James Radcliffe's Speech from the Scaffold
Derwentwater, James Radcliffe, Earl of, 1689-1716
This manuscript consists of a handwritten copy of the speech made by James Radcliffe, third Earl of Derwentwater, from the scaffold on February 24, 1716. Radcliffe was sentenced to death by King George I because of his participation in the conspiracy to reinstate the Stuarts. In the speech Radcliffe renounced his plea of guilt, affirmed his adherene to the Roman Catholic faith, and professed his loyalty to James III.
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P_MSS108_B001_F004_I001
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2729274-1001
Title
James Radcliffe's Speech from the Scaffold
Date Created
February 24, 1716
Description
This manuscript consists of a handwritten copy of the speech made by James Radcliffe, third Earl of Derwentwater, from the scaffold on February 24, 1716. Radcliffe was sentenced to death by King George I because of his participation in the conspiracy to reinstate the Stuarts. In the speech Radcliffe renounced his plea of guilt, affirmed his adherene to the Roman Catholic faith, and professed his loyalty to James III.
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1 sheet
Content Type
Text
Content Genre
speeches
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Source
James Radcliffe, Earl of Derwentwater speech
Local Call Number
MSS 108
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1716
