The 126 signatories to the January 9, 1701, petition from Fife represent a broad coalition of the region’s gentry, united in their outrage over Scotland’s economic woes, the Darien Scheme’s collapse, and perceived English oppression. Their names—Arnott, B

The 126 signatories to the January 9, 1701, petition from Fife represent a broad coalition of the region’s gentry, united in their outrage over Scotland’s economic woes, the Darien Scheme’s collapse, and perceived English oppression. Their names—Arnott, B

Jams Douglas, Duke of Queensberry This is a transcript of the letter. Remember this was 6 years before the mis- called union. To his Grace his majesties High Commissioner (James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry) and the right honourable Earls and representatives of parliament, we submit this humble address and petition of the people of Fife. That now after so long and expensive wars, attended with unheard scarcity and many other calamities, inst…