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Brief Description
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| AP_X46_1.1 |
16.7.1734
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An Act for repairing the Harbours of the Island. |
| AP_X46_1.2 |
1.10.1734
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An Act for collecting and applying the Funds for the repairing of the Harbours. |
| AP_X46_2 |
8.1.1753
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An Act to continue the above two Acts for a further period of 2I years. |
| AP_X46_3 |
n.d.
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Observations on the above Acts. (Author not atated.) |
| AP_X46_4 |
4.12.1746
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Licence to George Moore to enclose land near Douglas Fort. With plan. |
| AP_X46_5 |
4.3.1758
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Letter from George Moore to Bishop (Copy) enclosing two(printed) copies of his reasons for nominating Peel,rather than Castletown,as the place in which to build the school for which the funds had been left by his father. |
| AP_X46_6 |
3.5.1758
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Agreement between George Moore and J.Brew and P.Kelly re. the building of a wall round the Intack covered by No.4 above. Also a bullwark. |
| AP_X46_7 |
7.1.1759
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Letter George Moore to ? saying that he had intended to use the intack he had obtained for the erection of premises in which his son George could conduct a tobacco business. He now learns, however,that the walls which he has had build to enclose the ground interfere with the fire of the guns in the fort. |
| AP_X46_8 |
11.7.1758
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Permit to leave the Island issued to Capt.John Dennis. |
| AP_X46_9 |
26.1.1759
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Permit to leave the Island issued to Mr. J. Tarbett |
| AP_X46_10 |
26.1.1759
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Letter from George Moore to Customs (?) Collector at Castletown complaining of delays caused by the Gauger at Peel to a cargo of Brandy etc. being discharged by a Dutch ship from Bordeaux. Also complaining,with various instances,of the misbehaviour of Capt.Lidderdale,the DeputySearcher. Mentions the shallowness of the harbour at Peel,which is such that ships of any size have to discharge their cargo overside in the bay before they can enter. Mentions also his yard and cellars alongside the quay for the reception of his cargoes of wine and spirits. |
| AP_X46_11 |
13.2.1759
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Affidavit of L.Rigg, master of the "Michael & James" that he has delivered a cargo shipped at Peel at "the heads of Air". |
| AP_X46_12 | Trivial. | |
| AP_X46_13 |
2.2.1759
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Petition of Georges Moore to Gov.Cochrane praying that he be granted undisturbed possession of his Intack near the Douglas Port,which is being threatened by Mathias Taggart on behalf of the Duke. (Says,incidentally that at that date the "platform" of the fort was,and had long been, ruinous ,and the walls almost level with the ground. N.M.) This was followed by a petition from Moore for a stay of execution of the orders given him to demolish part of his wall until he can establish that it is built in accordance with his rights, Also an account of a long conversation botween Moore and the Governor. (which seems to have got them nowhere. N.M.) |
| AP_X46_14 |
5.2.1759
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Petition of J.Brew & P. Kelly to to Gov. Cochrane (copy) re. the orders issued to demolish a wall built by them around Moore's intack. With a memo. of a conversation had by them with the Gov(in his bedroom)when he refused to have any dealings with them. Also another memo. of an application to Deemster Taubman who refused to interfere in a dispute between such prominent men as the Governor and Moore. |
| AP_X46_15 |
20.2.1759
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Letter from George Moore to Duke putting his case before him ... |
| AP_X46_16 |
20.2.1759
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Letter from G.Moore to Maj Harrison asking his influence with the Duke |
| AP_X46_17 |
23.2.1759
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Maj. Harrison to Gov. Cochrane re. the Duke's right to sell the tithes.Maj. Harrison to G.Moore (copy) assuring him of the Duke's belief in his good intentions,and of his wish for the prosperity and happiness of the Island. |
| AP_X46_18 |
8.3.1759
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Maj. Harrison Reply, in general, to AP_X46_16 Duke to Gov. Cochrane (copy ) expressing his wish to encourage trade by all possible means ,and to meet Mr.Moore's wishes if possible. |
| AP_X46_19 |
12.3.1759
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G.Moore to Maj Harrison; General |
| AP_X46_20 |
13.4.1759
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G.Moore to Gov. Cochrane, with reply (Copies) suggesting the raising of a loan of £1,800 for improvements to Peel harbour, which he wishes to begin at once in accordance with a plan sent. Gov. is agreable but says no loan may be raised without the approval of the Keys. If this is obtained he will give all help possible. |
| AP_X46_21 |
17.4.1759
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G.Moore to Maj Harrison advising him of the situation with regard to the suggested loan. |
| AP_X46_22.1 |
13.4.1759
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Copies of AP_X46_20 |
| AP_X46_22.2 |
17.4.1759
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G.Moore to Gov. Cochrane 17.4.1759 (copy) suggesting that an application to the Keys would be better received if made by the Gov. than by the writer. |
| AP_X46_22.3 | Petition from G.Moore and T. Mylrea, Supervisors of Peel Harbour to the Harbour Committee of Tynwald (Copy) praying that the improvemnts suggested may be made,and permission given for the raising of a loan. | |
| AP_X46_22.4 | Petition from G.Moore and T.Mylrea asking permission to borrow. | |
| AP_X46_22.5 | Observations on the above by G.Moore and T.Mylrea in which are detailed the delopment of the harbour and the financial difficulties encountered. | |
| AP_X46_22.6 |
16.6.1759
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Memorandum by Silvester Fairbrother (copy ) with regard to the difficulty of entering the harbour as examplified by the case of the "Daniel & Nicholas" |
| AP_X46_22.7 | Account of the proceedings in Tynwald,in which permission to raise the loan was refused. | |
| AP_X46_22.8 | Copies of AP_X46_23,24 and 25 below. (All the papers numbered AP_X46_22 are bound together in one bundle. N.M.) |
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| AP_X46_23 |
26.7.1759
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Petition from G.Moore (on behalf of the inhabitents of Peel |
| AP_X46_24 |
26.10.1759
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Petition from G.Moore to Duke asking for a decision as to whether harbour dues collected at Peel may be spent there only,or for the improvement of other harbours, as decreed by Tynwald. |
| AP_X46_25 |
8.11.1759
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Duke to G. Moore (Draft) saying that the decision of Tynwald appears to him to be in accordance with the Harbour Acts. |
| AP_X46_26 |
29.11.1759
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Map of Peel Harbour showing suggested improvements.. With a note of four recent accidents to shipping caused by the present conditions. |
| AP_X46_27 |
13.4,1789
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G.Moore to Gov. Cochrane (Copy) with copies of several letters relating to this matter of Peel harbour. |
| AP_X46_28 |
26.4.1769
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Petition of J.Brew and other boatmen to the Collectors and Water-Bailiffs. (Copy) praying for the return of a boat seized by Capt.Lidderdale at Peel on the pretext that it had been used to ship brandy on board the Liverpool ship “Hare”. |
| AP_X46_29 |
25.4.1759
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Statement by Capt.G.Golley of the snow "Hare". |
| AP_X46_30 |
28.4.1759
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Memorandum by J. Brew etc. re. the conduct of Capt.Lidderdale. |
| AP_X46_31 |
30.4.1759
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Petition from G.Moore to Gov.Cochrane nn which he asksthat Mr.Lidderdale may be reprimanded, also that a ruling may be given as to the export of small quantities of spirits to be used as ship's stores. With reply from Gov. |
| AP_X46_32 |
2.5.1759
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Harrison to G.Moore(Copy) informing him of the Duke's approval of his plans for the harbour. |
| AP_X46_33 | Memo. by S. Fairbrother re Mr.Lidderdale's strict interpretation of the law. | |
| AP_X46_34 |
22.5.1752
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G.Moore to Harrison complaining about Mr.Lidderdale. |
| AP_X46_35 | G.Moore to Harrison complaining about Mr.Lidderdale. | |
| AP_X46_36 |
5.7.1759
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Harbour Supervisors,as chosen by Tynwald. |
| AP_X46_37 | - copy of AP_X46_36 - with instructions also about the next bridges to be built,which are :- (1739) Sulby, between St.Johns and Peel, Ballaglonna, between Ramsey and Kk. Bride,and near Kk. Patrick, | |
| AP_X46_38 |
18.7.1769
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G.Moore to Maj. Harrison General,re Peel harbour and the awkward position in which he finds himself owing to Tynwald wanting one thing and the people of Peel another. |
| AP_X46_39 |
26.7.1759
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Petition from G. Moore to Keys. praying that harbour dues collected at Peel may not be used for the benefit of other towns until Peel harbour is improved. Decided,that nothing be done for a month or until the Duke's pleasure be known. |
| AP_X46_40 |
26.7.1759
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G.Moore to Mr Murray (? 3rd Duke before he succeeded N.M.) |
| AP_X46_41 |
27.10.1759
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Petition from G. Moore to Keys. praying that harbour dues collected at Peel may not be used for the benefit of other towns until Peel harbour is improved. Dcided,that nothing we done for a month or until the Duke's pleasure be known. |
| AP_X46_42 |
27.10.1759
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G.Moore to Duke. begging that his wishes may be made known.Without delay. |
| AP_X46_43 |
27.11.1759
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G.Moore to Duke complaining that the Governor,whose displeasure he has incurred, has agreed to the construction of a road at Ballamore. This road will cut right across his lawn and ruin the estate,while it will be of no advantage to anyone. He begs that it may be stopped. |
| AP_X46_44 |
27.11.1759
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G.Moore to Hon.John Murray of Strowan (later 3rd Duke, see my surmise on AP_X46_39 above. N.M.) Repeating what is said in No. 43 |
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