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William Cavendish-Bentinck, Third Duke of Portland Arrest Warrant for [Lord] Gregory1788, 1788

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Identifier: id293437

Scope and Contents

“William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter … authorizes in His Majesty’s name” the seizure of [Lord] Gregory for treason. Warrant issued at Whitehall on March 19, 1788. Warrant addressed to Anthony Fabiani, one of the Majesty’s Messengers, and 3 other. Red wax seal on the warrant.

Dates

  • Creation: 1788

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English French Latin

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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