Scope and Contents Scope and Contents James III, “the old pretender,” letter written from O’Albano, about Arthur Dillon and signed “Jacques R.” Written in French. September 18, 1724. Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon, was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served in the French army, per the Compendium of Irish Biography. Per Wikipedia, Arthur Dillon was given the Irish title “Earl of Dillon” in 1721 by James III.  In 1711 Arthur was created "Comte Dillon" in France by Louis XIV; and was awarded the Irish title...