Appendix C(14) 1792 Report of Commissioners of Inquiry]

APPENDIX (C.) N° 14

THE OATH ADMINISTERED TO THE ARCHDEACON BEFORE THE REVESTMENT.

The Oath administered to the Archdeacon of the Isle of Mann.

MY allegiance to the King's Majesty of Great Brittaine reserved; and my former oaths according to the laws there also reserved ;

I swear to he true to his Grace James Duke of Atholl, Lord of this Isle, and to his heyres; and that I will perform all such dutys unto him and them as belong unto my place being Archdeacon here.

And to my power shall and will maintain and defend the ancient laws, statutes, and customes, proper and belonging to this Isle, and the prerogatives due to the heirs thereof.

And with my best advise and counsell be aiding and assisting to the Captaine of this Isle, or Governor for the time being, for furtherance of the government and benefit of the said Isle.

So God me help, and the contents of this Book.

Examined by
JOHN QUAYLE, C.R.