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Folios 231-232. A letter from [the Earl of] Buckingham to Viscount Weymouth concerning...

Catalogue reference: SP 63/461/85

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This record is about the Folios 231-232. A letter from [the Earl of] Buckingham to Viscount Weymouth concerning... dating from 1778 Nov 7 in the series State Paper Office: State Papers Ireland, Elizabeth I to George III. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 63/461/85
Date
1778 Nov 7
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Folios 231-232. A letter from [the Earl of] Buckingham to Viscount Weymouth concerning an under-aged commission. Lieutenant Thomas Ahmuty Daniel of 68th Foot says he is just 13 years-old, according to the report of Major General [Lancelot] Baugh and the commander-in-chief [Sir John Irwine]. Requests the matter be reported to the King; and that the second Ensign Thomas Hill be recommended to Daniel's lieutenancy. The eldest ensign John Kelly is already recommended for a lieutenancy in succession to Captain [Ronald] McKenzie, with Mr Hamil Wilson to be Ensign. Dated at Dublin Castle.

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English
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