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| AP_X34_1 |
12.12.1732
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Opinion of Mr. Dundas as to Duke James' right of succession in view of the attainder of his brother |
| AP_X34_2 | Queries regarding the right of Duke James to estates in Ireland and England as against his brother William. | |
| AP_X34_3 | Copy of AP_X34_2. | |
| AP_X34_4 |
-.-.1733
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Form of a power of attorney from Duke James (to persons not specified ) to take possesion in his name of the Isle of Man upon the death of James,Earl of Derby |
| AP_X34_5 |
11.6.1733
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Opinion of Mr. Murray upon any right to the I.O.M. which may be possessed by the Earl of Derby. |
| AP_X34_6 |
9.2.1736
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Notes regarding the I.O.M. - estimated revenue, and possibility of increasing it; method of holding estates,and the sale of part of the tithes. |
| AP_X34_7 |
7.3.1736
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Resolution of the House of Lords (copy) acknowledging the right of James, Duke of Atholl to the Barony of Strange. |
| AP_X34_8 |
14.3.1736
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Certificate (copy) that James,Lord Strange, has taken his seat in the House of Lords following on the death of the late Earl of Derby. |
| AP_X34_9 |
2.11.1736
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W.Murray to Duke. advising against spending much money on enquiries into the entailed estates left by the late Earl of Derby. |
| AP_X34_10 |
23.12.1736
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Petition of Alice Style for a renewal or the lease of the manor of Garstang,Lancs. |
| AP_X34_11 |
21.3.1737
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John Anstis (?) to Duke. with suggestions as to what Arms should be used on the seals to be used in the I.O.M. |
| AP_X34_12 |
8.7.1738
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Petition to the King from Edward,Earl of Derby.in which he claims to be the rightful owner of the I.O.M.,left to him by his predecessor Earl James,but " without his privity or consent" taken possession of by the Duke of Atholl, Prays that as the title is only “cognizable and determinable by your Majesty" he will order the Duke of Atholl to yield up the Island to the petitioner, Referred to the Atterney-General for consideration. (copy) |
| AP_X34_13 | Copy of AP_X34_12 | |
| AP_X34_14 | Case of James,Duke of Atholl,in which he sets out his claim to the Barony of Strange. | |
| AP_X34_15 | List of payments in connection with the trial of the case of Gov. Cochrane versus Seddon, Ross and Stevenson. Legal expenses payments to witnesses etc. | |
| AP_X34_16 |
n.d. c.1736
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Objections to the I.O.M. as a security for raising money. With suggestions for overcoming such objections. |
| AP_X34_17 | J. Anstie to Alex. Brodie. Desiring him to tell the Duke that he will be glad to assist him with regard to the Arms to be used on the Seal for the Isle of Man Refers to the use of the Ship and the Three Legs,and where a description of the ancient crown may be found. | |
| AP_X34_18 | Queries regarding the right of James, Earl of Derby (decd.) to dispose of his lands by will in such a manner as to pass them to his brother and successor, Edward,and so prevent them going to the Duke of Atholl, the heir at law. The Will is said to have been made "when he was very infirm and weak,and surrounded by servants and agents in the interest of Edward Stanley, now Earl of Derby" |
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