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| AP_137_1 |
12.2.1666
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Grant by King Charles II to the Earl of Derby of all "Mynes Royall of Geuld or Silver" in the Island, (copy) |
| AP_137_2 |
23.12.1775
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Agreement by which H.Cosnahan and others (acting for the creditors of G.Griffith) transfer to J.Challinge and others the unexpired portion of a 40 year lease of the mines which Griffith had obtained from the Duke on 8th April 1746, and which had been taken over by Cosnahan etc, when Griffith was unable to pay what he owed to them. |
| AP_137_3 |
29.8.1779
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B.Rawling to J.White ( who appear to have been in partnership to work the mines N.M.) saying that as it is rumoured that the Company is to sell the mines because they cannot meet their creditors,the writer and his partner should not hand over the ore they held until their claims are met. Describes what has been done at Laxey up to that date. |
| AP_137_4 |
26.5.1783
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Judgement from the Privy Council on an appeal against an order of the Lt.-Gov. dated 20.9.1781 The appeal is dismissed. ( There is nothing to show what this order was, but the parties concerned were the "Mining Coy." and "Elliott and others." N.M.) |
| AP_137_5 |
3.7.1788
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Report by B.Robenson on slate quarries at Peel Hill,Glen May, Broad Rock,Knockaloe,Glen Rushen, Black Dub and Barroole (which,however, tells us little more than that they were there. N.M.) |
| AP_137_6 |
24.9.1789
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Coy.for Smelting Lead etc. to T.Moore asking his assistance in doing business in the Island. |
| AP_137_7 |
-.10.1791
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Coy.for Smelting Lead etc. to T.Moore asking his assistance in doing business in the Island. |
| AP_137_8 |
14.5.1792
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J.Thompson to Duke Reporting on conditions at Laxey,Foxdale,Ballacorkish and Bradda. |
| AP_137_9 |
2.2.1794
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J. Summers to Duke with reports on the mines and working A/cs for mining and smeltimg between June 1792 and June 1793. Also an account of a boring of 128 ft. in a search for coal at Derbyhaven. |
| AP_137_10 |
12.6.1794
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J.Summers to C.Small refers to the difficulties experienced with the smelters whe have been brought ever, but do not know their work. Also with the country-folk, whose Cows are said to suffer from the smoke etc. |
| AP_137_11 |
13.5.1795
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J.Summers to C.Small advising that Mr.Gawne has insisted that all smelting shall cease. This is said to be because of the complaints of his tenants about the smoke,but is really because the Duke has not given him a good office and takes no notice of him. |
| AP_137_12 |
30.6.1796
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Analysis of ores from various mines,as made by W, Farquharson |
| AP_137_13 |
2.7.1796
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W. Farquharson to Duke re the analysis. (see AP_137_12 N.M.) |
| AP_137_14 |
n.d.
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John Cubbon of Rushen to Duke praying thet he may be given possession of a house which he had rented for the use of the mines, and in which though no longer needed for the mines John Summers,the Mining Coy's agent,is still living. |
| AP_137_15 |
-.6.1794
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Working A/cs for the mines for the years ending June 1794 (This should be with No. 10 above. NM.) |
| AP_137_16 |
-.-.1794
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Memo. of ore raised and cost of working the mines for the year ending at Midsummer 1794. |
| AP_137_17 |
4.11.1795
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Valuation of ore etc,available at the mines. |
| AP_137_18 |
8.12.1796
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J.Summers to Duke reporting on the various mines. |
| AP_137_19 |
24.5.1799
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A/c. between John Summers and Duke. These cover rents paid for the Smelting Mill and for the Calf,less expenses for mining and smelting and for taking sheep to the Calf. |
| AP_137_20 |
24.7.1822
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S.Davey to C.Macintosh (Glasgow) regretting that has had not been able to get to the Island. |
| AP_137_21 |
26.7.1822
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C.Macintosh to Duke with the results of an assay of lead from the "Portmore" vein - which he and Mungo have christened the Margery vein - and a small specimen of the silver obtained therefrom. |
| AP_137_22 |
29.7.1822
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C.Macintosh to Duke saying that by a clerical error in the above letter he had shown the result as being much less valuable than it actually was. Also,enclosing AP_137_20 above,with a note on the writer. |
| AP_137_23 |
2.10.1822
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C.Macintosh to Duke with some more information about Mr. Davey, who believes in the divining rod. |
| AP_137_24 |
12.10.1822
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with some more information about Mr. Davey, who believes in the divining rod. |
| AP_137_25 |
20.12.1822
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Detailed report on the Mine at Laxey. Author not stated. |
| AP_137_26 |
3.5.1823
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C.Macintosh to Duke detailing his method of analysing the lead ore. He sends a "water-proof umberella" for the Duchess,and speaks of "his water proof patent" which will necessitate him going to London. |
| AP_137_27 |
12.5.1823
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J.Bland to C.Macintosh re a proposed visit to the Island and a request for information about the mines. |
| AP_137_28 |
14.5.1823
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C. Macintosh to Duke with information about Mr.Bland (See AP_137_27 above) who is interested in mining in Westmoreland. |
| AP_137_29 |
31.5.1823
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J.Bland to C.Macintosh asking for information about the Manx mines. |
| AP_137_30 |
3.6.1823
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C.Macintosh to Duke enclosing AP_137_29 above. |
| AP_137_31 |
6.12.1781
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Details of the legal action between The Lead Co. and Elliott & Co. over the right to work the mines under the unexpired portion of the lease granted to G. Griffith. |
| AP_137_32 |
4.7.1780
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Lease frem Duke to The Governor and Company for smelting down Lead with
Pit Coal and Sea Coal. of all mining rights in the Island. (.N.B. This striking document consists of four sheets of parchment,each 30" by 25" with the seal of the Company attached. The body is engrossed,and the title adorned with some very elaborate penmanship.It would make a fine exhibit. N.M. ) |
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