the legatee resided prevented a citizen of Louisiana from receiving a similar inheritance. Scots Law allowed only British citizens to inherit a legacy. Lengthy litigation was brought by the Duke of Richmond and Gordon on behalf of the town of Fochabers. Louisiana courts twice ruled that the legacy could not be granted but eventually on appeal to the Supreme Court of Louisiana, the bequest was finally allowed. See also Milne's High School Milneburg References Sources External links 1742 births 1838 deaths Businesspeople from New Orleans People from Moray Scottish businesspeople British emigrants to the United States American philanthropists Scottish philanthropists