3 unnamed witches
Case Reference: C/LA/2931
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/LA/2931 |
|---|---|
| Case Start Date | |
| Case Date | 25/1/1591 |
| Common Name | 3 unnamed witches |
|---|---|
| Correspondence | Some of the worst sort of witches escaped to England |
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar of State Papers Relating to Scotland | v. 10, p. 457 |
Case Notes
A letter from Robert Bowes to Burghley. 'Some of the worst sort of witches - discovered here - are eschaped and fled into England.' James VI sent David Seaton of Tranent, gentleman, to find them and bring them back for trial.