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Date
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Brief Description
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AP_106(2nd)_1 |
2.7.1811
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T. Haines asking that payments to an old woman at Ramsey (Mrs.Qullin),authorised by the Duke but refused by his Agent,might be resumed. |
AP_106(2nd)_2 |
14.8.1811
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J.Taubman (Lt.Col. Cmdg.S.Manx Vols.) complaining that a Serjeant and six men of his Regt.had been seized by the Press Gang in Douglas and asking that,as none of them were seamen,steps might be taken to obtain their release. |
AP_106(2nd)_3 |
16.8.1811
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J.E. Lee (Late Lt.R.Manx Fencibles) asking for assistance.(See 106/1-35) |
AP_106(2nd)_4 |
26.8.1811
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Norris Moore & others. enclosing copies of depositions made with regard to the action of a Pressgang from the tender "Maria" in Douglas on the 13th and 14th Aug. 1811. (Depositions missing. N.M.) |
AP_106(2nd)_5 | List of 31 Depositions enclosed with AP_106(2nd)_4. | |
AP_106(2nd)_6 |
-.9.1811
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Bishop Crigan re payment of sums due to the clergy ( ? from the Impropriate tithes. N.M.) |
AP_106(2nd)_7 |
11.11.1811
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J. Johnston of the Cutter "Lynx" asking for assistance. to obtain a pension. |
AP_106(2nd)_8 |
17.11.1811
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James Wilks (Collector of Customs) asking for a post. |
AP_106(2nd)_9 |
20.12.1811
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M.A.Mills who not yet having obtained his licence to practice at the Manx Bar has come to Dunkeld to renew his application in person. |
AP_106(2nd)_10 |
21.12.1811
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J.Mansfield expressing his thanks for the appointment of Ordnance Storekeeper in the Island. |
AP_106(2nd)_11 |
7.2.1812
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L.Geneste soliciting a continuance of support for "the School" for the poor. |
AP_106(2nd)_12 |
26.2.1812
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H.Johnston asking for a recommendation to the command of the Cutter "Lynx" which has become vacant through the death of the applicant's father. (See No.7 above) |
AP_106(2nd)_13 |
9.3.1812
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regarding the appointment of Chaplain to the Forces in the I.O.M. |
AP_106(2nd)_14 |
23.3.1812
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T.Gawne asking for the office of Deemster,vacant by death of Deemster Lace. |
AP_106(2nd)_15 |
23.3.1812
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J.C.Gelling asking for the office of Seneschal. |
AP_106(2nd)_16 |
29.3.1812
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J.Mansfield enclosing letter from the Board of Ordnance and copy of reply,re.alterations to the gaol at Castle Rushen. |
AP_106(2nd)_17 |
13.3.1812
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letter mentioned in above,which includes an estimate for an addition to the prison at Castle Rushen and also for a prison 8' x 10' x 12' at Peel. |
AP_106(2nd)_18 | Plan of the proposed additions at Castle Rushen. | |
AP_106(2nd)_19 |
4.5.1812
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Holmes & Sons asking that "Protestions" against the Press Gang may be obtained for men engaged in the herring fishery. |
AP_106(2nd)_20 |
30.5.1812
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Holmes & Sons further to the above. |
AP_106(2nd)_21 |
3.6.1812
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Senhouse Wilson re the Continuance of his pension. |
AP_106(2nd)_22 |
3.6.1812
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Leece & Drinkwater complaining of the manner in which Import Licences are granted,and expressing their regret at having lost the Duke's business. |
AP_106(2nd)_23 |
4.6.1812
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R.Frewin re an appointment to the Cutter "Lynx". |
AP_106(2nd)_24 |
7.6.1812
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W.P.C.Robertson suggesting that an article as enclosed (see below) should be inserted in the Press. |
AP_106(2nd)_25 |
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an article (see above) setting forth the injustice suffered by the Duke in the forced sale of his rights in the I.O.M. |
AP_106(2nd)_26 |
17.6.1812
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Holmes & Sons to H.E.Sievers a business letter re the sale of cured herrings. |
AP_106(2nd)_27 |
22.6.1812
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H.E.Sievers proposing the introduction of a number of Dutch Fish curers to the Island,who,backed by considerable capital,would greatly benefit trade and employment there. |
AP_106(2nd)_28 |
25.6.1812
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A.Osborn re a passage in the Revenue Cutter "Prince Edward". |
AP_106(2nd)_29 |
2.7.1812
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J.Finigan a distressed Mason ( ? Freemason N.M.) of Castletown,applying for assistance. |
AP_106(2nd)_30 |
11.7.1812
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Sir John Reid sending a Manx Flag,as depicted in "Pawles (?) Universal Display of Flags of all Nations" but of which he cannot guarantee the correctness. |
AP_106(2nd)_31 |
11.7.1812
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R.Pilkington regretting that he cannot come to the Island,as requested by the Duke,without orders from the Inspector General of Fortifications. |
AP_106(2nd)_32 |
16.7.1812
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Dr.J.Gregory enclosing a letter from Dr.G.Bell in which he recommends Mr.John Campbell for the post of Surgeon to the Household in the I.O.M. |
AP_106(2nd)_33 |
16.7.1812
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Dr. G. Bell To Dr. Gregory - the letter mentioned above. |
AP_106(2nd)_34 |
22.7.1812
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Dr. G. Bell To Dr. Gregory regretting that Dr.Campbell cannot accept the post,and recommending Dr. Henry Oswald in his stead. |
AP_106(2nd)_35 |
22.7.1812
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Dr.J.Gregory enclosing the above. |
AP_106(2nd)_36 |
28.7.1812
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H.Speed with a copy of Mr.Curwen's letter to the debtors in prison in Castle Rushen. |
AP_106(2nd)_37 |
17.8.1812
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H.Curwens letter,as above. In this he promises that he will introduce a Bill in the Keys by which they will gain their release and,if this should not pass,will raise the matter in Perliament. |
AP_106(2nd)_38 |
3.9.1812
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Dr.G. Bell to Dr.Gregory with a request from Dr. Oswald that he may be given some information as to what he may expect to find in the Island, |
AP_106(2nd)_39 |
4.9.1812
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Dr.Gregory enclosing the above. |
AP_106(2nd)_40 |
24.9.1812
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D.F.Wilson thanking him for his appointment as commander of the Cutter "Lynx". |
AP_106(2nd)_41 |
29.9.1812
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Sir H.D,Hamilton asking for the appointment of a Mr A. Dunlop as Lt.Gov. |
AP_106(2nd)_42 |
28.11.1812
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T.W. Philips asking for a decision from the Duke as to what constituted legal bail. (His case,put forward in detail,gives an interesting picture of the methods against debtors |
AP_106(2nd)_43 |
28.11.1812
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J.Mansfield reporting on the Ordnance and ammunition in the Island. He finds all the guns unserviceable; the powder not to be depended upon,owing to damp; and the Magazine in Castle Rushen in the worst possible condition and a great danger to the town. |
AP_106(2nd)_44 |
1.12.1812
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G.Jefferson having published the Manks Advertiser for many years,but being now faced by a rival,asks for a continuance of the Govt. printing work. |
AP_106(2nd)_45 |
11.12.1812
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R.T.Stanley (of Gainsbro' Lincs.) wishing to settle in the Island asks if the Duke has any land which he wishes to sell or let. |
AP_106(2nd)_46 |
16.12.1812
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T. Stowell asking that the Duke's influence may be used on behalf of his brother-in-law Mr.Clark,who is a Naval Officer but cannot get an appointment to a ship. |
AP_106(2nd)_47 |
4.8.1810
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Petition to the Treasury from R.Wattleworth,asking for an appointment in the West Indies. (This is connected with AP_106_31 N.M.) |
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Any comments, errors or omissions gratefully received
The Editor |