Copy letter from Thomas Buchan to the Earl of Tyrconnel [20th century transcription],
[19??].
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Summary: | 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. |
In collection: | Letters to Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnel, and other documents,1687-1690 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | A transcription of the original item at MS 37/80, written 3rd March 1689. 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. more |
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