NAM.1974-08-6-1

Broadsheet, 21 Sept 1745. Published by the Jacobites. Compares remarks made by 'Charles Prince Regent' with those of Sir John Cope, 'General of the Usurper's Army' shortly before the battle. Charles appealed for the 'Assistance of God', Cope promised his men 'eight full hours...pillage' in Edinburgh after they had defeated the Highlanders. Associated with the battle of Prestonpans, 2nd Jacobite Rebellion (1745-1746).

Prestonpans, Battle of, 1745 (2nd Jacobite Rebellion 1745-1746)