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REPLY1850

Scotch Prisoners at Worcester

By J. C. B.

The following is Rapin's account of the disposition of these prisoners, and even this statement he seems to doubt. (Vol. ii. p. 585.) "It is pretended, of the Scots were slain [at Worcester] about 2000, and seven or eight thousand taken prisoners, who being sent to London, were sold for slaves to the plantations of the American isles."—Authorities referred to: Phillips, p. 608., Clarendon, iii. p. 320., Burnet's *Mem.* p. 432.

Topics: Historical Accounts, Scottish History, Slavery

Locations: Worcester, London, American isles