Atholl Papers Bundle AP_106(2nd)

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Date
Brief Description
AP_106(2nd)_1
2.7.1811
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
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
J.E. Lee (Late Lt.R.Manx Fencibles) asking for assistance.(See 106/1-35)
AP_106(2nd)_4
26.8.1811
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
Bishop Crigan re payment of sums due to the clergy ( ? from the Impropriate tithes. N.M.)
AP_106(2nd)_7
11.11.1811
J. Johnston of the Cutter "Lynx" asking for assistance. to obtain a pension.
AP_106(2nd)_8
17.11.1811
James Wilks (Collector of Customs) asking for a post.
AP_106(2nd)_9
20.12.1811
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
J.Mansfield expressing his thanks for the appointment of Ordnance Storekeeper in the Island.
AP_106(2nd)_11
7.2.1812
L.Geneste soliciting a continuance of support for "the School" for the poor.
AP_106(2nd)_12
26.2.1812
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
regarding the appointment of Chaplain to the Forces in the I.O.M.
AP_106(2nd)_14
23.3.1812
T.Gawne asking for the office of Deemster,vacant by death of Deemster Lace.
AP_106(2nd)_15
23.3.1812
J.C.Gelling asking for the office of Seneschal.
AP_106(2nd)_16
29.3.1812
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
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
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
Holmes & Sons further to the above.
AP_106(2nd)_21
3.6.1812
Senhouse Wilson re the Continuance of his pension.
AP_106(2nd)_22
3.6.1812
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
R.Frewin re an appointment to the Cutter "Lynx".
AP_106(2nd)_24
7.6.1812
W.P.C.Robertson suggesting that an article as enclosed (see below) should be inserted in the Press.
AP_106(2nd)_25

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
Holmes & Sons to H.E.Sievers a business letter re the sale of cured herrings.
AP_106(2nd)_27
22.6.1812
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
A.Osborn re a passage in the Revenue Cutter "Prince Edward".
AP_106(2nd)_29
2.7.1812
J.Finigan a distressed Mason ( ? Freemason N.M.) of Castletown,applying for assistance.
AP_106(2nd)_30
11.7.1812
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
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
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
Dr. G. Bell To Dr. Gregory - the letter mentioned above.
AP_106(2nd)_34
22.7.1812
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
Dr.J.Gregory enclosing the above.
AP_106(2nd)_36
28.7.1812
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
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
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
Dr.Gregory enclosing the above.
AP_106(2nd)_40
24.9.1812
D.F.Wilson thanking him for his appointment as commander of the Cutter "Lynx".
AP_106(2nd)_41
29.9.1812
Sir H.D,Hamilton asking for the appointment of a Mr A. Dunlop as Lt.Gov.
AP_106(2nd)_42
28.11.1812
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
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
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
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
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
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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