[From Atholl Papers - AP 33B-4]

[Letter to Dan Mylrea re Denial of intent to Sell Island, 18 July 1764]

(note exists as a draft + a copy received (AP 33B-5)

Dunkeld July 18^th 1764

Sir

as the Duchess & I have been informed both by Governor Wood and others, that a report has been industriously raised and propagated in the Isle of Mann, that we were upon the point of making a sale of the Island ; we think it proper to acquaint you that we have at present no such intention and that no application whatsover has been made to us from government about it

I am Sir