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Anthony Bacon's Letter on Provisioning Troops for Isle of Man Garrison

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14 August 1765

Letter from Anthony Bacon, Army contractor, to the Treasury seeking directions on provisioning and forage supply for troops stationed on the Isle of Man following the Revestment. Discusses logistics of importing provisions from Ireland, storage arrangements, and customs difficulties under recent Parliamentary acts. Includes editorial notes on troop deployments and the use of Light Dragoons.

Administrative Correspondence

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  • English