Name

Earl of Halifax to Treasury: Troops to be sent to Isle of Man (June 1765)

Description

Official correspondence from the Earl of Halifax's office (via Edward Sedgwick) to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, reporting that military reinforcements have been ordered to the Isle of Man. Two Troops of Light Dragoons under Colonel John Hale and the Second Regiment of Foot are to be dispatched from Ireland. The letter exemplifies the military dimension of the post-Revestment security arrangements and Crown administrative coordination.

Date

11 June 1765

Place

Isle of Man

Ireland

Related To

Earl of Halifax

Collection

The Last Years of the Lordship

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1765-06-11

Creator

Edward Sedgwick (on behalf of the Earl of Halifax)

Audience

Charles Jenkinson Esq (Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury)

Identifier

T 1/451/13

Language

English