Fragments of the journal kept by Sir John Erskine, 3rd Baronet, of Alva, when sent to France by the Old Pretender and the Earl of Mar, 1716; and part of a narrative describing the Old Pretender's attempt to regain his throne in 1715, and giving reasons for his failure., 1715-1716.

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Identifier: MS.5116

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8 Leaves ; Quarto.

8 folios.

The journal fragments begin on folio 1, the narrative on folio 3.

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