Letter from Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth, Whitehall to John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Date(s): 17 Nov 1821
Creator(s): Addington, Henry, 1st Viscount Sidmouth
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from the Home Secretary, Lord Sidmouth, acknowledging receipt of the Duke of Atholl's multiple letters of 19 and 31 October and 10 November; Lord Sidmouth informs the Duke that there are no more regular troops available to send to the Isle of Man; he further states that before His Grace's proposal to raise troops on the island is approved, more information will be required; Lord Sidmouth also reports that he has recommended to the Board of Ordnance that the arms and ammunition, currently on the island, should be retained there until a decision is made regarding the raising of troops.
Language: English
Extent: 3 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/7/1369
Retrieval number: AP X68 (1st)-3
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.