Letter from Lieutenant Governor Alexander Shaw, Castle Rushen to John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Date(s): 10 Jun 1802
Creator(s): Shaw, Alexander
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from Lieutenant Governor Shaw, informing the Duke of Atholl that the 1st Royal Manx Fencibles has been disbanded, though there had been some disorder and almost a riot in Douglas over the matter, which was due to the discontent of the men over the payment of the clothing allowance; Shaw provides details on the nature of the disorder seen in Douglas.
Language: English
Extent: 4 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/7/2337
Retrieval number: AP X24 (3rd)-1
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.