The following view of a permanent, internal, legal, and constitutional defence, has been pretty much circulated: and as many persons have approved of it, I have the honor to address a copy to you, as a mark of my esteem; and so remain, with great regard and respect, your most obedient, most humble servant, Edinburgh, June, 1794. ...
Fraser, A.(Archibald),1736-1815
Chalmers, Patrick,1737-1824,former owner.StEdNL
[Edinburgh : s.n.,
1794]
Bifolium, printed first two pages only.
This is a proposal for the establishment of volunteer militia, particularly as a defence force, presumably in the light of the French Revolution and the fear that there might be similar disturbances in the U.K.
ESTC
Addressed to Patrick Chalmers, Sheriff of Forfar with broken wax seal extant. Signed Fraser Lovat. Archibald Campbell Fraser Lovat (1736-1815) the 20th Chief of Clan Fraser of Lovat from 1782 and was appointed Colonel of the 1st Inverness-shire local militia on its formation.
Militia
Scotland Edinburgh.