Letter, associated with Lord Balmerino

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This letter, dated 1746, is from Lady Margaret Balmerino to her sister announcing the death of her husband, Lord Balmerino and Lord Kilmarnock. Both men were executed for their part in the 1745 Jacobite uprising.

The letter was written in London on the 19th August, 1746.

The rebel lords, because of their rank, were allowed the privilege of beheading. Others convicted of treason were hanged, disembowelled and quartered.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-863-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OA 61
• Date: 1746
  19 August 1746
  
• Material: Paper
  Letter
  
• Dimensions: 230 mm H x 186 mm W
  
• What: Letter
  
• Subject:
• Who: Lady Margaret Balmerino (Writer)
  Lord Balmerino
  Lord Kilmarnock
  Mrs Borthwick (Recipient)
  
• Where: England, London
  
• Event: 2nd Jacobite Rebellion
  
• Description: Autograph letter from Lady Margaret Balmerino to Mrs Borthwick, her sister, announcing the execution of her husband, Lord Balmerino, and Lord Kilmarnock, dated London, 19 August 1746
  
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