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Highland soldier Major Campbell executed for murder
A detailed narrative describes Major Alexander Campbell, Highland descent, his trial for the Boyd case in Armagh, and his execution after mercy was refused. It covers his military service, the duel leading to Boyd’s death, his calm conduct in prison, the mercy efforts, his wife’s plea to the Queen, a perilous journey, and the Highlanders’ mourning at his scaffold before burial in Scotland.
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Alexander Campbell
Highlands
Ralph Abercrombie
Bey Pt
1St
Fusileers
Campbell
Newry
Boyd
Mer. Leew
Three Rivers
Richardenn
House of Assembly
Lower Canada
Legislaure
Mos
Mayne
Armagh
Genteman
Campbelus
London
Conyier
Eceutlig Ie Ionrlinge
Tanger
Major Campbell
Iis
Mia
Naval
42D
Egypt
Fater
Scotland