Memorial of the Magistrates of the Town Council of Dingwall, 1740
This memorial comes from the Inverness Burgh Papers and is addressed to the City of Edinburgh and all other burghs of Scotland. In it the Magistrates of Dingwall complain of the behaviour of Sir Robert Munro of Foulis and Captain George Munro of Culcairn in their attempts to rig council elections. The two are accused, not only of obtaining false warrants to carry off several members of the council, but also of the murder of a local merchant’s wife and the wounding of several others during a riot in Dingwall on 29th September, 1740. The letter contains very descriptive language and paints a vivid picture of the events.
Writing Ideas
What do you think happened after this was written? Was the situation resolved or were there even bigger problems at the next election?
Imagine you lived in Dingwall at this time and witnessed the events described in this document. Write a letter to a friend/family member detailing what you have seen and your reaction to it.
Download a typed copy of the document.
Document Ref: GB0232/BI/PA/CRB/20/8
