Atholl Papers Bundle AP_107(2nd)

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AP_107(2nd)_1
16.7.1813
J.Mansfield to Duke with an eatimate of cost of “moving the Pieces of Ordnance from Fort Anne, Bank's How and Castletown (where to not stated N.M.)No price quoted for those at Ramsey expense of moving the sledge cart to such a distance might be thought too considerable."
AP_107(2nd)_2
20.7.1813
Hd. Qrs.North. Dist. to Duke saying that as Duties on Wine are so low in the Island the allowance given to Officer's Messes in England cannot be granted to the 11th Vet.Bn. stationed in the Island.
AP_107(2nd)_3
21.7.1813
T.Gawne to Duke saying that the Lt.Gov. had asked for copies of all papers regarding the Island which had passed between the Duke, while resident in the Island,and the Government.
AP_107(2nd)_4
30.7.1813
M.R.Boulton to Duke giving the cost of the copper coins struck for the Island.
AP_107(2nd)_5
13.8.1813
J.Mansfield to Duke asking his assistance to obtain the post of Barrack Master 4n the Island.
AP_107(2nd)_6
17.8.1813
M.R. Boulton (L. Walker) to Duke acknowledging payment for the new coins.
AP_107(2nd)_7
21.8.1813
H.Speed to Duke re his release from imprisonment upon settling his debts.
AP_107(2nd)_8
26.8.1813
M.R.Boulton (L.Walker) to Duke Unimportant.
AP_107(2nd)_9
7.9.1813
W.Adam to Duke re the absence of the Att.-Gen. (Frankland)
AP_107(2nd)_10
9.9.1813
T.Gawne to Duke General news.
AP_107(2nd)_11
13.9.1813
M.R.Boulton to Duke Unimportant.
AP_107(2nd)_12
2.10.1813
Robt. Murray to Duke Unimportant.
AP_107(2nd)_13
14.10.1813
H.Speed to Duke re settlement of his debts (See No.7)
AP_107(2nd)_14
29.11.1813
T.Gawne to Duke re the farming of the Bishop's Demesne.
AP_107(2nd)_15
3.12.1813
Revd Mitford to Duke (From Cooley Lodge) in which he expresses great satisfaction with the work of Dr.Oswald;states that he has opened “an inexhaustable Quarry" the stone from which he recommends for use at Bishopscourt. Speaks of the behaviour of Dr.Crigan "a half-made parson" who is making a nuisance of himself and will probably not be able to raise the sum needed to cover the "dilapidations" at Bishopscourt.
AP_107(2nd)_16
-.-.1813
Hon.R. Greville to Duke asking his help to restrain the activities of American privateers off the Island.
AP_107(2nd)_17
-.-.1813
Statement of the proceeds from the Bishop's Demesne from Easter 1813 to a year later.
AP_107(2nd)_18
20.1.1814
H.R. Oswald to W.Scott requesting payment of his salary and protesting against the appointinent of Dr. Jeffcott in his place. (Copy )
AP_107(2nd)_19
20.1.1814
W.Scott to Duke. re. whether Dr. Oswald or Dr.Jeffcott was surgeon to the Household.
AP_107(2nd)_20
10.2.1814
T.Brine to Duke. asking his help to obtain a postponement of his transfer from the Island,where he wishes to complete works started. These include magazines, guard-houses etc. He also speaks of his plans for "the intended new buildings at Bishopscourt."
AP_107(2nd)_21
8.1.1814
Copy of a letter ref.to in the above.
AP_107(2nd)_22
15.3.1814
C.Waters to Duke A member of the Masonic brotherhood imprisoned in Castle Rushen,appeals to the Duke - as a prominent member of the craft - for assistance.
AP_107(2nd)_23
25.3.1814
Rev.J.Harrison to Duke The curate at Ballaugh asks for preferment.
AP_107(2nd)_24
28.3.1814
Capt.James Wilks to W.Scott (copy) re Dr.Jeffcott's politics and other matters concerning him.
AP_107(2nd)_25
18.5.1814
Capt.J.Mansfield to Duke advising him of the arrival of Capt. Holloway (?) R.E. with plans which differ from those of the Duke and made by Mr. Brine. He suggests that these plans may still be at the Treasury and not recd by the Board of Ordnance. They have certainly not been brought by Capt. Holloway.
AP_107(2nd)_26
27.5.1814
Paul Bridson to Duke expressing his opinion that if the Bill proposed for the regulation of the Herring Fishery be passed as it stands it will put the Manx curers out of business.
AP_107(2nd)_27
1.6.1814
T.Gawne to Duke Capt.Holloway R.E. has arrived and though he has Brine's plans evidently does not intend to use them or him. It is hoped that the Duke will visit the Island soon as many matters await his attention.
AP_107(2nd)_28
20.6.1814
Capt.Holloway R.E. to Duke (from Wales) saying that he will come to the Island forthwith.
AP_107(2nd)_29
27.6.1814
Dr.Garrett to Duke with a letter from Lt. Gov. Smelt.(Not enclosed N.M.)
AP_107(2nd)_30
28.6.1814
Board of Ordnance to Capt.Holloway R.E relating to the repairs to be made to the Gaol and Magazine at Castle Rushen (Copy)
AP_107(2nd)_31
1.7.1814
J. Drinkwater to Duke transmitting a Vote of Thanks from a meeting of Liverpool Merchants for his help with regard to their opposition to the Bill for regulating the Herring Fishery.
AP_107(2nd)_32
30.6.1814
Mrs.M.Haskins to T. Gawne asking him to obtain the Duke's help in obtaining promotion for her son.
AP_107(2nd)_33
5.7.1814
Dr. Jeffcott to Duke conveying his resignation of the post of Surgeon to the Household.
AP_107(2nd)_34
7.7.1814
Duke to Deemster Crellin stating that he was unable to come to Castletown to hold Court owing to "the wretched morning;the consequent bad state of the roads;the vile accommodation with which,within a Gaol,I am placed;and some regard to my own health, getting there half wet without any retiring place". (Signed original N.M.)
AP_107(2nd)_35
5.8.1814
T.Gawne to Duke.General.
AP_107(2nd)_36
3.9.1814
Customs,London to Collector,Douglas re. payment of salary to T.Gawne as acting Att.-Gen.
AP_107(2nd)_37
8.9.1814
R.Lee to Duke offering him two Deeds relative to the Island.
AP_107(2nd)_38
23.9.1814
Robt.Murray to Duke. Unimportant.
AP_107(2nd)_39
22.10.1814
Robt.Murray to Duke. applying for the post of Ordnance Storekeeper,which he feels well qualified to fill as he is the ex-Q.Master of the Manx Fencibles.
AP_107(2nd)_40
29.10.1814
P.C.Wood to Duke likewise applying for the post of Ordnance Storekeeper,
AP_107(2nd)_41
28.11.1814
T. Gawne to Duke enclosing AP_107(2nd)_36 and asking help in getting the salary due to him.
AP_107(2nd)_42
27.11.1814
Dr. Oswald to Duke asking help to obtain his salary.
AP_107(2nd)_43
2.12.1814
Senhouse Wilson to Duke asking help to obtain his pension.
AP_107(2nd)_44
28.11.1814
Rev. W.Mitford to Duke re his occupation of "Cooley"Lodge"
AP_107(2nd)_45
-.12.1814
Rev. W.Mitford to Duke re his occupation of "Cooley"Lodge"
AP_107(2nd)_46
3.12.1814
Rev. W.Mitford to Duke re his occupation of "Cooley"Lodge"
AP_107(2nd)_47
29.11.1814
T.Gawne to Rev.W. Mitford re his occupation of "Cooley"Lodge"
AP_107(2nd)_48
2.12.1814
Norris Moore to Duke asking for the post of Comptroller at Douglas for his son Norris,who has failed as manager of the Brewery which had been taken for him at the Howside,Douglas. (The writer thinks that the job of Comptroller would afford him "amusement and employment while living at no expense with the family" N.M.)
AP_107(2nd)_49
10.12.1814
Capt.W. Holloway R.E. to Duke reporting progress on the work at Castle Rushen Gaol.
AP_107(2nd)_50
15.6.1815
Statement of the services of Thos.Brine between 28.1.1813 and 15.6.1815.(this enumerates plans of numerous works and also of Castletown and a sketch of Ramsey. N.M.)
AP_107(2nd)_51
12.8.1815
T.Stowell to Duke unimportant.
AP_107(2nd)_52
13.5.1819
Col. Stewart to Clarke (Copy) re payment of fixed salary to the Deemsters.


 

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