BS1567

Letters patent of George III to John, Earl of Upper Ossory, appointing him 'our Lieutenant of and in our county of Bedford.' Recites Act of Parliament mainly concerning the militia [details given]

6 Feb 1771

From: 1771 To: 1771

Details given: Recites act of Parliament 2 George III, which was passed to reduce into one act the several laws now in being relating to the militia; and provides for the issue of commissions of lieutenancy; such lieutenants having power to call persons together and arm and array them; and appoint approved deputy-lieutenants; and a proper number of colonels, lieutenant-colonels, majors and other officers to train and discipline the persons chosen by lot in sub-divisions of the county to serve in the militia. The names of officers to be certified to the king within one month of appointment and subject to his approval.

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Earl of Upper Ossory,
Fitzpatrick, John (2nd Earl of Upper Ossory)

Letters Patent, militia, Lord Lieutenants, BEDFORDSHIRE