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| AP_X29_1 |
16.9.1779
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Ld. Weymouth to Duke. He has given directions for Gov. Dawson to explain why he prevented the removal of the Duke's records, |
| AP_X29_2 |
16.7.1791
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H.Dundas to Duke, He is proposing to the King that Commissioners be sent to the Island to enquire into and report on conditions there. This will afford the Duke an opportunity to prove his oft repeated assertions that the interests of the Manx people and himself are not at variance, |
| AP_X29_3 |
8.9.1791
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H.Dundas to Commissioners. (copy) detailing the grounds of their enquiry. |
| AP_X29_4 |
9.2.1792
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Dundas (Sec.) to Duke reporting that the Commissioners are proceeding with all possible speed. |
| AP_X29_5 |
27.9.1792
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Dundas to Duke. He has carefully considered the report of the Commissioners,and has suggested to the Treasury the considerathon of their proposals about the revenue. He feels that the operation of the Revesting Act call for certain alterations in the ancient Constitution of the Island,but is undecided whether these should be made by the Legislature of Gt.Britain or that of the Island. The preparation of them,however,is the duty of the executive government,and he has instructed the Law Officers of the Crown to attend to the matter. The loss of the Duke's manorial rights must receive separate consideration with a view to compensation if such be found necessary. The Duke's allegations that his rights suffer from the acts of the Crown servants in the Island have neither been proved nor disproved "and I despair that they ever can be" but. mutual discussion in a friendly spirit is the best way to get it done. As regards the Duke's request that he be appointed Hereditary Governor of the Island he regrets that he cannot advise the King to grant: this, as such a thing is contrary to all modern ideas,and would not meet with public approval. Nor does he think that the collection of the Revenue should be put in the Hands of the Duke,as he proposes. There is nothing to justify such a deviation of the usual practice, |
| AP_X29_6 |
8.3.1793
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Duke to Dundas (copy) announcing his arrival in the Island. He has taken what steps he can for the defence of the Island,but the guns available are not suitable and trained artillery men are not available to serve them. He feels it his duty to report that all the public buildings are in a disgraceful condition - Castle Rushen is no better than a pile of ruins,and the room there in which he took the oath was so dilapidated that he expected the fragments of the wainscoting to tumble down on him at any moment. Barracks have been built in the castle ditch "where no man in his senses would have placed them", He hopes that orders may be given to have these things put right. |
| AP_X29_7 |
25.3.1793
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Richmond to Duke stating,on behelf of the Ordnance, that the Island has not been neglected. Much money has been spent on work there, if it has been ill-spent the blame lies on those on the spot. Steps shall be taken to replace or improve the guns as soon as possible,but there are other and more vulnerable places which must receive prior attention, That the magazines should be so damp is bad,and steps must be taken to preserve the powder better. A tedious but effective method of getting that which has been spoiled back into good condition is suggested. No artillerymen can be spared,but two invalid gunners will be sent,if possible,to instruct men of the Fencibles in the use of the guns. Conditions at the moment are such that little can be done but,as far as is possible,any requests the Duke may make will be complied with.. |
| AP_X29_8 |
22.6.1793
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Att.-Gen. and Sol.-Gen. to Dundas. with remarks on an Act of Tynwald sent for their inspection. To describe the Duke as Lord of the Manor of Man is incorrect. This Lordship was vested in the King,and though a number of the royalties and rights which usually appertain to a Manor are reserved to the Atholl family it does not appear that any Manor actually now exists. (copy) |
| AP_X29_9 |
9.7.1793
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Att.-Gen. and Sol.-Gen. to Dundas. Having considered a letter from the Duke re the above they repeat that they do not deny that he is seized of the Manor of Man,if there be such a Manor. But they do not agree that it exists. Before the Royal assent is given to the Tynwald Act regarding game they advise that the opinion of the Manx Attorney-General should be obtained as to whether there is such a thing as a Manor of Man and,if so, whether the Duke holds it. Also,as to whether the Act has been made sufficiently public for residents in the Island to consider it and to say what effect it may have. (copy) |
| AP_X29_10 |
18.7.1793
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Dundas to Duke. enclosing the above AP_X29_9, and asking that it be laid before the Law Officers of the Island so that their opinion on it may be submitted to the King before he gives His assent to the Act. |
| AP_X29_11 |
30.8.1794
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Duke to Duke of Portland (draft) recommending Deemster Lace and High Bailiff Crellin to be first and second Deemsters respectively,and pointing out the need for Deemsters to be acquainted with the Manx language. |
| AP_X29_12 |
18.2.1795
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Portland to Duke. Trivial. |
| AP_X29_13 |
28.2.1795
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Portland to Duke. The delay in carrying out the Duke's wishes is due to the lack of an answer to AP_X29_10 above. |
| AP_X29_14 |
28.10.1795
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Duke to Dundas. complaining that no Attorney-General has yet been appointed. Without the proper legal assistance it ise not possible for him to draft the laws necessary for the improvement of affairs in the Island. Nor has he been informed of the wishes of the Ministry. He is therefor abandoning his proposed visit to the Island (he writes from Dunkeld) as it would be a disgrace were he to receive complaints of abuses which he could not rectify,and,seeing the miserable condition of the public buildings, be unable to have them repaired except, as has already happened to a considerable extent,at his own expense. Affairs in the Island are getting worse due to the want of system and the bad health. and involved circumstances of the Lieut.-Governor It is therefor not unreasonable that he should be told by the Ministry what is being done about a settlement with his Family, and also that he should learn,as Governor of between thirty and forty thousand subjects,why they are being neglected. (draft) |
| AP_X29_15 |
6.5.1796
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Duke to Portland. (copy) Having been back in the Island for ten days he has been enquiring into the many abuses which he finds to exist due to the absence of proper laws. In this he has had the assistance of the two Deemsters,but it has been very noticeable how great is the need for an Attorney-General. This office has now been without an occupant in the Island for three years,and he begs that one may be appointed. He requests instructions as to how to deal with aliens,possible enemy agents,now in the Island,where the laws regarding such are out of date. |
| AP_X29_16 | Draft for the above AP_X29_15. (?) | |
| AP_X29_17 |
16.5.1796
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Portland to Duke. He agrees about the need to have the Att.-Gen. in the Island,and will instruct him to go there as soon as possible. If his health will not allow of this another one will be appointed. |
| AP_X29_18 |
1.6.1796
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Portland to Duke. Sir Wadsworth Busk reports that his health will not permit him to resume his duties,so a successor will be appointed, The proposal to coin a thousamd pounds worth of pence and half-pence has been submitted to the Privy Council. |
| AP_X29_19 |
25.6.1796
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Duke to Portland. with a Bill (for the better security of HM's person and Government) for the Royal approval. |
| AP_X29_20 |
15.7.1796
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Portland to Duke. returning three Bills sent for approval two are returned approved,but the one for the punishment of Forgery, Perjury and Swindling is thought by the Law Officers to require certain amendments. |
| AP_X29_21 |
22.7.1796
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Duke to Portland. (copy) If the Bill is not drawn as well as it might be it is owing to the absence of an Attorney-General, It is requested that the Law Officers of the Crown may make what alterations are considered to be necessary,for an Act of that nature is much wanted, |
| AP_X29_22 |
12.8.1796
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Portland to Duke. asking for further information with regard to an application from Capt. Quayle to the Duke of York. |
| AP_X29_23 |
25.8.1796
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Portland to Duke. before the Souncil can give a decision with regard to new coinage they wish to know whether it is to be in all respects similar to that now in circulation. |
| AP_X29_24 |
7.1.1797
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Portland to Duke. expressing his regret that the Duke should have felt aggrieved that he had not been informed of the appointment of Mr.Frankland as Att.-General before the public announcement of it. At the same time he must point out that as Governor he has no concern with the appointment of a Law Officer of the Crown, this being no matter of his Patronage. Nor is he entitled to recommend to that office. Mr.Frankland must be free to take up his duties whenever he sees fit to do so. |
| AP_X29_25 |
15.1.1797
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Duke to Portland. denying that he ever thought or suggested that he had any rights,as Governor, with the appointment of a Law Officer of the Crown. He applied four years ago for a new Att.-Gen. to be appointed without delay,but no suitable man could be found who was willing to do the work for the small salary attached to the post. He was then asked if he could find one,and suggested Mr.Hope - not as one having the right to do so,but in the hope that it would assist in getting the post filled. At the same time it should not be forgotten that he is not an ordinary Governor,but one with a special position in the I.O.M.,a Peer of Parliament and a steady supporter of H.M.'s Government,. which might be though to entitle his recommendations to some respect. Goes on to give reasons why Mr.Frankland should,for the time being, remain in London rather than go to the Island as he has been instructed to do. |
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