James Radcliffe, Earl of Derwentwater speech, 1716 Feb. 24.

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James Radcliffe, Earl of Derwentwater speech, 1716 Feb. 24.

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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 adherence to the Roman Catholic faith, and professed his loyalty to James III.

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Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology

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Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology

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