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| Date transcribed | 2000-00-00 | | Transcribed by | Steve van Dulken |
| | Surname | Scot | | | Rank/ occupation | Major & Lieutenant Governor | | | Unit | St Helena | | | Death date | 25 Aug 1786 | | | Source | Gentleman's Magazine | | | Date | Aug 1786 | | | Page number | 719 | | | Detail | Major Scot, lieutenant governor of St. Helena. Arriving a few days ago from the execution of his duty, for the recovery of his health, he was arrested by two sheriffs officers, at a coffee-house for £2800. He was in bed, and in so weak and dangerous a state, that he declared his total incapacity of being moved, or even of stirring; and the master of the house, confirming the truth of his declaration, offered every accommodation which his house could afford, and full permission to bring as many of their assistants as they thought proper; but the officers refused every proposal, and insisted upon carrying their prisoner to a spunging-house. By this time, the physician who attended the major arrived, and gave his opinion also; but nothing could avail, the officers persisted, and compelled the unfortunate gentleman to get out of bed; but in putting on his cloaths he expired ! |
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