[From Home Office File HO 98/63]

Duke of Atholl on his right of Patronage of Bishop - 29 March 1784

Duke of Atholl to Lord Sydney

Bath March 29th 1784

My Lord

I have the honour of your Lordships saying the forms are no longer stopt with regard to Mr Crigans appointment, I do asure you & (thro you) your Successors in office that whilst I live none else but my self has any right to appoint a Bishop of Mann

I am My Lord Your Lordships Humble Servt

Atholl & Strange

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