Name

Letter on East India Company Regiment proposal and Castle Rushen garrison, 12 Jan 1771

Description

Letter from D. Mylrea and J. Quayle to the Duke of Atholl reporting on consultations with Keys (Manx assembly members) regarding a proposed East India Company Regiment garrison. Discusses economic benefits and public safety concerns, mentions current military arrangements at Castle Rushen (42nd Regiment), and includes financial remittance details. Provides contemporary perspective on post-Revestment economic conditions and military presence on the Isle of Man.

Date

12 January 1771

Place

Castle Rushen

Isle of Man

Related To

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

Type

Financial Data

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1771-01-12

Creator

D. Mylrea and J. Quayle

Audience

Duke of Atholl

Identifier

AP_33(B)(2nd) 46

Language

English