THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, July 8, 1746 

* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
* The capture of Roderick MacNeil of Barra

Various European reports throughout with advertisements on the back page. The front page has some items relating to the Jacobite Rebellion - including, under "Scotland", the capture of Roderick MacNeil of Barra.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, trimmed at the margins but not affecting any letters or words, nice condition.
Additional Information: This rare issue of The Daily Gazetteer serves as a primary source for the final months of the Jacobite Rebellion. Published shortly after the Battle of Culloden, the front page details the "pacification" of the Highlands, including the capture of prominent Jacobite chief Roderick MacNeil of Barra and his transfer to Fort Augustus. As a government-subsidized newspaper, it provides insight into mid-18th-century state propaganda, blending domestic rebellion reports with coverage of the War of the Austrian Succession in Europe. Accounts of privateer battles (notably the Trial Privateer’s clash with French forces) and dispatches from The Hague and Paris highlight the global conflict, as Britain suppressed the Highland uprising at home while fighting Bourbon France and Spain abroad. This pivotal moment saw the Hanoverian monarchy systematically dismantle the Highland clan system to strengthen its imperial position.