[Appendix A(8) 1792 Report of Commissioners of Inquiry]

N° 8.

The EXAMINATION The EXAMINATION of THOMAS MOORE, Esq. Deemster of the Isle of Man, taken on the 26th Day of September, 1791, at Douglas.

[Examined by the Duke of Atholl]

THIS Examinant saith, that he was in Trade in the Isle of Man from 1751 to 1736 ; he quitted Trade in 1756; between 1756 and 1765, to his Knowledge Silks purchased at the India House in London, and Silks from Spain, to a considerable Amount, were landed. in the Isle of Man without paying the Duties due to the Duke of Atholl.

[Cross-examined by the Keys.]

That great Quantities of Teas in the Winter, 1764 or the Spring, 1765 prior to the Re. vestment of the Island, were likewise landed without paying Duties ; and he saw great Quantities of Teas piled up in the Parlour of his House near Ballysally, which was then uninhabited, which had not paid the Duties.

THOMAS MOORE.

Jn^o Spranger.
W^m Osgoode.
Will^m Roe.
David Reid.