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House of Keys petition regarding exclusion from Criminal Court and correspondence with Duke of Athol

Source

Extract from a petition by the House of Keys describing their exclusion from the Criminal Court and their attempts to address grievances with the Governor (Duke of Athol) through formal channels. The document references a memorial presented to the Home-Secretary in autumn 1822 and discusses the Keys' traditional legal role and rights.

Petition

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  • md:20260219_143707-2.md
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Notes

  • Page 39 of larger document; footnote reference to Comm. Rep. App. C. No. 3 visible

Language

  • English