Name

Trial and Execution of James, Earl of Derby (from Draper's House of Stanley, 1864)

Description

An extended historical narrative from Draper's 1864 work on the Stanley family, detailing the trial, defence, and execution of James, Earl of Derby in October 1651. Includes the Earl's letter to the Countess from Chester, his detailed legal defence addressing the validity of quarter given in war, his petitions to Cromwell and Parliament, and an account of his execution at Bolton. Critical for understanding Derby's constitutional arguments and the political circumstances surrounding the Revestment.

Place

Lathom

Westminster

Isle of Man

England

London

Related To

Charlotte Murray, Duchess of Atholl

Collection

Emigration and Diaspora

Type

Published Reference Work

Date Created

1864

Creator

James, Earl of Derby (in letters and petitions)

Audience

Charlotte de la Trémoïlle, Countess of Derby (letter); Lord General Cromwell (petition); Speaker of the House of Commons / Parliament (petition and letter)

Identifier

Tanner MS. p. 81 (Bodleian Library)

Language

English