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| AP_102_1 |
23.12.1793
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J.Taubman to Duke Asking that an Ensigncy in the Fencibles be given to Henry Shaw,son of the Lt.Gov. Also that the writers Brevet rank of Major be made substantive, |
| AP_102_2 |
6.1.1794
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W. Cunninghame to Duke Being a Major in the 58th Regt. (Northamptonshire Regt. N.M.) and anxious to gain promotion by obtaining recruits he asks permission from the Duke to enlist as many as possible of the Irishmen serving in the Manx Fencibles,promising that his brother-in-law will find native Manxmen to replace them, |
| AP_102_3 |
20.1.1794
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Senhouse Wilson to ? A long account of the bad character of Mr.Gammell,a Customs Officer at Ramsey, who has made false accusations against Mr. Howard,a Merchant of that town. |
| AP_102_4 |
27.1.1794
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D.Rome to Duke Being a Midshipman,and owner of 652 acres of land at Barool, he offers to assign it to the Duke if he will obtain for him an Ensigncy in any Regular Regiment. |
| AP_102_5 |
31.1.1794
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Mr.Morse to Duke informing him that his recommendations with regard to a Manx Corps have received the King's approval. |
| AP_102_6 |
19.2.1794
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John Moore to Duke The Comptroller of Customs at Derbyhaven asks the Duke's attention to his request for an increase in salary. |
| AP_102_7 |
25.2.1794
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C.Small & W.Scott petition the Commissioners of Customs for an increase in their pay as Collector and Controller of Customs at Douglas in lieu of the perquisites which they have ceased to draw in connection with the fisheries. |
| AP_102_8 | Statement of the fees of C.Small & W.Scott for the years 1790 to 1793.(see AP_102_7) | |
| AP_102_9 |
25.2.1794
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Senhouse Wilson to Treasury forwarding AP_102_7. |
| AP_102_10 |
2.3.1794
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D.Scott to Duke recommending Capt.Quane “lately Commander of a Country ship in India" |
| AP_102_11 |
17.7.1794
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Capt.Heywood to Duke with thanks for his promotion to a Company in the Fencibles. |
| AP_102_12 |
13.8.1794
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J.Cowell to Duke asking his help in connection with the case of his brother,Hugh Cowll,brought to England for trial on a charge from Cape Coast in Africa,which was being unduly delayed. |
| AP_102_13 |
16.8.1794
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G.Roebuck to ? with prices for lead from Messrs.Walker, Maltby & Co. and a suggestion that they should handle that from the Island. |
| AP_102_14 |
28.8.1794
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Norris Moore to Duke suggesting himself for the office of Deemster,become vacant by the death of Deemster T.Moore. |
| AP_102_15 |
29.8.1794
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J.Taubman to Duke supporting the above application by his nephew. |
| AP_102_16 |
8.9.1794
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Mark H. Quayle to Duke asking that he may be given the posts of Clerk of the Rolls and Clerk of the Council [] |
| AP_102_17 |
13.9.1794
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R. Harrison to Duke assuring him that if,through his influence,he obtains a Lieutenency in some Regiment he can find the necessary purchase price, ( which would probably be about £550. N.M.) |
| AP_102_18 |
2.11.1794
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J.T.Crellin to Duke with thanks for his appointment as Deemster. |
| AP_102_19 |
2.1.1795
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T. Sherman to Duke asking that he will obtain a Commission in the Marines for his son. |
| AP_102_20 |
15.1.1795
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Mr.Nicholson (Postmaster,Douglas) to Senhouse Wilson re.a Licence for the Whitehaven Packet the "Earl of Lonsdale". |
| AP_102_21 |
20.1.1795
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W.& H.Dickey to Duke advising the despatch of uniforms for the Fencibles. |
| AP_102_22 |
22.1.1795
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Leeee & Drinkwater to Duke re the market for lead in Liverpool. Thanks him,in the name of the owners of the new Packet "Duke of Atholl" for "the very genteel present made her of a suit of Colours" and hopes that,after seeing her,he will think her "worthy so great a Name." |
| AP_102_23 |
15.2.1795
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Mr. Knight to Duke re balance of the A/c between the Island and the Crown. |
| AP_102_24 |
19.2.1795
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Senhouse Wilson to Duke thanking him for having got his son appointed to the 22nd Regt. of Foot |
| AP_102_25 |
19.2.1795
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J.Wilks to Mr.Taylor in connection with the examination of witnesses in a case between Mrs. McNight and Mr.Gammell and concerned with the boat "Active". |
| AP_102_26 |
28.2.1795
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Douglas Merchants to Duke. A petition with 15 signatures asking him to
use his influence on behalf of Mr. Woodhouse ,a merchant of Liverpool and
owner of the Brig "Grampus" The crew of this Brig had retaken from a French prize crew the Spanish vessel "Saint Bernardo",but as she was not carrying Letters of Marque she was not entitled to Prize Money. Mr.Woodhouse however is petitioning for an award and the writers of this petition ask the Duke to support his claim in view of the benefits he has conferred upon the I.O.M. —- he having been the first person to erect a red herring house there,and to introduce the Yarmouth method of curing herrings. |
| AP_102_27 |
19.3.1795
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James Wilks to Duke.Trivial. |
| AP_102_28 |
15.4.1795
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W.Walker to Duke re. the examination of witnesses etc. in the case of Mrs.MsNight v. Mr. Gemmell (See AP_102_25 . N.M.) |
| AP_102_29 | Copy of AP_102_28 | |
| AP_102_30 |
22.4.1795
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D.Mylrea to Duke accepting the offer of an Ensigncy in the new Corps of Fencibles on condition that he recruits fifteen men. |
| AP_102_31 |
22.4.1795
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C.Tobin to Duke accepting the offer of a Captaincy in the new Corps of Fencibles. |
| AP_102_32 |
23.4.1795
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S.Cable to Duke asking for his influence to obtain a post in connection with the raising of men for the Navy in the I.O.M. |
| AP_102_33 |
24.4.1795
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R.Harrison to Duke with thanks for his appointment as a Lieutenant in the new Corps,and suggesting that he should be made a Captain. |
| AP_102_34 |
24.4.1795
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W.Quillin to Duke. Declining a Commission in the new Corps as he understands that they may be called on to serve off the Island. |
| AP_102_35 |
24.4.1795
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George Quayle to Duke Declining a Commission in the new Corps as he understands that they may be called on to serve off the Island. |
| AP_102_36 |
24.4.1795
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T.Christian to Duke. Dclining a Commission in the new Corps. |
| AP_102_37 |
24.4.1795
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J.Dun to Duke accepting a Lieutenancy. |
| AP_102_38 |
5.5.1795
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Mrs.G.Cuming to Duke asking his influence to obtain the removal from the Bahamas of her son James a Lieut. in the 47th Regt. on health grounds. |
| AP_102_39 |
26.4.1795
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Leece & Drinkwater to Duke arranging a passage for him to the I.O.M. |
| AP_102_40 |
9.5.1795
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Capt.F.Thwaites to Duke. The O/c a detachment of the Duke of York's Royal Dublin Regt. at Douglas complains that one of his sentrys has been assaulted and thrown into the river. He also asks a loan of some arms as his Regt. is short of them. |
| AP_102_41 |
10.5.1795
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A.Cook to Duke regretting that the Cutter which he commands was not available to carry the Duke to and from the Island. |
| AP_102_42 |
21.5.1795
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Leeds to Duke. The Governor of "the Scilly's" thanks him for information about the Manx Fencibles, needed because ho has been ordered to raise a force on the same footing |
| AP_102_43 |
24.5.1795
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Leece & Drinkwater to Duke asking the price at which he is prepared to sell lead. Also asking that he should optain a protection for passengers by the sloop "Duke of Athol" against them being taken by the Press Gang. |
| AP_102_44 |
4.6.1795
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H. Cosnahan to Duke asking for a recommendation for his son Mark,who is seeking an appointment. |
| AP_102_45 |
11.6.1795
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Leece & Drinkwater to Duke giving particulars of their Packets to the Island,so that permits might be obtained to prevent passengers being 'pressd’ . They are "Duke of Atholl" a sloop of 64 tons,John Brew,Master; and “Earl of Surry" smack of 40 tons,Wm, Clague, Master. |
| AP_102_46 |
17.6.1795
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C. Hope to Duke thanking him for the offer of the post of Att.-Gen.of the Island. |
| AP_102_47 |
18.8.1795
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Leece & Drinkwater to Duke with an offer for purchase of lead. |
| AP_102_48 |
27.8.1795
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Lt. B. Anderson to Duke being on recruiting duty in London for the Fencibles,he reports that 258 men have been enlisted. He also comments on the gaiters seing supplied and recommends a better souree of supply. |
| AP_102_49 |
14.10.1795
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Delaney (Barracks Officer) to Duke stating that as the stay of the new Corps of Fencibles on the Island will be very short barracks will not be needed, |
| AP_102_50 |
14.10.1795
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Leece & Drinkwater to C.Small reporting a sale of 160 tons of lead @ £18.10.0 per ton |
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