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Document ReferencePw2 Hy 1068
TitleUnsigned petition; 15 Jun. 1716 [date very faint]
Date15 June 1716 (c)
Extent1 f
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionDiscusses the misbehaviour of troops; refers to their offenses and the case brought against them at the Assizes; says that Sir Richard Lane was absent at the taking of the testimonials and spoke on their behalf; claims that he attempted to prevent his own servant from testifying against the accused, even though he has been 'severly wounded' in the rioting.

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The date on this document is very faint.
Termarmies, British, discipline
courts, Assizes
crimes, riots, British troops
crimes, high treason
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