James Ratcliffe, Earl of Derwentwater, being 1 suspected or known to be engaged in concerting a rising in the north of England in behalf of the Pretender, a warrant was issued by the Secretary of State for his apprehension, towards the end of September, 171). Hereupon he took arms, and he was one of the fifteen hundred English and Scots who were forced to an inglorious surrender at Preston, November 14. Derwentwater was impeached of high treason, and pleaded guilty, in January, 1716; was sentenced to death February 9, and was executed February 24.
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