Handwritten letter from Thomas Buchan to the Earl of Tyrconnel,
1689 March 3.
a Buchan wrties about his progress in recruiting support in the highlands, and says the chiefs are inclinded to King James's side, though they wish to have the Duke of Berwick as commander; he says he requires 600 horses, plus money for intelligence etc.
Saved in:
Show/hide more info.
| Main Creator: | |
|---|---|
| Contributors: | |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | |
| Notes: | Docket title reads 'Isle of Sl[?] 3 March 1689, from Majr. Generall Buchan by Sr. Donald Mac Donald, for money & 600 horses & the Duke of Berwick'. Thomas Buchan was a Jacobite army officer, who began his military career in the service of Louis XIV. He returned to Scotland to serve Charles II, and in April 1689 was promoted major-general for Scotland. Physical description: 1 item (4 pages). more |
| Arrangement: | Item |
Loading...
Handwritten letter from Thomas Buchan to the Earl of Tyrconnel,
1689 March 3.
| In Collection: | Letters to Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel, and other documents,1687-1690 |
|---|---|
| Description: | a Buchan wrties about his progress in recruiting support in the highlands, and says the chiefs are inclinded to King James's side, though they wish to have the Duke of Berwick as commander; he says he requires 600 horses, plus money for intelligence etc. |
| Main Creator: | |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (4 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 37/80
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |