Cumberland / Jacobite Rebellion. 1745 (Dec 18) Entire letter from Sir Philip Musgrave (MP for Westmoreland), written from his wifes family home at Orgreave, addressed to "Edenhall near Penrith, Cumberland, P. Kendal & Warrington" and signed "Free Phil. Musgrave", backstamped "LITCH / FIELD" (ST289). The interesting letter includes "I heard yesterday a pretty strong report of the Highland army being enclosed in Lancaster by a superior force from the Dukes & Marshal Wades armies which if true will end the contest ..... send me an account of the present situation of the county as to straggling parties &c .... I send these as the shortest way p. Kendal & Warrington but shall repeat the contents in another p. London".
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1840 (Nov 19) Entire letter from Burton to Derby prepaid 1d in cash, Burton on Trent and Derby datestamps and script type "Too Late" all in red on the front, very attractive.
