Lord Cranworth writes to SCC to give legal advice regarding Fenianism in the Army. He writes that [Headlam] is of the opinion that a soldier cannot be convicted or put on trial for mutiny unless all testimony is confirmed independently. He reports that in a court martial, the testimony should be above all suspicion to ensure conviction as the charges for mutiny are vague. He writes that there may be "some military etiquette" that he is not aware of so can speak further on the issue on Saturday at the Cabinet. There is an endorsement written in red ink on the letter which reads "Lord (Chancellor) Cranworth 4/4/66 Fenianism". Sent from: Holwood, Bromley, date stamped, 4 April.
Letter from Robert Rolfe, 1st Baron Cranworth to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
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- Dates of Creation4 April 1866
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