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Letter on provisioning troops sent to Isle of Man post-Revestment
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14 August 1765
Official letter from Anthony Bacon, Army contractor, to the Board of Ordnance (or Treasury Lords) dated 14 August 1765, requesting directions on provisioning and billeting troops stationed on the Isle of Man following the Revestment. Addresses logistical challenges including forage importation, storehouse provision, and customs compliance under recent Acts of Parliament. Includes substantial editorial notes on troop composition, timeline, and context.
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