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16.1.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. He has persuaded the bishop to retain Mr. Ross,the Schoolmaster, who it was said was to be dismissed because of his age. Various clerical changes. The Bishop (Wilson) "is very old and forgets his promises very soon", The case of "the Widow" which the Keys seem determined to keep putting off. "I treat the Keye with all the good manners on my power but nothing would please them except I would give up your Grace's rights...which shall never be done by me except upon your orders".(widow was Mrs. Stevenson N.M.) |
| AP_X7_2 |
31.1.1752
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Order written by the Duke (copy) upon the Remonstrance from the Keys against the Governor. Declines to take any action in a matter which is sub judice and advises the Keys to do likewise. |
| AP_X7_3 |
8.2.1752
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Duke to Cochrane. Expresses approval of his action in the case of Mrs.Stevenson v Thomson. Informs him of his action with regard to the Key's Remonstrance. (See AP_X7_2 ) The report that the Island is to be sold is "groundless and foolish". |
| AP_X7_4 |
10.2.1752
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J.Graham to R.Mackintosh re. a proposal to lease the Abbeylands,made by someone in the Island who does not wish to be known. |
| AP_X7_5 |
21.2.1752
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W.Murrey Sr. to J.Stevenson Trivial. |
| AP_X7_6 |
2.3.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. He learns with great joy of the Duke's answer to the Keys,who are quiet for the moment. |
| AP_X7_7 |
2.3.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. The high cost of brandy in France has kept the Manx revenue down,but a large shipment is expected soon from Spain. |
| AP_X7_8 |
16.3.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. General. |
| AP_X7_9 |
8.4.1752
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H.Hamersley to Duke re the Duke's claim upon the Derby Estate. |
| AP_X7_10 |
18.4.1752
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Wm. Christian (Rec.Gen.) to Duke with thanks for favours. |
| AP_X7_11 |
7.5.1752
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Wm. Christian (Rec.Gen.) to ? with thanks for help in procuring the post of Sumner-Gen. for Capt.Lace. The behaviour of the Keys with regard to Mrs. Stevenson. The character of the Gov. |
| AP_X7_12 |
4.5.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. with a copy of a letter ( ? AP_X7_5 above) which shows the attitude of the Keys in the Stevenson case. |
| AP_X7_13 |
4.5.1752
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D. Mylrea to Mrs.Stevenson expressing good wishes for her success. |
| AP_X7_14 |
13.5.1752
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Capt. Gardiner H.M.S.'Amazon' to Cochrane re.goods seized in Derbyhaven, |
| AP_X7_15 |
25.5.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. General. |
| AP_X7_16 |
21.6.1752
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Duke to Cochrane. with a note of various queries to be answered, |
| AP_X7_17 | Queries as AP_X7_16, brought by Mr, Harrison. | |
| AP_X7_18 |
-.-.1752
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Memoranda Trivial. |
| AP_X7_19 |
2.7.1752
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J.Quayle to D. Mylrea A friendly,gossipy letter, with Manx news for D.M. in London. |
| AP_X7_20 |
11.7.1752
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Memoranda Trivial. |
| AP_X7_21 |
15.7.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. General. Suggests that as Major Christian has behaved in a scandalous manner he should be removed and replaced by Mr.H.Harrison who need not live on the Island as "the Fort needs no attendance". |
| AP_X7_22 |
3.8.1752
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Commission for Humphrey Harrison as Major General of all the Forces in the Island,Constable of Peel Castle and Capt. of the town company thereto belonging. at a salary of £20 per annum. |
| AP_X7_23 |
29.8.1752
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Duke to Cochrane. General. The Stevenson case is remitted back to the Islend. Altrough no Act has been passed in the Island he wishes the new style of dating,now universal,to be taken into use. |
| AP_X7_24 |
14.9.1752
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James Christian to Duke pleading for his brother, the Major,who he claims has not received fair treatment. ( See AP_X7_21 above ) |
| AP_X7_25 |
3.8.1752
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John Christian to James Christian. relating his troubles. He says (inter alia) that but for his services the Duke would not have opbtained peaceful possession of the Island in view of the claim of "the opposite Noble claimant". |
| AP_X7_26 |
14.9.1752
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James Christian to H.Harrison enclosing his brother's letter for the Duke. |
| AP_X7_27 |
16.9.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. Major Christian is "certainly a worthless creature and a knave to the best of his understanding". Several seizures have recently been made by the Govt.sloops but upon application to the Customs in Ireland the goods have been returned to the merchants in the Island to whom they belonged... He has had a lot of company (named) including a number of ladies "all charming fine women,but to my great misfortune none of them would agree to stay here to be Governess". |
| AP_X7_28 |
22.9.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. He has been asked to allow an Irish Lottery to be drawn in the Island,but has refused permission until he hears from the Duke,as he believes the scheme is not approved of by the Lord Lieutenant in Ireland, |
| AP_X7_29 |
22.9.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. He has again been asked to allow the Irish lottery, of which he sends an advertisement. |
| AP_X7_30 | Advertisement (printed) for an Irish Lottery. (see AP_X7_29 ) in aid of Hospitals and repairs to Essex Bridge. | |
| AP_X7_31 |
7.10.1752
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James Christian to H.Harrison asking him to try and obtain the Duke's permission for the drawing of the Lottery in the Islend. If he does there will be some tickets for him, |
| AP_X7_32 |
14.10.1752
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Duke to Cochrane. (copy) absolutely forbidding the drawing of the above lottery ,or any other lottery in the the Island. It would be most imprudent to allow there a thting which is quite illegal in Britain and Ireland. |
| AP_X7_33 |
11.11.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. General. Rumours are current that the Island has been either sold or leased to the Government, |
| AP_X7_34 |
27.11.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. The petition of Mr.Clarke,who is encouraged by Mr.Stevenson the advocate "who in this country is called Councillor Timber-head". |
| AP_X7_35 |
23.12.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. General. With a list of Bills to be considered by the Keys. |
| AP_X7_36 | List of Bills,as AP_X7_35. | |
| AP_X7_37 |
15.12.1752
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. (Doubtful about the date of this. It may be 1753 N.M.) The Stevenson case being yet unsettled he has ordered the Keys to meet and forbidden them to leave the town until they gave a judgement. |
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