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| AP_X73_1 |
19.6.1816
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Return of a Detachmnent of the 54th Regt,at Douglas. |
| AP_X73_2 |
20.6.1816
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Return of a Detachmnent of the 54th Regt, in the I.O.M. |
| AP_X73_3 |
26.6.1816
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Return of Powder in store at Douglas and Peel. |
| AP_X73_4 |
10.9.1816
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Barracks Office to Mr. Brine informing him that he will probably be removed from the I.O.M. at Christmas,on reduction of staff. |
| AP_X73_5 |
28.1.1736
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J.Makon to Duke re. his rights as heir at law of the late Earl of Derby,and of a possible flaw in the signing of the latter's will. |
| AP_X73_6 |
11.8.1736
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Minutes of a Tynwald Court which cover the passing of a Act regarding the prosecution of Appeals and another re. the bribing of Jurymen. (Apparently extracted in connection with the action of John Stevenson against Gov. Murray. N.M.) |
| AP_X73_7 |
30.4.1737
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J.Sharpe to Duke with a copy of the will (missing N.M.) of the late Earl of Derby. From the caution used by the present Earl about this will the writer is very suspicious that he is doubtful about his right to the title and some of the estate,which should go to the Duke. |
| AP_X73_8 |
27.11.1754
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Duke to Treasury (Draft) He notes that the Treasury wish to renew negotiations
for the purchase of the Island,and wish to appoint some person to treat
with him to that end. He therefor reminds them that he laid proposals before Mr. Pelham two years ago as to the terms on which he was willing to part with the Island and with which he is still ready and willing to comply. |
| AP_X73_9 |
8.2.1755
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Note of papers given to Mr.J.Sharpe. |
| AP_X73_10 |
8.3.1755
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Treasury to Duke. The proposals referred to (see AP_X73_8) cannot be found. A copy of them,or fresh proposals are requested. |
| AP_X73_11 |
22.11.1754
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Treasury to Duke. The Treasury,having received a memorial from the merchants of Whitehaven complaining of the smuggling from the I.O.M., wish to renew negotiations for the purchase of it. (N.B. This is wrongly dated 1756 on the endorsement. N.M, ) |
| AP_X73_12 | Memorial referred to in the above. Estimates the loss to the Revenue as £200,000 per annum,and points out especially the harm done to the coal trade between Whitehaven and Dublin.etc. (Copy ) | |
| AP_X73_13 | - copy of AP_X73_12 - (part missing) | |
| AP_X73_14 |
14.4.1769
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Baron Maule to Duke After consulting with other friends he is sending the Duke a draft of a letter such as will be suitable for him to write to "the Chief Man himself." |
| AP_X73_15 |
11.2.1743
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Wm. Christian (Att.Gen.) to Duke announcing his arrivat at Whitehaven with funds from the Island, |
| AP_X73_16 |
23.4.1743
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Wm. Dover (London) to Duke,asking that one John Cammock of Dromore (Ireland), who had abducted and married Eliz.Turner,an imbecile heiress fourteen years of age,and fled with her to Castletown,might be arrested and sent to Ireland for trial. |
| AP_X73_17 |
19.2.1744
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J. Humfrey to Duke. applying for the tenancy of the Calf. |
| AP_X73_18 |
18.4.1744
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D. Mylrea & J.Taubman to Duke. Before they were aware that war had broken out they were applied to by Sidebotham,the King's Officer, for assistance to seize a French ship which was in Douglas harbour,where she had recently unloaded, Not wishing to violate the Duke's rights to jurisdiction over the harbours,but yet not sure of the correct procecure,they refused the assistance asked for but ordered the Commander of Douglas to detain her until further orders. Sidebotham then said he would seize her in the King's name and called to his assistance the crew of a Liverpool cruiser which happened to be lying there. But,being overawed by superior force,he at last left her in the hands of the Commander - where she remains. Another French ship, which had been driven into Ramsey by stress of weather,was taken by a Liverpool pilot-boat said to be sent by the Mayor and Collector of that port. On learning of this orders were sent to the Captain of Ramsey to instruct the Liverpool men to quit their capture or take the consequences. They refused to do so,though unable to show any authority, but eventually thought better of it and left. The facts of both cases are sent as it is feared that they may be misrepresented in England. |
| AP_X73_19 |
28.4.1744
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Statement of James Moss,taken on oath at Castle Rushen. Says,that being
a prisoner at Cardigan,in Wales,he was ordered to assist in the capture
of Wm. Owens and his vessel in Cardigan Bay, Owens being said to be an outlaw.
Owens first tried to bribe the Revenue officer in charge of the boarding
party,but not succeeding, shot him dead. He then shot and wounded others
of the party including Moss,and they retreated, Moss,owing to his wound,could
not go with them,and was imprisoned by Owens until he sailed,bringing Moss
with him, to the I.O.M. where he gave information to Mr. Sidebotham, In consequence of the avove statement strict orders were issued to all concerned to make every effort to capture Owens. |
| AP_X73_20 |
3.12.1744
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Answer of Edward, Earl of Derby,to the Bill of Complaint brought against him by the Bishop and clergy of the I.O.M. with regard to the impropriate tithes. |
| AP_X73_21 |
27.11.1744
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Duke to Lindesay. Payment of annuities to the clergy out the impropriate tithes is to be stopped in the hope that this will cause them to go ahead with their suit against the Earl of Derby,which they let lie for so long, but in which he is still willing to join them. |
| AP_X73_22 |
19.10.1744
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Lindesay to Duke. Owens,with two of his crew and Moss the soldier (see No.19 above) have been handed over to a King's Messenger (John Robson) who came for them from Liverpool. |
| AP_X73_23 |
3.11.1744
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Lindesay to Duke. No way can be found to remit funds to Scotland,but Mr.Moore is willing to give Bills on London at 1% Two miners sent by Mr.Griffith to inspect the lead mines have reported that there is a lot of ore but it will be expensive to work. The clergy are complaining about the stoppage of their annuities,but so long as they can get their money so easily they will do nothing to prosecute their suit against Lord Derby, particularly as the Bishop has told them that the Duke will do it for them in their name. This letter is being taken by Mr.D.Forbes,who goes to Galloway to marry a daughter of “young Mr.Herron." |
| AP_X73_24 |
6.11.1744
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Lindesay to Duke. This letter goes in care of a young officer, on his
way from Dublin to Irvine, who was forced to put in at Castletown by stress
of weather. He learns that Mr.George Moore is expecting to receive his effects
from France by two ships,of 156 and 50 tons respectively, laden with brandy
and wines. They have passes from Britain as well as from France,but are
both French ships (?) In view of their passes from the King of England he cannot refuse to receive them, but the Customs - who look on the Island as "a great eyesore" may create trouble about it. So he has given strict orders that they are to discharge nowhere else but at Peel,where only two or three of their crew are to be allowed ashore at one time,are not to carry arms,and are not to enter the Castle. |
| AP_X73_25 |
20.9.1736
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Lease by Henry Keene to the Duke of a house in Saville Row, London. ( This is a parchment 34" x 25" signed and sealed by Keene. |
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