Earl James of Derby authorises military defences and appoints Captain Edward Christian, 1643

Lib Scacc - 1642_3, Earl James authorises defences.txt
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Earl James of Derby authorises military defences and appoints Captain Edward Christian, 1643
Description
Patent from James, Earl of Derby, Lord of Mann, appointing Captain Edward Christian as serjeant major of the island's land forces and authorising him to muster, train and exercise able men for the island's defence during the English Civil War. The document reflects the militarisation of Mann during the 1640s rebellion and the earl's authority to levy and command forces.
Date
2 January 1643
Place
Lancashire
Isle of Man
Related To
Deemster Edward Christian
Type
Financial Data
Collection
The Stanley Lordship
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1643-01-02
Creator
James, Earl of Derby, Lord Stanley & Strange, Lord of Mann & the Isles
Audience
All people; specifically John Grenehalgh (Governor), Edward Christian (Serjeant Major), inhabitants and tenants of the Isle of Mann
Identifier
Lib Scac 1642/3
Language
English