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Memorial to the King regarding removal of military troops from the Isle of Man

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24th October 1775

A petition from the House of Keys in Castletown addressed to the Crown, expressing concern about the withdrawal of military protection from the Isle of Man. The memorialists detail the removal of cavalry and infantry regiments, reduction of company numbers, and the complete departure of all soldiers, appealing to the King's benevolence for relief and redress.

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  • William Callow
  • Philip Moore
  • Thomas Radcliffe
  • Samuel Wattleworth
  • Richard Tyldesley
  • William Christian
  • John Stevenson
  • Matthew Christian
  • George M[obscured]
  • William Murr[obscured]
  • John Taub[obscured]
  • John Fri[obscured]
  • Thomas Gay[obscured]
  • Philip [obscured]
  • James W[obscured]
  • Hugh [obscured]
  • John M[obscured]

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  • Significant obscuring/damage throughout document obscures approximately 40% of text. Multiple signatures partially obscured. Opening portion largely illegible.

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  • English