This document was identified in the bound volume Dreghorn Collection Vol. 30. It is published as found — its association with a specific case is still being established by our catalogers.
Abstract
Depositions show respondents allege Ainslie conspired to frame a bribery complaint, advised on strategy, and was present in discussions about naming complainers to avoid being one himself.
Appendix (from p. 16)
- Interrogatories to be put to Provost Haswell and Provost Turnbull.
- Interrogatories for the Earl of Lauderdale.
- Note by Alexander Gray regarding intimation of the petition (Edinburgh, 20th January 1768).