Country code |
GB |
Repository code |
234 |
Organisation |
NAS |
Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
Reference |
GD1/974 |
Title |
Letter from Lord Blandford Describing Visit to Old Pretender in Rome |
Dates |
[Apr-May 1721] |
Access status |
Open |
Description |
Letter from Lord Blandford addressed 'Sir', describing his visit to Rome with an unnamed companion, their encounters with Dr Cooper and Dr Berkely, priests in the service of the Pretender, and their meetings with the Pretender and his wife at the Villa Laudovice Garden and at his house. The letter contains detailed descriptions of the Pretender's conversation, the conduct of his household and retinue of the baby prince [Charles Edward]. |
Level |
Fonds |
Extent |
19 page booklet, with transcript |
Format |
Text |
Language |
English |
Related record |
TT |
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