[list-cumbria] Cumberland Pacquet - 27

[Petra Mitchinson]

That would have been a branding – same as reported in one of the Lancaster Assizes trials.

 

Also, I think it should be "when he thought proper to honour this town".

 

Petra

 

From: list-cumbria [mailto:list-cumbria-bounces at list.cumbriafhs.com] On Behalf Of Nev Ramsden via list-cumbria
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Subject: [list-cumbria] Cumberland Pacquet - 27

 

Whitehaven  - April 20 - 1775.

 

We hear from Exeter That the celebrated Mr. Stuart, alias Douglas, alias etc etc. received particular marks of respect at the Assises there; having the honour of receiving a certain sign on his right hand [tattoo?], and at the same time an appointment to a place on the continent of America: whether this id the Office under Government he was qualifying himself for  when he thought proper to hour this town with his residence, it is unknown; but he is not to relinquish it, under the pain of death.

 

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