Any comments, errors or omissions gratefully received
The Editor
HTML Transcription
© F.Coakley , 2022
|
Ref
|
Date
|
Brief Description
|
|---|---|---|
| AP_117(2nd)_1 |
8.9.1815
|
Bishop Murray to Duke thinks that Gelling,who is to be made vicar of Kk. Arbory may be depended upon for good conduct "if,indeed,any dependance can be placed in a Manksman after he has attained his object." Radcliffe (?) "I am sorry to say has turned out a rogue,and is at present in the Castle....he has embezzled a considerable sum in collecting my Tithes and has made a fake valuation in almost every parish," |
| AP_117(2nd)_2 |
25.2.1817
|
Bishop Murray to Duke asks for assistance in the case of an army surgeon named J.Harrison,brother to one of the Manx clergy. (Vicar of Malew. N.M.) |
| AP_117(2nd)_3 |
9.2.1817
|
Bishop Murray to Duke (Front sheet missing. N.M.) The Attorney-Gen. (Mr. Clarke) claims rank above the Deemsters. His character and actions. He recommends for the vacant living of Kk.Bride "Vicar-Gen. Cubbon.....who is the only person on whom I can depend for information on ecclesiastical matters." He proposes to get the Keys to pass a memorial regarding the Attorney-Gen. but thinks that it had best not appear in his name. |
| AP_117(2nd)_4 |
10.6.1817
|
Bishop Murray to Duke suggests that a visit of the Duke to the Island "under the general depression which prevails" would be a great encouragement,particularly in view of a projected scheme for the establishment of a cod fishery. In view of the way in which his wishes for the good of the Island are thwarted in every way this may be asking rather much of the Duke,but as every property-holder in the Island would be interested in the success of the proposed venture it might be worth his attention. Experimental catches have shown prospects to be good,but the Bishop feels that unless the crews of the boats are under orders one day's good fishing would keep the crews at home for the next seven. He asks the Duke to give ground on the Parade at Castletown for an extension of the church,which is become too small to hold those who should attend,on the north side. Smallpox is very bad,and he hes had trouble with people "so far behind are they in civilization" who would bring bodies of those who had died from the disease into the churches during service. He had had to get aid from the Civil Powers before he could get this practice stopped. |
| AP_117(2nd)_5 |
21.3.1817
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Port-e-chee is not yet let but an offer to rent it at £140 has been received. Shall it be accepted ? At Castle Mona the trees and shrubs are flourishing,with the exception of those in front of the house "of which I despair". |
| AP_117(2nd)_6 |
7.3.1817
|
Bishop Murray to Duke introducing Mr.Harrison. (See letter of 25.2.17 above. N.M. ) |
| AP_117(2nd)_7 |
23.1.1818
|
Bishop Murray to Duke recommends various changes which will eventually lead to "the removal of Mr.Brown,the Academical master from Castletown,an object very desirable....for the school is nearly ruined". A meeting is being called to ask for the removal of the Packet to Holyhead which is considered to be a much better place than Whitehaven. |
| AP_117(2nd)_8 |
6.2.1818
|
Bishop Murray to Duke The post of Episcopal Registrar and vicar of Kk.Michael is vacant and he suggests Mr.Brown who "though not calculated for a School Master will make a very good Registrar and a good Parish Priest". and as he hopes to be in Oxford shortly he will try and find a suitable man for a Master there. |
| AP_117(2nd)_9 |
21.3.1818
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Trivial. |
| AP_117(2nd)_10 |
20.7.1818
|
(From Oxford) he has discussed with Lord Sidmouth the differences which exist between him and the Duke,in partionlar the question of the right to appoint official in in the Island. Ld. Sidmouth,while having no personal animus against the Duke cannot change his view that it is his duty to oppose such appointments by non-resident Governor. |
| AP_117(2nd)_11 |
2.9.1818
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Announces the birth of a son and the death of Mr. Scott. Also the arrival of Mr.McCrone,who he proposes to employ as Tithe-collector etc.and who,from his record,should turn out to be a very useful man. |
| AP_117(2nd)_12 |
22.11.1813
|
Bishop Murray to Duke (This must be in the wrong date bundle. It should surely be 1813 N.M.) Financial matters between him and the Duke shows the estimated cost of his consecration etc. He is disappointed at not being able to get Mrs.Whaley's house (Fort Anne N.M.) and thankful for the offer of the use of Castle Mona until Bishopscourt is ready. |
| AP_117(2nd)_13 |
26.2.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Family matters. Suggests prosecutions under the existing law regarding the Duke's rights to the game in the Island. In 1818 he released some pheasants at Bishopscourt,which are doing well,the gorse - in the absence of wood - providing good cover - but they require protection from poachers. |
| AP_117(2nd)_14 |
26.2.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Deemster Cosnahan is dead.There being no Manx advocate qualified to succeed him the Bishop recommends the appointment of an English one. The lack of Manx need be no bar as the late Deemster did not speak it. |
| AP_117(2nd)_15 |
5.3.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Lord Sidmouth has asked the Lt.-Gov.for a statement of the value of the Boon Services,which he intends to appropriate and use for the building of a new House of Keys. The character of various aspirants for the vacant office of Deemster is discussed. The Lt.Gov.asks for an increased salary,claiming thet he has spent £300 annually out of his own pocket. It might be well to grant this as a means of retaining his support which is of great consequence in view of Lord Sidmouth's hostile attitude. |
| AP_117(2nd)_16 |
19.3.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke More thoughts regarding the appointment of a Deemster. |
| AP_117(2nd)_17 |
3.4.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Trivial. |
| AP_117(2nd)_18 |
11.4.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke What is to be done about a new House for the Keys ? |
| AP_117(2nd)_19 |
14.4.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Appointment of a Deemster still under discussion. |
| AP_117(2nd)_20 | Bishop Murray to Duke (Bath) He is recovering from an affection of the liver. | |
| AP_117(2nd)_21 | Bishop Murray to Duke (Bath) Suggests that the offices of Deputy Attorney-General and Seneschal should be united. | |
| AP_117(2nd)_22 |
12.8.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke McCrone has had an accident and broken his leg. But before he did so he managed to get the Tithes of Onchan raised from £34 to £90 on a five years lease. |
| AP_117(2nd)_23 |
18.12.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke He proposes that Mr.McCrone,of whom he speaks highly, be appointed Seneschal This man gets the tithes and rents in well and punctually,wheras "there is such a general connection between the native inhabitants that no duty of this nature can ever be properly executed by a Manxman."It would be well, at the same time, to make him Steward or overseer at Castle Mona. He is the only person, with the exception of Col. Stewart,who can be relied upon. |
| AP_117(2nd)_24 |
7.12.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Mr.McHutchin has accepted the Deemstership. |
| AP_117(2nd)_25 |
24.12.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke More squabbles over Various offices. |
| AP_117(2nd)_26 |
30.12.1819
|
Bishop Murray to Duke Mr. Cunninghame has been appointed Deputy Attorney-General by Lord Sidmouth. This man - whom the Bishop regards as wholly unfit for the office - is a nephew of Major Taubman who has persuaded Mr.Clarke to nominate him, The Lt.-Gov, has made protest against the appointment and it is hoped that the Duke will support this. McCrone has accepted the Duke's offer and will live in Castle Mona where it is proposed to allow him three rooms. His wife,with the help of two maids,wiil look after the house,and he will supervise the gardens. Copy of Bishop's letter to Mr.Clarke re this appointment enclosed. |
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Any comments, errors or omissions gratefully received
The Editor |
||