Item 55: Letter from Isaac Barre to “My Lord” [William Petty Shelburne, Earl of Shelburne],, ca. 1767 December.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 55
Dates
- Created: ca. 1767 December.
Creator
- Barré, Isaac, 1726-1802 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Excellent.
Measurements:
9 5/16 x 7 ½ in.
Description:
This is a letter written by Isaac Barre to “My Lord,” recommending a relation, Lieutenant Isaac Phipps, for consideration for “full pay.” The letter indicates that Barre has served under the recipient in North America, revealing that the recipient is Shelburne, William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, 1737-1805, who had been Barre’s commander in the Quebec Campaign during the Seven Years’ War and was well known in later years as Barre’s political patron. An approximate date can be determined based on the contents of the letter. Lord Bristol is noted as having made promises to Isaac Phipps which were not kept due to his resignation from office. Hervey, George William, Earl of Bristol, 1721-1775 served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from October 1766 to August 1767 when he resigned. Shelburne was then serving as Secretary of State for the Southern Department, a position which he held until October 1768. This dates the letter approximately to the fall of 1767, most specifically December 1767 due to the back of the letter having the abbreviation “Decem.” . The creator of this letter, Isaac Barre, was an Anglo-Irish soldier and politician born in Dublin in 1726. His parents were Huguenot refugees who escaped to Ireland. Barre attended Trinity College and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree. After graduating he joined the British Army and fought during the Seven Years’ War. Following his military career, Barre became heavily involved in politics.
Transcription:
My Lord, Lieutenant Isaac Phipps a relation of mine & late a Lieutenant in my Regiment, was recommended by me some time ago to Lord Bristol, who promised to put him upon full pay, but his Lordship’s resignation put an end to the young man’s hopes from that quarter. He now writes to me, leaving a recommendation to your excellency, which he thinks must be effectual, because he knows that I had the honour of serving under your Lordship in N. America. En peu de mots (Committed passionate and meticulously summarize) I must without ceremony put him under your protection. I wish you a quiet and honourable session, & am with great consideration & respect. Your excellency’s most obed. & Most humble servant, Isaac Barre. Our decision hitherto has allowed us to hire at four.
Creator
- Barré, Isaac, 1726-1802 (Person)
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