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28.4.1780
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Robert Heywood to Peter John Heywood The business of the Keys is being done entirely by a Committee of five with Taubman at their head, the rest not being consulted. A vacancy occurring in a public post for which two nominations have been made he suggests that the Duke should make a third one and so test his strength. Efforts to thwart the Duke's interests in the Island are so strong that he has been warned that his life is in danger while P.J.H. is esteemed a traitor who,having sold his Estates in the Island, now wishes to sell the people. The latter was stated by Vic.-Gen.Moore at a meeting of the Clergy ,but Parson Crebbin answered that any Manxmen should be ashamed to say such a thing of a man who was trying to serve them so hard as you were. Various rumours about the Fencibles and the Keys. He has taken a house for the Bishop at £21 p.a. |
| AP_122(2nd)_2 |
14.5.1780
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Peter John Heywood to ? At a conference in London the Duke's Bill has been so mangled,and so much attention has been given to the views of the Crown officials in the Island as to give rise to fears - even before it reaches the House of Commons - that his interests might best be served by selling to the Crown all the rights reserved to him by the Act of 1765. |
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15.5.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke much as above,but with added details. |
| AP_122(2nd)_4 |
30.5.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke suggesting that a petition be sent to Parliament from the people of the Island complaining of the illegal and tyrannical behaviour of the Keys,and asking that they be "annihilated" and the people empowered to elect a House of Assembly. He ishappy to learn that Mr. Clucas,who is much liked in the Island,is to be Vicar-Gen. and asks that Calcott Heywood (his brother) may be given the post of Episc.Register which Clucas will vacate. |
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11.6.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke He has received the suggested Petition,signed by a very great number of people. In the business of the Bill he meets with nothing but delays. The matter of the lead mines is also receiving attention but is being hampered by the rioting in London. Describes how, Lord Sandwich being assaulted by the mob,he and Mr.Crebbin managed to be of great help in his rescue and escape, though the newspapers gave the credit to Col.Smith (Lt.Gov. I.O.M) who happened to be in charge of the troops on the spot. The effects which Mr.Lutwidge's new Bill may be expected to have on the herring curing industry. |
| AP_122(2nd)_6 |
11.6.1780
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Peter John Heywood to W.Fraser (Sec/State Office) requesting that the Privy Council may be given certain information regarding the seperation of the Records. |
| AP_122(2nd)_7 |
30.7.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke The Bishop (Bishop Mason N.M.) has been enthroned and has created a good impression, being much more effable and condescending than his predecessor (Richmond N.M.) In a heated interview with Mr. Taubman the Bishop has come off best regarding the appointment of new Vicars-General, He is stoutly upholding the Duke's interests,and the writer feels that "if he will restrain himself to a modest use of wine" he will do well. Bishopscourt is in such a bad state rather than attempt to repair it, it would be better to build a new house. Messrs Quayle, Cosnahan and Taubman, with the rest of their party are doing all in their power to stir up bad feeling against the Duke, but Mr Betham, the Collector at Douglas,supports the Duke. It being said that the Lt.Gov. is resigning the writer suggests himself for the post with his brother Robt. as Seneschal. (Four sheets missing here. N.M.) Preparations to reopen the mines at Foxdale have begun, much to the joy of the people. He suggests an annual Dinner be given to the Moars and the Setting Quests. As they would only expect ale and punch it would not cost much and would gain their good will...He sends a little present of five gallons of pickled Samphire and hopes to follow it with some puffins and herrings shortly. |
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18.8.1780
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Robert Heywood to Lt.Gov. Dawson asking if a Proclamation he has issued fobidding the shooting of game is intended to apply to persons licenced to do so by writer as the Lord's gemekeeper. |
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20.8.1780
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Lt.Gov. Dawson to Robert Heywood a reply to the above [AP_122(2nd)_8], saying that it does. |
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21.8.1780
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Robert Heywood to Peter John Heywood General. |
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31.8.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke General. |
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23.9.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke Young Mr.Taubman is in London trying to obtain the post of Lt.Gov.for himself. "which the Duke must find means to prevent,or we shall be badly off indeed". A man wishing to be ordained has attempted to deceive the Bishop by presenting forged documents to him. |
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2.11.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke Owing to bad weather the Manx pacquet boat from Whitehaven has been unable to sail for three weeks. General. |
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24.11.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke A vessel from Danzig having been driven ashore and seized as the property of the Duke - to prevent her gear and cargo being stolen - a legal quibble has arisen as to whether the cargo is liable for duty. |
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9.12.1780
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T.Hardin & Co.to Robert Heywood re sale of the above. |
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16.11.1780
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ArchDeacon Mylrea to Robert Heywood re his lease of the Lord's Lhane. |
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30.11.1780
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Peter John Heywood to ArchDeacon Mylrea re his lease of the Lord's Lhane. |
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3.12.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke A reorganisation of the Revenue is imperative that that the Duke should assert his right to the patronage of that Dept. and the Civil Establishment. Mr.Lutwidge claims them and they give him too much power. Details with regard to this gent's irregular sources of income are given,by which he increases a nominal £400 p.a. to £1,000. |
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24.12.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke He has arrived in the Island after a 36 hour passage. More defalcations by Mr.Quayle are coming to light. |
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30.12.1780
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Peter John Heywood to Duke expressing his opinion that it is essential that the Bill safeguarding the Duke's rights should be passed by Parliament and not the Keys. To get this done he suggests the advisability of giving way on certain points rather than risk losing all. |
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26.1.1781
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Peter John Heywood to Robert Heywood re the salvage of the Danzig ship. (Part missing N.M.) |
| AP_122(2nd)_22 |
30.1.1781
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Robert Heywood to Peter John Heywood Another wreck has occured the "London" and,has been seized by the Customs, who obtained the aid of a party of Fencibles to deny it to the writer when he went to claim it on behalf of the Duke. |
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1.2.1781
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Peter John Heywood to Duke asking him to take immediate action with regard to the above |
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7.2.1781
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Peter John Heywood to Duke the cargo taken from the "London" by the Customs has already been sold by them to their friends at very low prices so as to forestall action by the Duke. General remarks on the Bill being prepared etc. |
| AP_122(2nd)_25 |
16.7.1781
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Robert Heywood to Peter John Heywood News of the defeat the Duke's Bill having been received the country people are "much cast down" while Taubman,Quayle etc. are saying "they will not leave the Duke a bird's nest in the Island by the time they have done with him". |
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25.8.1781
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Peter John Heywood to Duke He finds the people opposed to the Keys who, being afraid to impose a tax by which to recover the expenses incurred by them in opposing the Duke's Bill are taking the money from other funds so that the public will suffer just as much but will not notice it. More trouble over the custody of the Deeds. The Game laws are being disregarded,and the grouse are almost exterminated.There is more trouble at Foxdale,where the complicated leases in connection with the mines are making things awkward. But samples of excellent ore are being obtained and prospects look good. |
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13.10.1781
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Peter John Heywood to Duke Mr.Lutwidge has made many new appointments in the Customs service. The way in which he gets his Accounts passed. There are more legal delays with regard to the ownership of the mines,(continuation from here onward missing. N.M.) |
| AP_122(2nd)_28 |
26.1.1782
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M.Lowry to Robert Heywood with an offer for the lease to collect Seaweed. |
| AP_122(2nd)_29 |
27.1.1782
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Deemster Lace to Robert Heywood requesting a copy of the Act of Settlement. |
| AP_122(2nd)_30 |
28.1.1782
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Robert Heywood to Peter John Heywood (2 copies) Little justice is to be
expected until a Lt.Gov.is appointed who can be depended upon to do both Duke and people justice. He encloses an offer (above N.M.)to lease the seaweed for £25,but believes it to be worth £40 though Quayle was paying only £11.10.0. |
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30.1.1782
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Peter John Heywood to Duke with a draft of the intended Act of Tynwald and his observations onthe clause relating to Boons and Customs and the right to Game. (2 copies) |
| AP_122(2nd)_32 |
30.1.1782
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Peter John Heywood to (Mr.Beardsworth ?, N.M. ) roughly as above [AP_122(2nd)_31]. |
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