Order of King Charles II regarding William Christian's imprisonment and trial for treason
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Order of King Charles II regarding William Christian's imprisonment and trial for treason
- Description
- A royal order from Charles II dated 16 January 1662, directed to the Earl of Derby, concerning the imprisonment and death sentence of William Christian on the Isle of Man. The King's Counsel has determined Christian is eligible for pardon, and the order directs that Christian be brought before the King and Council to answer the charges of treason. This document is significant for understanding early Stuart governance of Man and the legal authority exercised by the Crown over the island.
- Date
- 16 January 1662
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Collection
- Interregnum and Restoration
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1662-01-16
- Creator
- King Charles II
- Audience
- Earl of Derby
- Identifier
- State Paper Office; 14 Chas II
- Language
- English