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| AP_108(2nd)_1 |
23.4.1816
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Senhouse Wilson to Duke asking aid to secure his pension. |
| AP_108(2nd)_2 |
25.4.1816
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Col. R. Steuart to Ld. Sidmouth forwarding and endorsing a memorial from Mr. G.Tate adjutant S.M.Vols. |
| AP_108(2nd)_3 |
27.4.1816
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J.Donnan to Mungo Murray re the rents of Mills in Scotland. |
| AP_108(2nd)_4 |
10.5.1816
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Mungo Murray to Duke re a possible tenant for "the Mill" which is causing a loss (though whether to himself or to the Duke is not clear. N.M ) It seems as if he had been running it himself. |
| AP_108(2nd)_5 |
10.5.1816
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T. Brine to Duke saying the Barracks Dept. refused to pay him for work done for another Dept. and would the Duke see that he got what he considered due to him. |
| AP_108(2nd)_6 |
27.5.1816
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J.Holmes to Duke re the importation of Salt to the I.O.M. |
| AP_108(2nd)_7 |
11.6.1816
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J. Woodhouse to Duke asking where he can find Bishop Crigan who owes him money for books purchased. |
| AP_108(2nd)_8 |
16.6.1816
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J.Donald to R.M.McNeil re steps he is taking to raise money for him. |
| AP_108(2nd)_9 |
21.6.1816
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R.M.McNeil to Duke being a prisoner for debt in Castle Rushen he asks the Duke,as an old acquaintance, to make him a small loan so that he may be released and assist his family. |
| AP_108(2nd)_10 |
18.6.1816
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Mrs.Hoskins to Duke asking his help in obtaining promotion for her son,an Army surgeon. |
| AP_108(2nd)_11 |
20.6.1816
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Duke to Capt Holloway (?) re the alterations at Castle Rushen.(Draft) |
| AP_108(2nd)_12 |
20.6.1816
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Capt.Holloway to Duke suggesting that as he has to leave the Island Mr.Brine should make out the estimates for the wall to the Prison yard and the arrangements for putting troops in the Castle. |
| AP_108(2nd)_13 |
21.6.1816
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Capt.Holloway to Duke answering questions as to whose authority he had for doing work in Castle Rushen. |
| AP_108(2nd)_14 |
23.6.1816
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Capt.Holloway to Duke with suggestions for the best use of Castle Rushen. He does not consider that troops should be placed in it while part is used as a prison,though he has made plans to allow of this if desired,but thinks it could be better used as offices for the Clerk of the Rolls and safe deposits for the public records. |
| AP_108(2nd)_15 |
25.6.1816
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Chief Constable Peel to Duke saying that with only two constables he does not feel that he has sufficient force to protect the town and that some troops or Volunteers should be available. There is a magazine and two pieces ofbcannon etc.there is only one artilleryman to look after them. |
| AP_108(2nd)_16 |
25.6.1816
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T. Brine to Duke asking that he will obtain permission for the writer to remain in the Island until the work on which he is engaged is finished |
| AP_108(2nd)_17 |
5.7.1816
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Mark A. Mills to Duke re his admission to the Manx Bar. |
| AP_108(2nd)_18 |
5.7.1816
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Mrs.B.Graham to Duke complaining of the conduct of Deemster Gawne and his neglect to take action against some woman who has been commiting robberies in various houses |
| AP_108(2nd)_19 |
5.7.1816
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- copy of AP_108(2nd)_18 - |
| AP_108(2nd)_20 |
n.d.
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Mrs.Graham to Gawne (?) saying that as he would not take action she would apply to the Governor. |
| AP_108(2nd)_21 |
8.8.1816
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Mrs.Graham to Duke enclosing a copy of her letter of the 5th July (see AP_108(2nd)_18 above N.M.) which she presumes had not reached him,and demanding an apology from the Deemster etc. |
| AP_108(2nd)_22 |
5.7.1816
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Copies of letters relating to the appointment of Col.Steuart as Att.Gen. These show that Ld.Sidmouth,while having nothing whatever against Col.Smith was determined not to appoint any person who was in any way connected with the Island. |
| AP_108(2nd)_23 |
1.9.1816
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E.C.Wilmot to Duke applying for the post of Att.Gen. |
| AP_108(2nd)_24 |
24.10.1816
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Mrs.Hoskins to Duke again asking for his influence on behalf of her son. |
| AP_108(2nd)_25 |
16.10.1816
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Holmes & Co. to Duke regretting that he had been unable to obtain a silver coinage for the Island. In the last four months they have sent over £1312 in Bank tokens of 3/- and 1/6 each but are informed that the card money is still current. Comments on the use of crushed and uncrushed Rock Salt for the curing of herrings. |
| AP_108(2nd)_26 |
18.10.1816
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Caesar Tobin to Duke requesting his patronage for his son, a Lieutenant in the Navy. |
| AP_108(2nd)_27 |
20.12.1816
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Comptroller of Customs,Douglas to Duke enclosing letters as under, |
| AP_108(2nd)_28 |
20.12.1816
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J.Clarke to Comptroller. requesting that his letter of the previous day
may be forwarded to the Duke, 19.12.1816 J.Clarke to Comptroller. stating that as Att.Gen. he had felt it his duty to attend to the conditions at the gaol in C.Rushen, He finds that following on recent repairs "it is in most excellent repair,and in point of conduct and preservation is not inferior to any gaol in His Majesty's Dominions, But the recent escape of two prisoners has drawn attention to defects in its discipline. The gaoler is non-resident and his duties are carried out by turnkeys while the gaoler attends to his other occupations,and as a consequence the greatest irregularities prevail, Also,the a gaoler is a Licenced Publican in the town. He recommends that the Crown ahould appoint a resident gaoler with an adequate salary of £40 er £50 per annum. |
| AP_108(2nd)_29 |
11.1.1817
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Leece & Drinkwater to Duke Owing to the distress in the Island,and the great trade depression, three of the four vessels regularly sailing there have been laid-up and communications are therefor tedious and uncertain. Proposals to run a mail service between Liverpool and Douglas instead of by Whitehaven have been rejected by the Post Office owing to the opposition of Lord Lonsdale,but Leece & Drinkwater feel that with support from the Duke this might be overcome. They therefor offer to build a proper vessel,on the same plan as the Pilot Boats,to operate a regular service on the same terms as that from Whitehaven., |
| AP_108(2nd)_30 |
15.1.1817
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Sir W.Rae to Duke saying that the Duke's agent,when asked to rent land for the erection of Lighthouses at Point of Ayre and on the Calf has asked an unreasonable sum. He asks on behalf of the Board,that it may be reduced,otherwise erection will cease. |
| AP_108(2nd)_31 |
30.1.1817
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W.Chambers to Duke Trivial. |
| AP_108(2nd)_32 |
1.2.1817
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Mr.Aberdein to Duke re the promotion of H.V. Hoskins. |
| AP_108(2nd)_33 |
3.2.1817
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C.Tobin to Duke asking his help to obtain promotion. |
| AP_108(2nd)_34 |
17.2.1817
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W. Ogilvie to Duke re the establishment of a postal service between Ardglass and Peel. |
| AP_108(2nd)_35 |
18.2.1817
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Capt.D.F.Wilson to Duke The late commander of the Revenue Cutter "Lynx" asks for a post on shore, |
| AP_108(2nd)_36 |
23.2.1817
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T. Brine to Duke. Trivial. |
| AP_108(2nd)_37 |
25.2.1817
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Rev.J.Brown to Duke asking for an increase in his salary of £25 per annum as Govt. Chaplain. |
| AP_108(2nd)_38 |
7.3.1817
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Commissioner of Northern Lights to J.Spottiswood asking him to obtain an answer from the Duke to their letter about rent for the sites of the two lighthouses (See 30 above) |
| AP_108(2nd)_39 |
12.3.1817
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Lt.R. Hagan R.N. with a strong recommendation for the promotion of Lt.K.H.Thomson who has to resign owing to illhealth caused by wounds. Testifies to his excellent and gallant service, |
| AP_108(2nd)_40 |
19.3.1817
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J.F.Cosnahan to Duke bringing to his notice the case of J.B.Hannay,a “Manxman under sentence of transportation for slave trading but in circumstances which might obtain a mitigation of sentence if put forward by the Duke. |
| AP_108(2nd)_41 |
7.4.1817
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J.F.Cosnahan to Duke further to the above. |
| AP_108(2nd)_42 |
3.4.1817
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Printed Appeal for Subscriptions towards a Fund from which to purchase food for resale to the poor at reasonable prices. With List of subscribers. |
| AP_108(2nd)_43 |
26.4.1817
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Sir W.Rae to Duke asking for a decision on the rent to be charged for the two Lighthouse sites. |
| AP_108(2nd)_44 |
11.5.1817
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Capt.D.F.Wilson to Duke further to No.35 above. |
| AP_108(2nd)_45 |
15.5.1817
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Mark A. Mills to Duke re his admission to the Manx Bar. |
| AP_108(2nd)_46 |
7.6.1817
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Commissioner of Northern Lights to Duke accepting his offer of sites for the Lighthouses at £40 at The Calf and £10 at Point of Ayre,rent per annum, |
| AP_108(2nd)_47 |
10.6.1817
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Mark A Mills to Duke asking for support in his proposed publication of the Manx Laws. |
| AP_108(2nd)_48 |
13.7.1817
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R.Lockwood to Duke A half-pay Naval Lieutenant,imprisoned for debt complains of illtreatment by the gaoler. Being one of seven confined in a room 16.5 ft. by 10.5 ft. and having five beds he begs for a room to himself even if it has no fireplace. |
| AP_108(2nd)_49 |
8.8.1817
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Calcott Heywood to Duke (from Glencrutchery N.M.) asking the help of the Duke to obtain promotion in the Navy for his nephew R.H.Thomson. |
| AP_108(2nd)_50 |
23.10.1817
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W.Brown to Duke accepting the post of gardener at C.Mona. |
| AP_108(2nd)_51 |
6.11.1817
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Rev.J.Brown to Duke stating that if his salary is not increased within a fortnight he will be forced to resign the post of Govt. Chaplain. |
| AP_108(2nd)_52 |
1.12.1817
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Mark Cosnahan to Duke request a post in the Customs or elsewhere. |
| AP_108(2nd)_53 |
26.12.1817
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Mungo Murray to Duke re a misunderstanding as to the admission to the grounds of C.Mona of some friends of Brown, the gardener. |
| AP_108(2nd)_54 |
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Admiralty to Duke Trivial. |
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