Earl James of Derby authorises military defences and appoints Captain Edward Christian, 1643
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Earl James of Derby authorises military defences and appoints Captain Edward Christian, 1643
- Description
- Patent letter from James, Earl of Derby, Lord of Mann, appointing Captain Edward Christian as serjeant major of land forces on the Isle of Man under Governor John Grenshalgh. The document authorises mustering, training and exercising able men for the Island's defence during the English Civil War period. It provides insight into Isle of Man's military organisation, governance structure, and the Earl's administrative authority during the 1640s conflict.
- Date
- 2 January 1643
- Related To
- Deemster Edward Christian
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- The Stanley Lordship
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1643-01-02
- Creator
- James, Earl of Derby, Lord of Mann
- Audience
- All people; specifically John Grenshalgh (Governor) and Captain Edward Christian (Serjeant Major)
- Identifier
- Lib Scac 1642/3
- Language
- English