When was it published?

September 4, 1746 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 4, 1746

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lord Lovat Escape, Scotland Rebellion, Jacobite Highlands, France Refuge

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, escaped from Scotland to France, disappointing supporters who saw him as the instigator of the second phase of the rebellion after the flight from Stirling and believed his capture would pacify the Highlands; his departure is hoped to achieve some calm.

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According to several private Letters from Scotland, old Simon Frazer, Lord Lovat, has found a Way to make his Escape to France, to the great Regret of the well affected in that Country, who, as they look'd upon him to be the sole Author of the second Part of the Rebellion, after the Flight from Stirling, so they look'd on the securing of his Person as the most effectual Means of keeping that Part of the Highlands quiet, which 'tis However hoped will be in some Measure answered, by his withdrawing, as he has done, into France.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political

What keywords are associated?

Lord Lovat Escape Scotland Rebellion Jacobite Highlands France Refuge

What entities or persons were involved?

Simon Frazer, Lord Lovat

Where did it happen?

Scotland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Scotland

Key Persons

Simon Frazer, Lord Lovat

Outcome

escape to france; hoped to pacify the highlands

Event Details

Old Simon Frazer, Lord Lovat, escaped to France according to private letters from Scotland. He was seen as the author of the second part of the rebellion after the flight from Stirling. His escape causes regret among the well-affected, who viewed securing him as key to keeping the Highlands quiet, though his withdrawal is hoped to somewhat achieve that.