SCC writes to Lord Chancellor Cranworth for legal advice regarding Fenianism in the Army. He reports of two cases where he does not understand the sentencing based on the evidence provided. He writes that certain soldiers are being targeted. He asks for Cranworth's legal opinion as to whether certain documents can be released to law officers for their advice. There is an endorsement written in red ink on the letter which reads "Lord (Chancellor) Cranworth letter to- 3/4/66. Fenianism amongst soldiers- Legal points- Judge Adv [seul] Law rights of Crown". The letter is written on War Office headed paper. Date stamped, 3 April.
Copy letter from Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington to Robert Monsey Rolfe, 1st Baron Cranworth
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- Dates of Creation3 April 1866
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