Order of King Charles II respecting William Christian, 16 January 1662
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Order of King Charles II respecting William Christian, 16 January 1662
- Description
- A royal order from Charles II directing the Earl of Derby to bring William Christian before the King and Council to be heard on charges of treason. The document records a petition for clemency and the King's decision to review the case personally. This source is relevant to understanding governance structures on the Isle of Man and the Crown's judicial authority over the island during the feudal period under the Earls of Derby.
- 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