians marched from Dunkeld and Tay bridge on 30 March for Blair Atholl. Cameron of Lochiel and McDonald of Keppoch have published a manifesto against Campbells of Argyllshire for destruction in Lochaber
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of the Sykes family of Sledmere