Scottish State Paper on Threatened Spanish Invasion & Isle of Man, 1591
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Scottish State Paper on Threatened Spanish Invasion & Isle of Man, 1591
- Description
- A report from George Nicolson in Edinburgh to the Scottish Privy Council regarding Spanish invasion threats to England and Scotland, with specific mention of the Isle of Man as a target for Spanish landing. The document discusses treasonous activity, fortification preparations, and security measures including imprisonment of Catholic suspects. While predating the Revestment by 174 years, it provides historical context on strategic importance of the Isle of Man and its vulnerability to foreign invasion.
- Date
- 27 November 1591
- Collection
- The Stanley Lordship
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1591-11-27
- Creator
- George Nicolson
- Audience
- Scottish Privy Council / Walsingham
- Identifier
- State Paper Office Scotland, Vol. 57, Art. 67
- Language
- English