[MR] Declaration of Arbroath

[Garth G. Groff]

Noble friends,

Finally I get to write about a Scottish anniversary! Today is the 691st 
anniversary of the the Declaration of Arbroath. This document, a letter 
to Pope John XXII, was sealed by various Scottish nobles on 6 April 1320 
(actually, it was probably sealed by most after that date). It affirmed 
Scottish independence from England and self-sovereignty. The text 
contains the stirring passage (in modern translation) " ...for, as long 
as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be 
brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, 
nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, 
which no honest man gives up but with life itself." You can read about 
the Declaration of Arbroath at: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Arbroath .

Today is also Tartan Day throughout Scotland, the US, Canada, and 
Argentina.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan_day . I remembered to 
put up my Saltire flag this morning, but never even considered wearing 
one of my kilts to work. (Sigh!) Next year for sure!

Kind regards,


Lord Mungo Napier, That Crazy Scot