Letter from Lieutenant Governor Alexander Shaw, Castle Rushen to John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl; accompanied by a copy letter from Charles Philip Yorke, War Office to Lieutenant Governor Shaw
Date(s): 10 Jun 1802
Creator(s): Shaw, Alexander
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from Lieutenant Governor Shaw to the Duke of Atholl, enclosing a copy of a letter, original dated 4 June, from Charles Philip Yorke at the War Office, stating that the delay in disbanding the 1st Royal Manx Fencibles has caused the British government unnecessary expense, and that Shaw is to disband them no later than one day after receiving this letter; Shaw's own to the Duke points out the War Office's lack of understanding of the conditions on the Isle of Man and the issue of the clothing allowance.
Language: English
Extent: 3 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letters
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/7/2338
Retrieval number: AP X24 (2nd)-29
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.