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Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane, Edinburgh to [Humphrey Harrison]

Date(s): 2 Feb 1754

Creator(s): Cochrane, Basil

Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from Governor Cochrane, informing [Humphrey Harrison] that he has enclosed papers [not present] to be given to the Duke of Atholl [concerning the Sheading and Traverse juries' verdicts, along with that of the House of Keys, regarding wrecked goods]; Cochrane states that the Controller [Comptroller, John Quayle the Elder] is in favour of appealing these verdicts, but advises seeking legal counsel first; Cochrane also states that he intends to discuss the matter with the Duke when he visits Dunkeld.

Language: English

Extent: 1 page (1 sheet)

Item name: Letter

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: MS 09707/2/431

Retrieval number: AP X27 (1st)-8

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations of restrictions are implemented on this material.

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