Invitation to the Trials of the Earl of Kilmarnock, the Earl of Cromertie and Lord Balmerino

This is an invitation to attend the trial of Boyd and his co-accused (Cromartie and Balmerino) for their part in the 1745 Jacobite uprising. The charge is high treason.  Boyd won high praise for his manner and bearing throughout despite the inevitable result.
Object no :
EADO044n
Collection :
William Boyd the 4th Earl of Kilmarnock
Creator :
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Place of Production :
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Location :
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Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
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Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
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