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Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th earl of Minto

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Sir John Pringle, detail of an engraving by W.H. Mote after a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Sir John Pringle, 1st Baronet

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Robert Shiels

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