Calendared Papers of Home Office of George III - 1760-1769

Summaries in vol 1760-1765

5. 28 Oct. 1760. to the DUKE OF ATHOL, Commander-in-Chief in the Isle of Man. [Dom . Entry Bk. , v. 22, p. 3.] Announcing the sudden death of the late King, and the proclamation of His present Majesty ; ordering the proclamation to be published in that isle with the customary ceremonies, and enclosing a copy of the form to be used in the American Colonies. The enclosure entered.

12. 10 Nov. 1760. BASIL COCHRANE to Ireland,[Dom . Entry Bk. ,v. 424.] In the absence of the Duke of Athol, has received the melancholy intelligence of the death of the King and directions for the proclamation of His present Majesty. As the interment will be on the morrow, will postpone the proclamation till the next day (Wednesday, the 12th inst. ).- Isle of Man, Castle Rushen.

73. 8 Jan. 1761. BASIL COCHRANE, GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN, to- [at the Secretary of State's Office].[ Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 1.] Has proclaimed His Majesty according to order. Draws attention to an address to be handed to His Majesty, from part of a set of people in the Isle of Man, called the "Twenty-four Keys," who are a standing jury, and whose province is to try the legality of the verdicts of inferior juries here, when directed by the Lord or his Governor. In passing the laws they are part of the legislature, but have no authority or jurisdiction of themselves, nor ever attempted to assemble, take cognizance of any cause, or do any public act, without the particular order and appointment of the Lord or Governor of the Isle, until the other day George Moore, their chairman or foreman, sent a circular letter to the rest of these Keys, to meet in order to sign an address to His Majesty, and gave him (the Governor) an intimation thereof by letter, a copy of which he encloses. Several of these Keys met at an alehouse, but as they could not get a majority, the address was signed by a majority at their houses. The Isle of Man is held by the Duke of Athol,the Lord thereof, from the Crown, by fealty, and by the presentation of a cast of falcons at the coronation. He cannot judge of the propriety of an address of the tenants and landowners ; but on searching the records, &c., he cannot learn that there has ever been an instance of the kind, and thinks it his duty to wait his Grace's directions. Though this meeting of the Keys is not warranted by law, yet, as it concerns His Majesty, to whom all owe allegiance, he does not choose to interfere. If an address be necessary or agreeable, he, who has served under His Majesty's grandfather and great grandfather many years in the army, will in duty and gratitude promote it. - Castle Rushen. The copy of the letter referred to. 3½ pp.

1419. 17 Aug. 1764. ISLE OF MAN. [Dom. Geo. III.,pcl. 76, No. 60 a, b.] Two Orders in Council relative to the illicit trade in the Isle of Man, and a printed copy of the second of them. 2pp, and 1 sheet of print.

1424. 21 Aug. 1764 EARL OF SANDWICH to the EARL OF BUCKINGHAM, [Circular Bk. 1761-86 , p . 38.]and to the following Ministers and Consuls ; viz., Lord Stormont, Sir Joseph Yorke, Sir James Porter, Sir John Goodricke, Messrs. Titley and Cosby ; Messrs. Mitchel, Stanhope, Cressener, Wolters, Woodford, Gordon, Wroughton, Mortimer (Vice-Consul), Swallow, Fenwick, Wallace, and Corry. Acknowledging letters . Sending a copy of an Order in Council for preventing the illicit trade carried on in the Isle of Man. As it is represented that merchants in foreign countries are concerned in the trade, their Excellencies are to communicate this order within their residence in such manner as may most effectually answer His Majesty's equitable intentions of giving public warning. A printed copy of the order referred to is bound in.

1662. 7 March 1765. ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, pcl. 10, No. 2.] Copy of the contract between the Duke of Atholl and the Lords of the Treasury for the purchase of the Isle of Man. Attached is " An abstract of the clear revenues of the Isle of Man for ten years, from the year 1754 to the year 1763, both inclusive ." 8½ large pp.

1760. -- May 1765. ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 2.] Draft of letters of attorney from the Duke and Duchess of Atholl to the Rev. Mylrea, clerk, Archdeacon to the Island of Man, and the Rev. Robert Radcliffe, clerk , Vicar General, to convey full seisin of the Isle of Man to the British Crown. 2 pp.

1763. 4 June 1765. EARL OF HALIFAX to the LORDS JUSTICES OF IRELAND. [Irel. Entry Bk.,1761-70, p.54.And a draft in v. 429, No. 76] Ordering them to send to the Isle of Man two troops of Col. Hale's Light Dragoons, and the 2nd or Queen's Foot, the latter Ireland, being at Drogheda ; and giving directions for their embarkation, equipment, &c.

1778. 11 June 1765. MR. C. JENKINSON to EDW. SEDGWICK, Esq. [Dom. Geo. III.,pcl. 77, No. 28.] The officers of the revenue intended to be stationed in the Isle of Man will not venture to repair thither till the troops that are to be sent from Ireland have arrived in the Island, and are ready to support them. Asks , therefore, for information as to the time when the troops are likely to land there.-[Treasury Chambers. Treas.EntryBk. v. 1 , 1763-75 p. 122. ] Same date. Reply from Mr. Sedgwick, stating what orders as to the troops had been sent, but that as to the time of their embarkation for the Isle of Man, Lord Halifax had not received, nor could possibly have received, any intelligence from the Lords. Justices.

1783. 13 June 1765. The LORDS JUSTICES to the EARL OF HALIFAX. [Ireland, v. 429 No. 79.] Giving an account of their proceedings in connection with the embarkation of troops for the Isle of Man.- Dublin Castle. 1½ pp.

1787. 14 June. MR . ROBERT WALPOLE to RICHARD PHELPS, Esq.[ Isle of Man v. 1 , No. 4.,] His Majesty having referred to the Lords of the Committee of Council a representation from the Lords of the Treasury, sub mitting whether it may not be expedient that immediate directions should be given for taking possession of the Isle of Man, and also the methods to be pursued on that occasion, their Lordships have agreed to report that the Secretary of State should cause a commission and instructions to be prepared for such person as His Majesty shall appoint Governor. Transmits a copy of the representation, and desires him (to save time) to get Lord Sandwich's directions for preparing such commission and instructions. The Order in Council for that purpose will be sent as soon as the report of the Committee is confirmed by His Majesty, which will be at the next Council . 1 p.

1791. 19 June 1765. ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 5.] Order in Council to the Earl of Sandwich to prepare a draft ofcommission and instructions for the Governor of the Isle of Man. 3 pp.

1792. 19 June.1765 ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 6.] Order in Council to prepare a warrant for the King's signature, for passing the commission and preparing the instructions (drawn up by Lord Sandwich and approved of by His Majesty) for John Wood, Esq., appointed Governor of the Isle of Man. 1 p.

1795. 20 June. EARL OF SANDWICH to the DUKE OF ATHOLL. [Isle of Man Entry Book, 1765-1817 , p . 4. There is a loose index tp this volume at the end ] Enclosing the draft of a letter of attorney to deliver seisin of the Isle of Man to His Majesty. After it has been duly prepared and executed by his Grace and the Duchess, to transmit it to the persons whom he shall appoint. An authenticated copy also to the be sent for the use of the Governor of the Isle.

1798. 21 June 1765. EARL OF SANDWICH to the SECRETARY-AT-WAR. [Mil. Entry Bk.v. 27, p. 199.] Acquainting him with the appointment of John Wood, Esq., to the Governorship and Captain Generalship of the Isle of Man, &c. , and sending a copy of his instructions.

1799. 22 June. 1765 ISLE OF MAN. Isle of Man Instructions to John Wood, Esq., Governor and Captain of the Isle of Man. [General Entry Book,1765-1817, pp. 5-10.]
The Articles concern the following subjects : 1. Public reading of the Royal Proclamation .
2. Reading of the Royal Commission in the Principal Court of Justice, and the administration of the oaths.
3. Execution of further regulations of the Commission, and enrolment of the proceedings and Acts of Parliament in this behalf in the proper courts, as matters of record.
4. Strict performance of duties by his Excellency and all civil and judicial officers, maintenance of rights and prerogatives of the Crown, and protection of rights and privileges of the people.
5. Translation of the Proclamation into the Manx language, and its promulgation.
6. Continuance of the Public Seal hitherto made use of (bearing the three legs of Man) until further orders.
7. To inform the people of the increase of riches to ensue from circulation of the pay of the soldiers, settling of merchants, &c. To inculcate obedience to the laws, &c.
8. Suppression of illicit trade.
9. Quartering of the troops, &c.
10. Promotion of friendly intercourse between the civil and military powers.
11. Preservation of rights, and collection of revenue of the Duke and Duchess of Atholl.
12. Regular correspondence with one of the Principal Secretaries of State.

1800. 22 June.1765 to the GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man . 1, No. 7;Entry Book, 1765-1817,p. 17.] Transmitting H.M.'s commission, constituting him Governor and and Captain General of the Isle of Man, &c., with H.M.'s Royal Isle of Man, Proclamation, and the Order of Council as to the manner of taking possession ; and also his instructions. The latter will be enlarged as exigencies require. Transmits the two Acts of Parliament referred to, the powers of attorney from the Duke and Duchess of Atholl, and an authenticated copy to be kept in his own possession. The first is a draft.

1801. 22 June 1765. MR. R. PHELPS to the SAME. [Isle of Man Entry Book , 1765-1817 p. 12.] Sending printed copies of two Acts of Parliament of 25 Ch. II.and 1 Geo. I., referred to in the Proclamation, and which are necessary to point out the oaths and declarations therein commanded to be taken ; also printed copies of the Proclamation, and a schedule of all the instruments transmitted on this occasion .

1802. 23 June 1765. MR. L. STANHOPE to the SECRETARY-AT-WAR. [Mil. Entry Bk.v. 28, p. 143.] Enclosing a copy of a letter from the Lords Justices of Ireland in relation to the embarkation of troops for the Isle of Man.

1805. 24 June 1765. MR. L. STANHOPE to C. JENKINSON, Esq. [Treas.Entry Bk.v. 1. 1763-75, pp 1The enclosure entered 23-4.] Encloses a copy of a letter from the Lords Justices of Ireland relative to the troops for the Isle of Man. .

1810. 28 June 1765. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the EARL OF [ SANDWICH ].[Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 8 a, b.] Acknowledging the receipt of His Majesty's commission, &c. , by the messenger, Mr. Cleverly. The necessary orders are already given for reading the Royal proclamation to continue the several officers, and to carry the same into effectual execution. Wishes to ask a few questions :-The proclamation expressly excludes all persons having any appointment under the late proprietors in the receipt of their revenue from holding any office under the King ; how then can he receive the present Clerk of the Rolls (Mr. John Quayle), who, after having been for many years joint collector of the Duke's revenue, is now appointed one of his joint stewards ? The enclosed list of the garrison officers and soldiers is a matter worthy of his Lordship's attention. Those men, who seem about to become useless in their military capacity, are yet necessary in their civil one, for they have ever acted in both, and by the laws and constitution of the country the executive power of the Government rests with them ; for instance, they serve all warrants, receipts, writs, &c., all arrestments are made by them, nor is there any other provision by law to enforce the judicial authority but through them. They are answerable for all debtors and felons committed to their charge ; they act at the same time the parts of constables and bailiffs ; the officers in the several towns belonging to the garrisons (which garrisons are the only gaols in the Island) are commanders of the militia, and are the peace officers, and always men of some property, on account of the trust delegated to them. Is at a loss to know how to provide the colours and King's arms ordered to be set up in the forts and churches ; will borrow them on the day of Proclamation from the troops or navy. It has been customary in all the churches to introduce in the Litany service a short prayer for the Lord, the Lady, and Government of the Isle, the whole of which he will for the present suppress. Is the latter part of the prayer to be continued ; and, if so, in what manner ? His Majesty and the Royal family have been always prayed for as in England. - Castle Town. List of the garrison officers, &c. referred to. 4 pp.

1819. 5 July 1765. to MR. WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 9. Entry Book,1765-1817, p. 13.] The officers who by the Royal proclamation are not continued And in in their appointments are those who were employed by the late Isle of Man proprietors in collecting and receiving the public revenues, or such as, by the late Act of Parliament, are vested in the Crown ; but it by no means affects those employed by the Duke and Duchess of Atholl in managing the rents and emoluments of their private property, and much less to exclude them from office under the Crown. Mr. John Quayle is, therefore, to continue Clerk of the Rolls. The question relating to the military establishment requires much consideration ; and the King cannot determine, until he shall receive further information, how the separation between their civil and military capacity is to be made (provided it should be found necessary to continue any part of them in the former character), or from whence their appointment should arise ; desiring him, therefore, to consult with the rest of His Majesty's principal servants on the Island as to the number of peace officers requisite, what prisons are necessary, and how the execution of the laws is to be carried on without being a burthen to the Crown, and to transmit the result. The blended power of the civil and military seems to have arisen from the late proprietors exercising the sovereign authority, and being likewise, in a great measure, lords of the soil. He acted perfectly right in suppressing the additional prayer for the Lord and Lady. The King's arms for the churches and courts of justice might be painted on the Island , but the colours for the forts shall be sent. Mr. Wood did not mention in his letter anything about the troops ; but he found from other information that they arrived safely on the 28th of last month, and were conveniently encamped near Douglas. Requests him to omit nothing material concerning them in his future correspondence. 5 pp.

1822. 6 July 1765. EARL OF HALIFAX to the SECRETARY-AT-WAR. [Mil. Entry Bk.,v. 28,pp. 144-5.] Relative to the troops sent to the Isle of Man. They are to remain on the Irish establishment, and the difference between Irish and British pay, as well for the two months they received in advance, as for the time they should remain in the Island, shall be made up from England. A letter relative to this matter from the Secretary-at-War also entered.

1833. 11 July 1765. DUKE OF GRAFTON to the GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man Entry Bk.1765-1817, p. 31.] Informing him of his appointment as Secretary of State for the Northern Department.

1841. 17 July 1765. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the EARL OF SANDWICH. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No, 12 a to d.] Since the departure of Cleverly, the messenger, the possession of the Island has been duly surrendered to the Crown , and every requisite performed . An exact detail of all the forms, &c., accompanies this letter. Though some murmuring might have been expected from this revolution, yet not the least discontent, nor the most trifling disturbance, has come to his knowledge . One inconvenience is, the want of some regular intercourse with England. Details of the ceremonies, order of procession, and speech of the Governor, enclosed. 5 pp. and 2 halves.

1849. 21 July 1765. MR. ROBERT WALPOLE to RICHARD PHELPS, Esq. [Isle of Man,v. 1 , No. 10.] Sending the Order in Council relative to the warrant for passing the commission to the Governor of the Isle of Man under the Great Seal ; also the proclamation for continuing officers in the Isle of Man, approved this day, and an Order of Council to the Lord Chancellor for passing the same. The proclamation is to be published in the Gazette. It may be proper to get several copies printed in England that they may be fixed up in the public places of the Island as early as possible after the proclamation has been publicly notified. 1 p.

1851. 22 July 1765. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to [the DUKE OF GRAFTON] .[Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 13 a, b, c.] In reply to the Earl of Sandwich's letter of the 5th inst., has this day sworn in Mr. Quayle into his former office of Clerk of the Rolls. After most deliberate consideration, finds that a gaoler in Castle Rushen, at his present salary of 12., and 19 constables at 51. (hitherto under the denomination of soldiers), properly disposed of through the Isle, will be sufficient to execute the judicial authority ; by which reduction there will be an annual saving of 1941. There is not a single prison fit for the reception of a felon or a debtor, except Castle Rushen, in which the several courts of justice are also held and the records deposited. The castle is being converted into barracks ; and, supposing it can contain all the troops, how can the other purposes be also carried on in it conveniently ? Can find no fund for carrying into execution the laws, nor any precedent for raising one, other than the public revenues lately purchased by and vested in the Crown. With regard to the painting of the King's arms for setting up in the churches, &c., and of which 25 sets will be wanted, cannot find any one in the Island equal to this work. The best method would be to get them from London or Liverpool. The late colours for the two castles were 25 feet by 15 ; those for the three forts, 15 feet by 9. Took the first opportunity of visiting the troops near Douglas. The camp is healthily situated, and the greatest friendliness subsists between the soldiers and the inhabitants. Is highly satisfied with their appearance. Both infantry and cavalry are complete, well disciplined, and fit for duty ; and by their regular and orderly appearance do honour to their commanding officer.-Castletown. 3 pp. Oaths of allegiance taken by Governor Wood and the other principal persons on the Island, enclosed in this letter. 9 large sheets.

1903. 5 Sept. 1765 MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the DUKE OF GRAFTON. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 14 a to e.] Transmitting an address from the "Keys" of the Isle of Man to His Majesty, and also one from the merchants ; and copies of addresses from the same to himself. The introduction of grievances into an address will appear awkward ; can attribute it to nothing but the people's anxiety. In justice to them, must say that the cheerful submission of all ranks on the late change cannot be represented too favourably. Shortly after the proclamation, the Keys and clergy took the oaths, and all persons bearing a public character likewise qualified. Lieut.-Col. Raitt, the commanding officer, having informed him that he had received the Secretary-at War's orders to put the men under cover, and Capt. Dawson, H.M.'s engineer, not being able to provide barracks in the castle for more than three companies of Foot and one troop of Dragoons, has therefore made the following disposition :-three companies of Foot and one of Dragoons in this castle, four companies and one troop quartered at Douglas, being the largest and most central town ; one company at Peel, and the other at Ramsey. They may be assembled in a few hours on any emergency. The Lieut.-Colonel has agreed with the inhabitants to receive the men at 6d. per week, and the horses at the same, which appears very reasonable. The Lieut.-Col. has applied to him for the usual allowance for fire and candle, and to know what the officers are to have for providing lodgings ; but he, Mr. Wood, cannot reply to this request until he receives directions. Lieut.-Col. Raitt also seems to think that by the 20th section of the Articles of War, none of the troops can be tried by the courts of the Isle for the crimes therein mentioned ; but H.M.'s civil officers declare they can find no want of jurisdiction in H.M.'s court of general gaol delivery, and that the article referred to seems only to respect garrisons and places beyond seas, where no form of civil judicature under His Majesty is in force. Requests to know the King's pleasure on this particular.- Castletown. The addresses referred to. 7 pp. and 1 membrane.

1923. 20 Sept. 1765 MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, [to the DUKE OF GRAFTON ] [Isle of Man,. v. 1 , No. 15 .] Took immediate care to have the happy news of Her Majesty's safe delivery of a Prince made public by such military honours as the Island could afford. - Isle of Man. 1 p .

1960. 18 Oct. 1765 MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the [DUKE OF GRAFTON]. [Isle of Man , v. 1, No. 21.] On the 20th ult. the Dragoon horses were put under cover, owing to the inclement weather. The men continued in camp till the 14th. The barracks will be soon ready.- Isle of Man. 1 p.

1965. 21 Oct. 1765 DUKE OF GRAFTON to the ATTORNEY and SOLICITOR GENERAL. [Law Officers Entry Bk. , v. 1 , p. 88.] Referring to them some doubts suggested by Mr. Wood, the Governor of the Isle of Man, relative to the power of trying the King's troops by the Courts there. (See No. 1903. ) The extract enclosed .

1971. 23 Oct. 1765 ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man,v. 1 , No. 18.] Order in Council approving of the establishment of gaoler and constables in the Isle of Man, proposed by Governor Wood in his letter of 22 July ult. 1 pp.

1975. 25 Oct. 1765 [DUKE OF GRAFTON] to MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, [Isle of Man. v. 1 , No. 19. Isle of Man Entry Bk. , 1765-1817,p. 31.] His Majesty observed with pleasure the circumstances which attended the surrender of the Island , and the expressions of loyalty contained in the addresses ; and approved of his (the Governor's) conduct. By the enclosed copy of the Order of Council, he will see that his plan has been accepted, and that he is empowered to provide a proper place for felons and debtors . The establishment of a regular means of correspondence with the Isle is under consideration ; but no resolution has been come to, some doubt having arisen, in case of the appointment of a packet-boat, how often it should run. Requests his opinion on this matter, and as to the port which will be best suited for the purpose. Instructions are unnecessary as to the candle, lodgings, &c. for the troops, as an agent has been appointed to regulate such matters. He (the Governor) is to use his own discretion as to providing His Majesty's arms. The colours will be supplied as soon as the number required is known. Has referred the question concerning the cognizance of offences of the military by the civil courts to the Attorney and Solicitor General . 6 pp.

1983. 1 Nov. 1765 DUKE OF GRAFTON to the GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man Entry Bk., 1765-1817,p. 34.] Acquainting him with the death of the Duke of Cumberland.

1987. 2 Nov. 1765 JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS IN THE ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 20.] Report of the Attorney and Solicitor General to the Duke of Grafton upon the doubt that has arisen whether the King's troops quartered in the Isle of Man could be tried by the courts established there. The 2nd article of the 20th section of the Articles of War relates only to those garrisons and places beyond the seas where there is no Court of Civil Judicature under His Majesty ; and as there is in the Isle of Man a Court of General Gaol Delivery, with a complete criminal jurisdiction, the article in question does not apply to that Island.

2005. 13 Nov. 1765 MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to [the DUKE OF GRAFTON]. [Isle of Man , v. 1. No. 23.] Liverpool appears to be the best port in England from which a packet boat should sail ; and with respect to the Isle, Castletown is the seat of government, contains the courts of justice, and the headquarters and barracks of the troops, and is within a mile of Derby Haven, a safe and commodious harbour. But Douglas, ten miles distant, is the most central and by far the most populous and trading place in the Isle, and has also a good harbour. Once a fortnight may answer all purposes. -Castletown. 2 pp.

2012. 16 Nov. 1765 DUKE OF GRAFTON to MR. WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man. [Isle of Man Entry Book, 1761-1817 ,p. 35.] Sending the report of the Attorney and Solicitor General as to whether the civil courts of the Isle of Man could take cognizance of the offences committed by the military. The report entered . [ See No. 1987. ]

2032. 29 Nov. 1765 MR. RICHARD STONEHEWER to MR. WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man. [Isle of Man Entry Bk., 1763-1817 p. 37.] Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. Lowndes, Secretary to the Treasury, by which it will be seen that their Lordships have signed a warrant for the establishment of a regular packet service to and from the Isle of Man.

2058. 10 Dec. 1765 MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the [DUKE OF GRAFTON]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 25 a, b.]
Enclosing a list of the several peace officers upon the present establishment, and also of those proposed to be continued . Though, by his letter of the 22nd July last, the captains of the towns were omitted, as in their military character they might be dispensed with, yet in their civil capacity they may be found necessary, as they are by the Constitution vested with several civil trusts and powers for as there are no other justices of the peace in the Isle than the chief officers and deemsters, the former whereof necessarily reside in this town, and the latter, being country gentlemen, live at their own seats, the preservation of the peace in the towns rests with the captains. They have continued in the execution of their duties up to this time. Asks directions, when they are reduced, whence their pay is to be drawn. The Duke of Atholl has only paid him up to 17 May last.

Is of opinion that the six coroners (whose office in most respects comprehends the duties as well of the Sheriff as of the Coroner in England) should be under the Crown only. But as these officers are annually chosen from the principal freeholders of each of the six sheadings or districts, and have several manorial duties upon their charge, they in respect thereof enjoy several territorial immunities and privileges, which might be withheld by the Lord of the Manor if these services cease. As they will have additional trouble in the execution of the late and present Acts of Parliament respecting the Isle, he proposes an allowance of 31. to each, being pretty near their former allowance ; and though not adequate to their service, yet, as the office is annual, and may be assessed upon the freehold, there need be no delicacy on that point.

There are two circuits holden annually by the Governor and chief officers, whereat the Governor presides, and invites to his table all such gentlemen as come there, either on business or to pay their respects. There is also a Tynwald Court held annually at St. John's Chapel, ten miles from Castletown, where the whole legislature must necessarily attend. Here the police are established, and the laws solemnly promulged . The clergy and principal gentlemen also resort there, and are invited to a public dinner. The charge of all was defrayed by the Lords proprietors, and amounted generally to about 50l. a year ; but from the enhanced prices of liquors, &c., these charges will be for the future considerably increased. The Lords proprietors likewise gave a public entertainment on His Majesty's birthday. There will also be an annual expense in providing fire, &c. for the court rooms, and repositories for the records, the issuing precepts and orders, execution of criminals, &c. The perquisites upon each attachment issuing out of the Court of Chancery, and the fines and amercements of the other Courts, now vested in the Crown, have hitherto been sufficient to meet these contingencies. These perquisites, fines, &c. are all the funds falling under his (the Governor's) department, the rest appertaining to the office of Receiver General.

The inner ward of Rushen Castle is very ruinous and unwholesome, but he will endeavour to fit up a part as a temporary gaol. Two colours will be required for the castles, and three for the forts. Has employed His Majesty's engineer of the Isle, now in Liverpool, to get the arms for the 25 public places, and, being instructed to apply to the Treasury for payment, is at a loss what measures to take in the matter. The copper coin bears the three legs of Man, and on the reverse of some the crest and motto of the Derby family, and on others the cypher and coronet of the late Duke of Atholl, according to the era of the coinage. Submits to his Grace whether this, being a badge of the late sovereignty, may not, while current, remind the people of the former Government.

Heretofore an appeal lay to the Lord proprietor from a Court of Justice, in case the sum in litigation amounted to 51. or upwards ; and on the acceptance of the appeal, the appellant was obliged to give in bonds to the amount of 301. to answer the respondent's costs in case any should be awarded . But as these appeals are now to go directly to the King in Council, he, the Governor, will oblige the appellant to give in bonds to 100l..

On the 2nd the three companies of infantry and one troop of dragoons marched into barracks. Acknowledging letters received . - Castletown . 8 pp . The list referred to. 1 large sheet.

2102. ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, pcl. 10, No. 1.] " (5 Geo. III.) "An Act for carrying into execution a contract made, pursuant to the Act of Parliament of the twelfth of his late Majesty King George the First, between the Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury and the Duke and Duchess of Atholl, the proprietors of the Isle of Man, and their trustees, for the purchase of the said Island and its dependencies, under certain exemptions therein particularly mentioned." A printed copy with M.S. notes on the margin. 27 pp.

2103. A MEMORIAL RELATIVE TO THE ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 3.] Its form of Government seems to be coeval with its feudal state, and has continued pretty uniform to the present time. The original establishment had the following officers
1. Governor or Lieutenant Governor, who represented the Lord of the Isle, and was invested with all civil and military authority.
2. The Receiver, who had the charge of the Lord's rents, and was at the same time storekeeper and paymaster of the garrisons of Peel and Castle Rushen.
3. The Comptroller, whose office corresponded pretty nearly to that of the Clerk of the Checque in the present garrison.
4. The Water Bailiff or Customer superintended the ports, re ceived the Lord's customs on imports and exports, and his portion of fish during the herring fishery (since converted into the herring custom), and regulated the herring fishery, and decided all mari time controversy within the ports.
5. The Deemsters. In ancient times they had no written laws ; all causes were decided according to the known maxims of the feudal law and the peculiar custom of the manor. The Governors being always sent from England, and consequently unacquainted with the Island, two persons, called Deemsters, were appointed to declare upon any doubtful point what was the law and custom of the manor.
6. The Attorney General.
7. The Constables of the Castles, who were also gaolers of the Island.
8. The Governor's Clerk, or Clerk of the Rolls, who had to enrol the names of those who served in the garrison, and to record all actions and decrees in the Governor's Court.
9. The Coroners of the six sheadings, who, besides the known duty of that office, empannelled juries in all trials, and executed process within their respective districts.
10. The Lockmen, who acted as bailiffs under the Coroners.
11. Captains of parishes and towns, who were at the same time officers of the militia and head constables in their respective parishes.
12. Soldiers of the militia, who served in the garrisons, and at the same time executed the office of petty constable in civil and criminal processes.
13. The 24 Keys, originally apparently a number of the better sort of tenants, selected by the Governor as a jury in criminal trials and causes relating to property.

In process of time the following alterations took place : :--
1. After the Restoration the garrisons of Peel and Castle Rushen were neglected to be kept up, and only a few of the soldiers retained as petty constables in different parts of the Island.
2. About the same time the rents of the lands formerly paid in kind, and mostly consumed by the garrisons, being converted into money, and the customs becoming soon after the most considerable part of the Lord's revenue, the Receiver and Comptroller, from being officers of the garrison, became officers of the revenue ; the office of Customer was incorporated with theirs ; the Captains of the towns appointed deputy searchers under them, executed process in maritime causes, and kept accounts of exports and imports,

The office of Clerk of the Rolls was united with that of the Comptroller. The Deemsters, though originally assessors only to the Governors, came in time to have a peculiar jurisdiction, the essential part of which is to hold the Sheading or Baron Courts, where tenants of the manor are enrolled, and all doubtful titles to land tried and determined. They have also the power of determining actions of debt and damages, in the nature of a Court of Conscience. For they adjudge these matters chiefly upon what they call Breast Laws, that is, such as they affirm to be established by custom or tradition, in which cases the whole depends on the integrity and impartiality of the judges.

The Keys, though originally a select jury only, in which capacity they have always attended the Sheading and Baron Courts to determine disputed titles to land, and are the dernier jury in criminal trials, yet, possibly, on the pretence of having been consulted by the Governor with respect to all regulations concerning the order and police of the Island, they erected themselves into a legislative body. About 1633 they first began to pass formal Acts, in imitation of the English Parliament, and from that time have affected to appear as a House of Commons, and, though appointed by the Governor, call themselves representatives of the people.

With exception of the changes in the Revenue at the time of its purchase by His Majesty, this is how the Government now stands. The form, however, is by no means adapted to the present circumstances. 3 pp.

Summaries in Vol 2 1766-1769

30. 28 Jan 1766. GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN (WOOD) to the DUKE OF GRAFTON. [Isle of Man,v. 1, No. 29 a, b.]
In order that his Grace may be fully informed of the nature and particulars of the revenue of this Isle, it appears to him not improper to transmit a general state of it, and to lay before his Grace some other particulars which will necessarily fall soon under consideration, as the time is approaching when the Duke of Athol's rents and revenues are to be settled and collected. As he, the Governor, holds every right to which the Crown has any appearance of title, His Majesty's pleasure directing which he is to retain, and which to give up to the Duke of Athol, may be necessary. By the Act passed the last Sessions of Parliament relative to this Isle, all fairs, fair days, markets, &c., are specifically reserved to the Duke of Athol. The construction and extent of this power may be worth considering. Cannot help observing that if the Duke has the power of appointing fairs and fair days, thousands may assemble, under pretence of a fair, at the will of a steward, from which in critical times bad consequences may be apprehended. Besides, it is expressly contradictory to the law and constitution of the Isle, which vests that power in the Governor only.
All chapels and the rights of presentation thereto are also reserved . There is a chapel in this town for the use of the Government and garrison. The Lords Proprietors always paid the chaplain his stipend . His Majesty's pleasure in this particular may also become necessary.
By the same Act all the messuages, houses, gardens, &c. , are in like manner reserved ; and, by what he can learn, the Duke claims the house, out-offices, gardens, and other accommodations, which he and all the preceding governors of this Isle immemorially have enjoyed rent free.

As he looked on the fairs to be a prerogative of the sovereignty, has, as His Majesty's Governor, taken the only opportunity that offered of appointing a fair, and still holds possession of the chapel, governor's house, gardens, &c. , judging them to be comprehended under the article of public buildings mentioned in the instructions. Although no one on behalf of the Duke has as yet claimed them, he nevertheless desires directions in order to be prepared for such an event.

Has just now received his Grace's letters of 10th and 14th inst. The peace officers have ever acted by commissions from the Governor : submits the propriety and continuance of it to his Grace's consideration . -Castletown. "The Articles of the Revenue of the Isle of Man, with explanations .
" They are the following, to which some of the explanations are here added :
-- Land farm.-Fee-farm or quit rents payable by the landowners to the Lords of the Isle out of land of every denomination ; to wit, quarter-land, particles, intacks, and cottages.
Boon services. - By-original tenure every possessor of a quarter land pays annually "four carriages" (or four days service of men and labour of horses), and one day of the like service out of every intack and cottage. Ever since the Act of Settlement, anno 1703, and the Explanatory Act of the year following, the Governors have had the sole application of these services, and these boons were never brought into account as an article of the revenue.
Mill-farm and freshwater fishing.-Rents certain, payable for the privilege of converting the rivers, &c., and having certain tenements " bound to suit and soaken," at the several mills, 14 of which also pay annually a hog each.
Brass and lead farm. -Rents arising out of brewing coppers or pans provided by the Lords, and farmed at small rents assessed upon houses.
The Moar's office and the Coroner's office.- These officers were annual, and paid a certain fine or composition for their offices.
The Sumner (i.e. Summoner) General's Office. -Analogous to that of an apparator, held by lease for 21 years, at commencement of which a fine is paid.
Fines and amercements, spiritual fines.- Imposed by the several courts for contempt, &c.
Pinfold fines. A penny a piece for cattle found trespassing and put into the pinfold, paid to the Lords, besides the trespass to the injured. The Governor ever licensed the erection of these pinfolds. Quere, is this power continued ?
Alienation fines.-Paid, by stipulation of the said Act of Settlement, to the Lords, out of every tenement, on death or alienation of each landowner.
For pardoning felons. -This produced nothing for ages past. Felons' goods. Freedom of aliens.-Fines on enfranchisement (a prerogative of the Lords) of persons of a nation in amity with England.
Waifs and strays. -Beasts which have strayed a year and a day. Forfeitures.
Treasure trove, deodands, wrecks of the sea. " Require no explanation."
Mines. Customs of ingates and outgates.-Duties payable on importation and exportation ; the duty on exportation of flags was abrogated in 1736.
Herring customs. - The native pays for each boat (" if 5,000 fish, or upwards, are caught in the season ") ten shillings ; the stranger, double. But the Whitehaven Chamber, after the first year, pleaded the charter of the British White Herring Fishery and certain Acts of Parliament, and refused paying the Lords for their " busses."
Seizures. Perquisites in Chancery. Abbey spiritualities. Abbey temporalities.
Demesnes " set " to the Governor at a low rent.
Rents from certain houses, cellars, &c.
Custom oats from the Forester's lodge. -The Lords' forester has a small house, &c. annexed to his office, and pays a small quantity of oats as an acknowledgment.
Wreck and tang.-Rent paid by the farmers of the seaweed thrown in upon the shore, which they burn into kelp. This burning being complained of as a great nuisance, and the rent trifling, a lease has been latterly refused.
The kitchen, the cellar, and the brewhouse in Castle Rushen. Venditions in Castle Rushen, Peel, Ramsey, and Douglas.
Bay fisheries at Douglas, Ramsey, Peel, Darby haven, Laxey, and Garwick.- Rents paid for right of fishing for salmon, immemorially granted by lease . But Laxey and Garwick Bay fisheries have not been leased. 4 small pp. and 3 large.

57. 20 Feb. 1766. DUKE OF GRAFTON to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man,v. 30, 31 a, b. Nos. entered in Isle of Man Entry Bk., 1765-1817,p.38 .]
Encloses an Order of Council of the 17th inst. relating to the appointment of peace officers, on which he desired instructions in The letter his letter of 10 Dec. last. The other parts of that letter concerning coroners, the copper coinage, the appeals from the Courts of Justice of the Island, the pay due to the captains of towns on their discharge, and the proposal for an additional allowance of 31. to each coroner, being points more properly belonging to the revenue, their Lordships have referred the consideration of them to the Lords of the Treasury, to whom also they have referred the paper contained in his letter of the 28th Jan. - Whitehall. — A copy of the Order in Council, and the letter from Mr. Robert Walpole, Clerk of the Council, to R. Stonehewer, Esq., transmitting it to the Duke of Grafton. 6 pp.

66. 1 March 1766. MASTER GENERAL OF THE ORDNANCE (GRANBY) to the RIGHT HON. H. S. CONWAY. [Isle of Man,v. 1,No.32 a to d. ]
With another report of the same officers, together with the plans and report made to them by Engineer Captain Dawson relative to the Isle of Man. Agrees with the report. The Ordnance report, and copies of two reports made by Captain Dawson as to the accommodation of the soldiers, the erection of barracks, &c.; but the plans referred to are not now with these reports. The officers of Ordnance call attention to the following paragraph in one of Captain Dawson's reports :- "This Island has been in a measure protected from any invasion, either of the French or Spaniards, by the beneficial trade the inhabitants always carried on with those nations, even when at war ; but since, by the purchase of the Island, that trade has been entirely stopt, that protection is now no more, and they are become liable to the insults of every privateer." 9 pp.

76. 11 March 1766, GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN (WOOD) to the [DUKE OF GRAFTON]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 33.]
As there has happened an affair which gives him great concern, this letter is sent by a Liverpool pilot boat, the packet not being as yet arrived. Has made it his constant study to cultivate a perfect friendship and good understanding with the troops, and succeeded to his wishes while Col. Raitt was at the head of his regiment. But upon his going to London for a few months, the command devolved upon Major Pennington, a young gentleman to whom he (Mr. Wood) had shown every kind of civility. His conduct has often been such as could not be passed over, unless he, the Major, had made such concessions as most people in the like circumstances would gladly have done. Considering his youth, his Excellency was unwilling to proceed to extremities, and therefore called the captains together to hold a court of inquiry, judging that method might bring him to a sense of his duty. When the captains were assembled, and had the articles of accusation delivered to them, they begged half an hour's respite (before sitting) that they might have a conversation with Major Pennington upon the affair. This was readily granted, but all to no purpose. The court sat, the Major made his defence, and the report made is, that Major Pennington's conduct was both unmilitary and unbecoming. So unwilling still is Mr. Wood to take any step which might lessen his rank in the esteem of the people, that he will await the arrival of Lieut.- Col. Raitt, who is hourly expected; and if then under the necessity of proceeding to extremities, the whole proceedings shall be laid before his Grace. Castletown . 3 pp.

96. 29 March 1766. ISLE OF MAN. "Letter from Govr. Wood, of the 29th March, missing". The enclosures. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 34 a to o.]
They consist of a correspondence between the Governor, Major Pennington, and Mr. Charles Lutwidge, who was at the head of the Revenue Department, relative to the sending of troops to Peel, where a "very abusive and seditious disposition among the inhabitants" had arisen, which broke out in an attack upon a soldier, who, as he was passing quietly down the street, received a most violent blow on the head from a stone. Mr. Lutwidge desired to have an officer and six light horse sent, but the Governor (34 g.) (for the reason that "it would not be possible to get forage and stabling for seven dragoons, and that there is neither hay nor oats to be had there," and also on account of the additional expense) (34 c.), ordered a company of foot to march there, or such part of a company as should be thought sufficient, as soon as the weather and roads (which were impassable for the depth of snow) would permit. Mr. Lutwidge (34 h.) objected to sending a company of foot, as he considered the application for light horse the most proper, also because when a company of foot had been sent from Douglas there would not remain there more than 30 serviceable men besides 10 light horse; and as it was the most centrical port, and had always been the mart of the illicit trade, and was the place where the greatest quantity of high duty goods were then lodged, and as the inhabitants were nearly equal in number to the three other principal towns, he thought the troops then there were barely sufficient, especially if the service of the revenue should require a sudden detachment to the northern parts of the Island, which it was very probable might become requisite. This necessity, Mr. Lutwidge, in a post script of the 13th Feb., stated, had occurred. Being at the head of the revenue, he claimed, also, the right to judge what troops were necessary for such particular service, the Lords of the Treasury having thought him the proper person to consult what troops were sufficient to protect and secure the officers of the revenue in the Island. This claim the Governor repudiated , (34 h. dorse,) adhering to his original resolution. These letters are dated the 12th, 13th, and 17th of Feb. Out of these circumstances arose the "misunderstanding" between the Governor and Major Pennington, which resulted in the court of inquiry of the captains mentioned in the Governor's letter of the 11th March (No. 33), and which held several sittings. A detailed account of these proceedings, the Governor's charges, the Major's justification, the examination of witnesses, &c., form another part of the enclosures (34 j, &c.). It appears that Major Pennington only ordered four men and a corporal to Peel, for the reason that Lieut. Shaw, who was quartered there, had represented that the company he then had was in a miserable situation, fasting, nay, starving, the deep snows that had fallen having prevented the usual supply of bread getting to him. Capt. Barker, one of the officers at Douglas, was ordered by the Major to take the command at Peel ; which order, though he complied with it, he complained of, as it was out of his turn to go on such duty, and no part of his company was stationed at Peel, but the whole at Douglas, where his wife and family also were. A conversation took place between the Governor and Major Pennington, in the presence of Capt. Barker and Ensign Ellison, in which Mr. Wood charged the Major with conduct "unmilitary and unbecoming." The greater part of the examinations and justification relate to this conversation, in which the Governor got very hot and angry, but Major Pennington remained " perfectly cool. " The court of inquiry were of opinion that, in not having reported to the Governor his proceedings, Major Pennington's conduct was "unmilitary," and that, in regard to one circumstance which took place during the conversation, it was "very improper and unbecoming." The enclosures also include the "Governor's remarks on the report of the court of inquiry," a statement of "several unbecoming remarks made use of by the Major in public court, and not inserted in the proceedings;" and a letter (34 m .) from Captain Barker to the Governor, with the vindication enclosed in it, in reply to an insinuation which Major Pennington made in his justification against the Captain, of a "confederacy, a private manner of conveying and managing" an order of the Governor's. Capt. Barker desired that this vindication might be sent with any account of the proceedings transmitted to England, and stated that he had the greatest reason to believe that it was merely out of pique that Major Pennington ordered him out of his turn, away from his company and from his family. There is also (34 o.) a "memo. relating to papers sent to Mr. D'Oyly, Apl. 10 , 1766," which are the above-described enclosures; and a letter from Major Pennington to the Governor, dated Douglas, March 26th (34 i.) stating that he had received orders from the Secretary-at-War to hold the two troops of light dragoons in readiness to embark for Ireland. 46 pages or parts of pages, most of large size and closely written,

116. 15 April 1766. GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN (WOOD) to the [DUKE OF GRAFTON]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 35.].
Not being known to his Grace, nor able to claim more of his notice than proceeds from the course of business, yet from his Grace's known character hopes that the circumstances under which he lies may recommend him to his Grace's notice. In obedience to His Majesty's commands he ordered five " king's arms " to be provided from Liverpool, to be set up in the Courts of Justice, & c., and reserved the remaining twenty for the churches and chapels to be provided here. As people here are not acquainted in transactions with the Treasury, is obliged on such occasions to under take for the payment of their bills. Major Pennington, now in command, declined paying the expenses of the vessel provided, in consequence of Lord Barrington's order, to transport to Scotland drafts of the Queen's Royal Regiment stationed here, alleging that he had no funds, and the Governor had to take them upon himself. This leads him to observe, that since the 17th of May last (when this Island became vested in the Crown), he has not received a farthing salary or fund to answer any service whatsoever ; and all the public entertainments formerly allowed by the late Lords Proprietors have been defrayed at his own expense. - Castletown. 2 pp .

125. 25 April 1766. GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN (WOOD) to the DUKE OF GRAFTON. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 36.]
Though several of the " Keys " and principal people of this Island made repeated representations to him of the unhappy circumstances of the inhabitants for want of employment, yet, thinking it a delicate point to interfere in, he has hitherto declined troubling his Grace upon this subject ; but as they have now sent a deputation to implore the attention of Government, thinks it his duty to apprize his Grace that Mr. George Moore, the Chairman of the Keys, and two others, have set out for London on that occasion. Upon taking possession for the Crown, he did, according to instructions, assure the people of His Majesty's inclination to promote their happiness, which has prompted them to claim from him, Mr. Wood, a representation of their distressed state. Far be it from him to point out particulars ; but as the promoting agri culture and manufactures was the most eligible plan he could devise for employment and support of the people, he formed, and put himself at the head of, a society (called the Manx Society) for promoting those branches of industry, which is supported by their annual subscriptions, and promises all the success that can be expected. The people are naturally active and industrious, and if properly employed might become useful subjects in many respects to their King and country. " Isle Mann." 2 pp.

133. 2 May 1766. DUKE OF GRAFTON to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man,v. 1 ,No. 37 a, b. The letter Isle of Man Entry Bk. , 1765-1817, p. 39. ]
In regard to the misunderstanding of which he gives an account, the whole of that matter was referred to the consideration of the Secretary-at -War, and his Grace now encloses a copy of a letter entered in received from him , that he may see his Lordship's opinion thereon.The necessary orders in consequence of that opinion will be sent to Major Pennington from the War Office ; and his Grace has only to add that he must desire for the future that all orders he (the Governor) may think proper to give, which relate in any degree to the troops, should be first sent to the commanding officer, by whom the detail and execution of them should be regulated . The letter relating to money matters has been referred to the Lords of the Treasury.- Whitehall. A draft. The enclosure. The Secretary- at-War has examined the papers, and has conversed with some officers of experience upon the subject of the dispute, who all agree with him in opinion that Major Pennington has acted inconsistently with the respect which is due to the King's commission ; that he ought, therefore, to make a proper submission to the Governor, and take care to prevent all further disagreements ; and that the Major is blameable for not having informed himself ofthe power of the King's commission before he decided upon it according to his own opinion. It seems neces sary, however, that the Governor should be apprised that all orders which he may give relative in any degree to the troops should be first sent to the commanding officer.-Dated 26th April. 4 pp.

140. 10 May 1766. GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN (WOOD) to the [DUKE OF GRAFTON]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 38.]
Received by the last packet his Grace's letter of the 2nd inst., and its enclosure. It gives him concern that he omitted in his reply to the Major's justification, that he never had given any orders relative to the troops but through the commanding officer ; for which he can appeal to Lieut.- Col. Raitt or the Major himself, and is sorry to appear in so unmilitary, so absurd a light. As to the affair of Capt. Barker, which gave rise to such an opinion, that was in consequence of a remonstrance made by the Captain to him, the circumstances of which appeared so reasonable that he could not avoid complying with Capt. Barker's request. Submits with what propriety he could at any time send his order to the Major, who so lately before, in his own presence, treated it with so much contempt ; a repetition of which would have necessitated his arrest. Has not seen Major Pennington lately ; but as it appears to be his Grace's inclination to have the affair amicably adjusted, peace and harmony have ever been his maxim, and he will accept such submission as may be consistent with his public and private character. Has written to Lord Barrington to the same effect.-Castletown. 2 pp.

172. 7 June 1766. GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN (WOOD) to MR. SECRETARY [CONWAY].[Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 39.]
Received his letter of the 23rd ult., signifying that His Majesty had delivered to him the seals of the Northern Department. The honour and pleasure of his correspondence cannot fail giving the utmost satisfaction.-Castletown. 1 p.

183. 13 June 1766. GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF MAN (WOOD) to MR. SECRETARY [CONWAY.] [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 40.]
Has been informed that the gentlemen from this Island who are now soliciting favours from the Lords of the Treasury have represented the Government here to be in a neglected and inactive state, the Courts of Justice shut up ; that there is a contention between the sovereign and "manerial" jurisdictions, and the separation of their particular records ; that the police of this country is in confusion; and that it would be proper to continue the intermediate Court of Appeal between the Courts of this Isle and His Majesty in Council . Though this cannot be meant as an attack upon his conduct, yet he must set these affairs in their true light. Ever since His Majesty honoured him with the government of this Island, it has been his constant endeavour to see his Royal Commission and instructions executed to the utmost, and there has not been an article of any consequence neglected or omitted. The several Courts of Justice, in all their departments, have been held in His Majesty's name, in the same case of procedure as formerly under the Lords Proprietors, except the courts of Tynwald, general gaol delivery, and common pleas for ejectments. At the first (as there were no statute laws to promulge) the management of the public funds would have been the only business, and that would chiefly serve to open a breach between the natives and revenue offices, who have received one public fund, which the natives say the Lords Proprietors did not pretend the least right to, or direction in, but was a tax imposed by and upon themselves, and vested by law in a committee for public purposes. This point, he hoped, would have been before this represented by the Receiver General of this Isle, and cleared up by the Lords of the Treasury. As there have been no felons, a court of general gaol delivery did not become necessary ; and with respect to the common pleas, the deemsters are judges, and have regularly heard and determined all actions at law other than ejectments, which being hitherto concomitant with the manorial courts, till the Duke of Athol holds his manor Courts, no inconvenience can accrue from the want of them. Moreover, there is an expense attending these courts, which the late Lords Proprietors defrayed, which he represented to the Duke of Grafton the 10th Dec. 1765 ; and though he had no funds now to answer this or any other expense, yet he proposed in Council that, should they think there was an immediate necessity for holding a Tynwald, he would pay the charges out of his own pocket, rather than the public business should be interrupted . By his letter of the 28th Jan. last, he also laid before his Grace the several branches and nature of the records of this Isle, and waited His Majesty's pleasure upon them without the least contention or murmur, either from the Duke of Athol or the people, and has lately received from the Board of Treasury the Attorney General's opinion for his direction. He can assure Mr. Conway that the laws and government of this Isle have met with no interruption of any consequence, nor could he ever perceive the least confusion in any branch of the police. As for the plan of an intermediate jurisdiction between the Courts of the Isle and His Majesty in Council, the prerogative of the Lords Proprietors heretofore required that all causes and suits should first pass their cognizance before an appeal lay to His Majesty in Council ; but as that prerogative is now vested in the Crown, the jurisdiction seems therein to be likewise merged, and the necessity of supporting it of course to cease. Suggests the eligibility of transmitting, before any steps are taken, plans of this kind to the Governor, lest the rights and prerogatives which the Crown is now possessed of may be encroached upon. - Castletown. 6 pp.

196. 30 June 1766. GREY COOPER to WILLIAM BURKE, Esq., at MR. SECRETARY CONWAY'S OFFICE. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , Nos. 41 and 42.]
The Lords of the Treasury direct that the Governor of the Isle of Man may be allowed the expense of the entertainment of the two circuit courts, and also of the Tynwald court, if any such shall be held; but my Lords do not think it necessary to give any directions to the Governor with respect to the other necessary or contingent expenses mentioned in his letter, till it shall appear whether the fees and perquisites destined for, and applied to, such services, in the time of the Lords Proprietors, are found sufficient. My Lords have also directed Mr. Lutwidge, Receiver General of the Isle of Man, to allow Governor Wood the expenses incurred by setting up the King's arms, and in providing the vessels for transporting the drafts of troops to Scotland. - Treasury Chambers. Two separate letters. 2 pp.

204. 4 July 1766. MR. SECRETARY CONWAY to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man Entry Bk.1765-1817,P. 40.]
Has received his letters of the 17th and 13th past, but cannot at present give any instructions on the subject of the last of them. However, would not omit sending copies of two letters received at his office in answer to some points contained in his Excellency's former correspondence. - St. James's.

245. 14 Aug. 1766. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. SECRETARY [CONWAY].[Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 43.]
Has received his letter of the 4th ult., accompanied by Mr. Cooper's letters relative to the allowance of expenses by the Lords of the Treasury. Hopes he will be pardoned taking this opportunity of representing the disagreeable position he has been in for some time past. Here has he been without salary or any fund to answer the contingent expenses of the government of the Isle since the 17th day of May 1765 ; and though the superior magistrates and officers rest satisfied with the assurances in His Majesty's proclamation, yet the inferior officers and constables, who were paid quarterly by the Lords Proprietors, though importunate at first, were pacified by his promises, but many are now really indigent. And though, by his letter of the 10th Dec., he requested the Duke of Grafton to direct from whence their pay was to be drawn, as they expected to be paid off upon their discharge, he has not yet been able to relieve those that are to be continued, nor to discharge those that are to be reduced. As to the funds arising from the fines and perquisites of the courts, it is well if they answer for providing fire, candle, and other necessaries for the court-rooms and record repositories. But these fines and per quisites are matters of record, and therefore can be accounted for with the greatest certainty in such manner as shall be directed. They were hitherto levied together with the Lords' quit-rents by the Moars, whom, being in most respects manerial officers, he also recommended to be in no particular employed by the Crown ; but that the coroners should be discharged from executing any duty which appertained to the manerial, and confined to the business of the Crown only, and have an annual allowance in lieu of the territorial privileges and emoluments which they received from the Lords Proprietors. But till some measures of this kind are taken, should there be a Debet Court, it will remain a doubt which are the proper officers to collect these fines, &c. He also informed the Duke, in January last, of his having taken possession, in behalf of the Crown, of the houses, &c. which he and all preceding Governors under the late Lords Proprietors enjoyed. These houses were neglected since the death of the late Duke of Athol ; and though the present Duke claims them under the reservations of the Act of Parliament, yet, as he, Mr. Wood, retains possession, he cannot allow him to repair or exercise any right therein ; and these old fabrics, without proper reparation, will not be habitable next winter. As to the charges necessarily incurred in public entertainments, upon his taking possession of the Isle in behalf of the Crown, and also upon His Majesty's birthdays and like occasions, which the Lords Proprietors provided in Castle Rushen, these he had in his own house, and at his own expense, and will submit entirely to Mr. Conway's consideration. But really it will be extremely expedient that the other exigencies of government, and proper directions as to other matters, should be adjusted. If he might be allowed, he would propose that a sum of money be appropriated, and an agent appointed in London, to answer the several exigencies of this little State. - Castletown. 6 pp.

258. 28 Aug. 1766. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY.] [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 44.]
Received this day a letter from Mr. Lowndes, of the Treasury, enclosing an extract of his letter of 28th Jan. to the Secretary of State, with the Attorney General's opinion relative to the fairs, the chapel, and the houses, &c. possessed by him and all the preceding Governors rent-free, and which he held possession of as public buildings. The opinion specifies that all fairs and fair days are expressly excepted out of the Act of 5 Geo. III., and that messuages, houses, and gardens, including the chapel as part of the Governor's house, are also excepted. Will, therefore, now be obliged to rent the house, &c. at what the Duke thinks proper, as also the demesne, consisting of 54 acres, for which he and all preceding Governors paid a trifling acknowledgment of 7l. yearly. The Duke will, no doubt, demand rent from May 17th, 1765, as he intimated that from that day all expenses of government devolved on the Crown. Takes the liberty to ask, therefore, (if he cannot have his salary at present,) what the amount of his appointments is to be, that he may regulate his expenses and form his plans accordingly. As to the chapel, it appears absolutely necessary to continue the use of it until His Majesty's pleasure be known, there being no other place for Divine worship in this town, and it was ever appropriated for the Governor and officers, and now serves for the use of the troops.-Castletown. 2 3/4 pp.

268. 10 Sept. 1766. ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 45 a, b.]
Order in Council that the captains of the towns and peace officers under them be continued to be paid, from the 17th May 1765 to the time of their reduction, out of the revenues of the Isle, and that an allowance of 31. be made to each of the coroners, being near their former allowance, for their trouble in the execution of the late and present Acts of Parliament relative to the Isle ; and that, with respect to the allowance to the officers directed to be established by Orders in Council of 23 Oct. 1765 and 17 Feb. last, the same be paid agreeably to what is suggested by the Lords of the Treasury in a letter from their Secretary to the Clerk of the Council in waiting. The letter from Mr. Grey Cooper to the Clerk of the Council in waiting referred to. Endorsed : " Copy sent to Govr. Wood, Sept. 13, 1766." 21 pp.

270. 12 Sept. 1766. MR. SECRETARY CONWAY to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Dom.Entry Bk. v 25, p. 3.] ,
Sends an Order of Council on the salaries claimed by the captains and peace officers under them within his, Mr. Wood's, government. Is glad this point is settled.- St. James's.

281. 30 Sept. 1766. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR . [ SECRETARY CONWAY.] [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 46.]
Has received his letter enclosing the Order in Council relative to the pay of the peace officers. As Mr. Lutwidge, the Receiver General, is not at present in the Island, will upon his return inquire as to the directions he may have received upon that subject ; and when money is ordered for that purpose, those that are to be discharged shall be immediately paid off. The commissions for those to be continued are made out, and lie ready to be delivered upon the discharge of the others. -Castletown. 1 p.

295. 10 Oct. 1766. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle ofMan, v. 1 , No. 47.]
Has received his letters giving the joyful account of Her Majesty's happy delivery of a Princess, and signifying the espousal of the Princess Caroline Matilda with the King of Denmark. Immediately communicated them to the Lord Bishop of the Isle, &c. In obedience to directions, has numbered this letter, and will continue so to do,-a method he always followed with the Lords Proprietors. - Castletown. No. 1. 1 p.

341. 24 Nov. 1766. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 48.]
Has received his letter enclosing the King's speech, &c. In a former letter mentioned his having continued the use of the chapel. Begs leave now further to observe (lest there should be a scheme of renting or purchasing that or the houses possessed by the Governor) how far it would be eligible first to have them surveyed and reported on, as the tradesmen here say that no repairs can make the dwelling-house sufficient or even habitable for any time. - Castletown. No. 2. 1 p.

345. 15 Dec. 1766.JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 49.]
Thinks it his duty to state that Mr. George Moore, Chairman of the Keys, has set out for London to solicit the Lords of the Treasury for indulgences in trade and encouragement of the manufactures of the Isle. In his speech to the people upon taking possession in behalf of the Crown, he, the Governor, did, according to instructions, assure the people of His Majesty's inclinations to promote their happiness. The Keys have had their meetings to consult upon plans for employment of the poor people in the pre sent exigency. But their propositions ran so much upon trade that he judged them foreign to the intention of Government when the jurisdictions of this Isle were purchased . Yet, upon finding their Chairman violently bent upon pursuing the measures they had adopted, he thought it expedient to acquaint him by letter that he understood the general sense of the people, as well as of several merchants, to be to confine their present application entirely to the internal advantages which the Isle might derive from a proper encouragement given to agriculture, manufactures, and fisheries. These were the objects he, the Governor, had always recommended, and to which he promised his best support. He likewise intimated that the taking off the duties upon British manufactures imported into the Isle might probably be listened to. With respect to the articles of trade, his design was (without their privity) to have first laid them before Mr. Conway, to obtain directions how far they might be countenanced or discouraged. Mr. Moore by letter acknowledged that this plan corresponded with the sentiments of the gentlemen of the landed interest, but that the intended application had been set on foot and carried on by the merchants ; and though the application should more properly be made by the Governor, yet as it had begun in another channel he could not now recede. The people have ever been taught to believe that no public favours were granted but through the Governor, and that all preferments and commissions within the Isle, both in Church and State, were obtained from him, or by his recommendation ; which enabled him happily to rule a people whose obedience he has experienced more from motives of regard than authority, and most particularly in the late critical times, both before and after this Isle became vested in the Crown, when his personal interest and influence were of the greatest consequence in supporting him in the preservation of peace and good order. Submits to Mr. Conway how far these happy effects may be looked for in case new avenues to power are laid open. Would not start difficulties, but in case His Majesty extends any marks of royal favour or commerce to the poor people of the Isle, he suggests the propriety of their being communicated through him, who, in obedience to His Majesty's commands, had impressed the people with a sense of his royal inclination towards them.- Castletown, No. 3. 5 pp.

388. 1766. MISCELLANEOUS WARRANTS -cont.

400. 6 Jan. 1767. WM. FRASER to GREY COOPER, Esq. [Lett. Bk., Sec.'s ,1766-71 , p. 4.]
Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man, of Dec. 5 , 1766, to be laid before the Lords of the Treasury for their information.-St. James's.

441. 9 March 1767. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. SECRETARY [CONWAY] [Isle of Man,. v. 1 , No. 50 a, b.]
The enclosed is a letter from Mr. Heywood, Deemster (Judge), and one of the principal gentlemen of the Isle, the particulars which he mentions being, in the present situation of affairs, of consequence. Mr. Lutwidge is the Receiver General of the Ísle, and now in London ; Mr. Betham is Collector of Douglas, and in Mr. Lutwidge's absence at the head of the Revenue Department ; Mr. Christian is one of the first merchants in Douglas ; and Mr. Younger, Postmaster and Deputy Commissary for the troops. The Keys having received intelligence from Mr. Moore, their chairman, now in London, that a plan of Mr. Lutwidge's was laid before the Board of Treasury for annexing this Isle to the county of Cumberland, they are now assembled, and in the greatest consternation. Submits to Mr. Conway's consideration how these alarms and jealousies may be increased by this report to Mr. Betham ; and how his (the Governor's) credit with the people must be injured by a gentleman of Mr. Lutwidge's character asserting and propagating in this manner that he is privately opposing the measures of the country, and representing the little regard paid to what he (the Governor) writes. It would be presumptuous in him to point out the consequences which may arise from the communicating to the people his correspondence with the Secretaries of State, and particularly on such an occasion. Asks what support he is to expect.- Castletown. (No. 4.)

The enclosure, which is a letter to the Governor from Mr. Heywood, stating that Mr. Younger informed him that Mr. Betham had received a letter from Mr. Lutwidge, saying that the Governor had written to the Duke of Grafton, to the prejudice of Mr. Moore's present application to the Ministry, particularly with respect to his requests for trade, and that this letter was likewise communicated to Mr. Christian. Mr. Heywood soon after called on Mr. Christian to know the particulars, and was told that the above was true, that he had read Mr. Lutwidge's letter, which likewise intimated that the Governor's letter was laid before the Board of Treasury, and that what he said on the subject would not be much regarded. Mr. Christian seemed extremely concerned at this intelligence, and said that nothing but indisposition could prevent his waiting upon his Excellency upon it.- Dated from the "Nunnery," 8th March.

458. 3 April 1767. MR. SECRETARY CONWAY to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Entered in Isle of Man Entry Bk. , 1765-1817 p.40.A draft Isle of Man, V. 1 , No. 51.]
It was necessary for him to transmit to the Duke of Grafton a copy of his (Mr. Wood's) letter of the 5th Dec. last, as the object of it regarded principally the department of the Treasury ; and he had the less scruple in making this communication, because thein whole of it was open, and fair, and honest, and contained no sentiments but what had been previously and avowedly acknowledged by letter to Mr. Moore. If Mr. Lutwidge, therefore, has said that he received at the Treasury any other information to his (the Governor's) disadvantage, either his informer has been mistaken, or he himself has misunderstood it, or possibly the person to whom he wrote has taken his letter in a different sense from what he intended it. Wherever the mistake lies, it appears that no blame can justly be thrown on the Governor, nor any imputation which could render him the least obnoxious to the people under his government. It is true that Mr. Lutwidge has given in some proposal relative chiefly to the affairs of his Revenue department. That of the annexation forms no part of what he (Mr. Conway) has been informed of. Mr. Lutwidge declares that he has confined himself to such informations and propositions as he thought for the general advantage, without reference to anything the Governor had written or done ; and for the rest, though Mr. Conway will be ready to report, and, in his department, to forward any salutary schemes he (Mr. Wood) may propose for the benefit of the Island, he doesn't think it possible to prevent hearing of such as may come through other channels, particularly those mentioned. 1 pp.

482. 7 May 1767. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. SECRETARY [CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, vol. 1, No. 52 a,b.]
Has received his letter of the 3rd, which gave him the utmost satisfaction. Relative also to a three months' leave of absence granted by the Marquis of Granby to Ensign Grieves, of the Queen's Royal Regiment, stationed in the Island. Major General Harvey's letter (a copy enclosed) persuaded him the more that it was His Majesty's intention that leave of absence to officers should fall under his, the Governor's, department. As he would not choose to over or under act his character, he wishes to be informed whether his Lordship's leave of absence extends to this Island, and whether any, or what, part of that power still remains with him.-Castletown. (No. 5.) The enclosure, being the Adjutant General's letter enclosing the regulations for the attendance of officers at quarters. 3 pp.

530. 17 July 1767. MR. SECRETARY CONWAY to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 53. Entered in Isle of Man Entry Bk., 1765-1817, P. 41.]
The Marquis of Granby, in virtue of his commission as General in-chief, thinks himself empowered to grant leave of absence to any officer stationed in the Isle of Man. But at the same time he acknowledges that he thinks it proper that Mr. Wood should be informed, as Governor, at any time when he employs that authority. If this has been omitted, he says, it shall be more carefully observed for the future. A draft. 1 p.

570. 9 Oct. 1767 MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 54.]
Acknowledges the letter of the 29th Sept., containing the melancholy account of the death of H.R.H. the Duke of York, an event which fills him with the deepest concern. - Castletown. 1 p.

573. 10 Oct. 1767. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 55.]
Has received his letter of the 5th Sept.; and in reference to what Mr. Bradshaw observes, if his, the Governor's, appointments are not settled till the funds of the Island are sufficient to defray the expense of the civil and revenue departments, he fears that that will not be immediately, owing to the number of families who have supplied themselves with the most considerable articles mentioned in the late Act, at a time when they could be purchased at low rates. At the same time (when these are exhausted) he has no doubt but the plan adopted will sufficiently answer the intention of Government. After a delay of nigh three years, and now that a fund is allotted, he hopes the desire of having his appointments at least fixed will not appear unreasonable . The salaries of the revenue officers have been so from the beginning, and are paid up to July.- Isle of Man . 2 pp.

633. 20 Nov. 1767. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [? SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 56.]
With his congratulations upon the occasion of the Queen's happy delivery of a Prince. - Castletown. 1 p.

649. 4 Dec. 1767. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 57.]
Has received his letter of the 14th ult., enclosing His Majesty's speech to Parliament, &c. Still solicits Mr. Conway's good offices to get his appointments fixed. It is unnecessary to repeat the several circumstances. Refers him to other letters on the same subject. Castletown. 13 pp.

682. 22 Dec. 1767. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to MR. [SECRETARY CONWAY]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 58. 1761-74]
Has received his letter of the 8th inst., signifying His Majesty's pleasure with regard to the embarkation of the 2nd or Queen's Regiment for Gibraltar, and immediately gave the necessary orders. Thinks it his duty to represent the expediency of having troops here, as he has found them by experience very essential in the suppression of smuggling, which is not yet put a period to. And as the Crown has been at a considerable expense in erecting barracks, the troops can be the more easily accommodated. - Castletown. No. 6. 1 p.
[ Mr. Conway's letter referred to is in Isle of Man Entry Bk., 1765-1817, p. 42. ]

760. 1 Feb. 1768. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD — [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 59.]
Mr. Quillin, H.M.'s Attorney General of the Isle, died on the 23rd ult. Will take no step in this case till His Majesty's pleasure be signified, though upon such vacancies the Governor gave a pro-tempore commission, and the person so appointed was always approved of. Nevertheless, recommends Mr. Daniel Mylrea, who was regularly educated to the law, many years Attorney General and has been in every other post of trust and consequence in this Isle ; was the Governor's deputy during absence, and acquitted himself in all with uprightness. Can answer for his zeal for H.M.'s Government. As Mr. Mylrea was Receiver General, when the Isle became vested in the Crown, it was thought proper to confer that office upon Mr. Lutwidge, and he was therefore the only person superseded, and has continued so, though the Duke of Atholl repeatedly wrote that he had the assurance of the then Ministry that he and the other officers should be provided for. Besides, begs leave to submit to his Lordship's consideration how proper it may be to listen to this recommendation, that it may wear the appearance of some interest, as the prevailing opinion in the Isle allows him (Mr. Wood) little or none, being neither able to procure appointments for himself, nor salaries for those under him. Gives information relative to the arrival, quartering, &c. of the troops.- Isle of Man. " No. 1." 3 pp.

807. 16 March 1768. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor ofthe Isle of Man, to LORD — [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 60 a, b, c.]
Mr. Searle, a gentleman who hath resided here for some years,yesterday presented a petition, setting forth that he had been arrested upon an action issued out of the Court of Chancery of this Isle, alleging that he had received an account of his being appointed Attorney General of the Isle, claiming certain pri vileges, particularly the protection of his person, and praying to be discharged from this arrest. Mr. Searle has given bail to this action. The brief of this action, a copy of the petition, and his, Mr. Wood's, reference thereon, are enclosed . As such privileges are new here, would be glad to know what protection and immunity the Attorney General and other H.M's servants in the Civil and Revenue departments are to be entitled to in the Island. -Castle town, Isle Man. "No. 2." The enclosures. The plaintiff in the action was Henry Newnum, of Dorking, in the co. of Surrey, Gent. Mr. Chas. Searle is described as "late of Farnham, in the said co., Gent., but now of the "Isle of Mann , Esq." 5 pp.

817. 25 March 1768. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD — . [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 61.]
Has this day received an account of the death of Daniel Lace, Esq., one of H.M.'s Deemsters of this Isle. This is an office which cannot be long vacant without inconvenience to himself as Governor, and to the country in general. Whenever a Deemster was indisposed and incapable of doing the duty of his office, the Governor was always obliged to appoint a deputy, and in case of death to give a commission to a successor pro tempore. For the two Deemsters, in their respective districts, are the Judges of the Common Law, hear and determine actions of debt, trespass, & c. , in a summary way, are of H.M.'s Council in the Isle, assistants to the Governor in the Court of Chancery and on other occasions, and are Justices of the Peace, and in this complicate office constantly employed in one public business or other. Reminds his Lordship of his recommendation of Mr. Daniel Mylrea to succeed the late Attorney General ; yet as, from the contents of his, the Governor's, letter No. 2, it may be presumed that His Majesty hath appointed another to that office, now recommends that gentleman to succeed the late Deemster Lace. Will only add that Mr. Mylrea is master of the Manx language, which is most essential for the discharge of that office.--Isle of Man. " No. 3." 3 pp.

913. 4 June 1768. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD — [Isle of Man, v. 1 , No. 62.]
Acknowledging his Lordship's letter of the 17th inst., containing the melancholy account of the death of H.R.H. Princess Louisa Anne.-Isle of Man. Not numbered.

970. 10 Aug. 1768] LORD WEYMOUTH to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man Entry Bk. 1765-1817 p. 43.]
The King has named Mr. Searle Attorney General and Mr. Mylrea Deemster [of the Isle of Man], and has ordered H.M.'s Attorney General to prepare drafts of proper instruments for granting these two offices. It is resolved that he, the Governor, shall have a salary of 600l. a year from the time of his appointment, and the Attorney General a salary of 100l.-St. James's.

1000. 23 Sept. 1768. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to — [Isle of Man ,v. 1, No. 63.]
Was favoured with his letter, giving the agreeable accounts that the salaries for himself and the Attorney General were fixed, and that Mr. Mylrea is appointed Deemster. Had also a letter from Lord Weymouth to the same effect. In order to make the office of Deemster worthy the acceptance of gentlemen properly qualified, and to set them in a respectable light, proposes for each 100l. salary. The Clerk of the Rolls is next to the Governor in the Law Department ; and as the nature of this office admits of a distinction, would propose 150l. salary. In H.M.'s proclamation these officers are particularly mentioned to be continued in their respective places, with the usual salaries and emoluments, until further signification of His Majesty's pleasure ; and each of them had his salary, and also additional offices, to make them more adequate to their characters. The quantum of salary for the water-bailiff is entirely submitted to consideration. This officer has under his charge Royal fish and shipwrecked goods, and holds a court for the recovery of petty debts within the ports. He comes under the department of the Governor, to whom an appeal lies from him in like manner as from the other courts. A salary of 251. to each of the captains of Castletown and Douglas, and 15l. to each of the captains of Peel and Ramsey, may be an inducement for reputable men to hold the office. Their salaries formerly were from 20l. to 71.; but they were also deputy searchers of the port, and the appointments were thereby made equal to the character. Refers to some minor appointment, such as the turnkey in Castle Rushen (the only gaol in the Isle), which escaped him in a former proposal. As Mr. Castley has presented a memorial to the Board of Treasury to be continued the Governor's chaplain, at his former salary of 25l., it is unnecessary to make any further representation on that head. Upon the contest between my Lord Sandwich and Lord Hardwick at Cambridge, Mr. Castley (who was then a fellow, but is since married), at his, the Governor's, solicitation, and with his permission, went there and gave my Lord Sandwich his vote. Proposes to continue him, knowing it to be agreeable to his Lordship. Submits to consideration the propriety of the Governor's appointing his own domestic chaplain. Enters into details as to the constables. Since the jurisdictions became vested in the Crown, found himself under some difficulty in levying the fines and amercements. But since there was a prospect of the Coroners being paid for their additional duty, has ordered those fines to be estreated and levied by them. They amount to about 25l. or 30l. a year. They pass under his, the Governor's, examination, and then become matters of record. The perquisites in Chancery (which are part of this fund and regularly paid) have supplied the court-room, public offices, and gaol with coal and candle, as formerly allowed by the Lords Proprietors, and paid for such reparations as were absolutely wanting. But when the funds are collected, a thorough repair will be necessary to keep them wind and water tight this winter. Hopes his and other salaries will be paid from 17 May 1765, like those of the captains of towns and peace officers under them. Isle Man. 7 pp.
[Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 64.] Another letter from the Same, of the same date, to [Lord Weymouth], acknowledging the receipt of the letter alluded to above. " No. 4." 1 p.

1031. 14 Nov. 1768. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to [ LORD ROCHFORD]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 65.]
Acknowledging his Lordship's letter of 21st ult., signifying his being appointed H.M.'s Principal Secretary of State for the Northern Department, &c. - Isle Man. " No. 1."

1040. 26 Nov. 1768. MR. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD [ ROCHFORD]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, No. 66.]
Upon the 24th had the honour of his Lordship's letter of the 11th inst., giving the agreeable account of the Queen's being happily brought to bed of a Princess .-Isle Man. 1 p.

1078. GRANTS OF OFFICES, & c.

WARRANTS, countersigned by one of the Secretaries of State, and addressed to the ATTORNEY or SOLICITOR GENERAL, to prepare Bills for the King's Signature to pass the Great Seal, containing GRANTS of OFFICES, LICENCES TO ENCLOSE, &c

1116. 8 Feb.1769. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD — [Isle of Man, 1761-74 , No. 67 a to d.]
The Keys of the Isle have been assembled in consequence of their application. They addressed him to transmit the enclosed petition to the King with his warmest recommendations. The principal gentlemen and merchants also had a meeting in order to concert some scheme for the repeal of certain restrictive clauses in the late Acts of Parliament relative to this Island, and for opening a commerce which may afford employment to the in habitants, and bring a revenue to the Crown. They have prepared a memorial to be laid before the Lords of the Treasury. Encloses the articles of their request, and a copy of their reasons. Must, in justice to the people, represent them as most loyally attached to His Majesty's person and government, both in Church and State ; and though a very few (he believes not one in a thousand), for want of other employment, may have continued the illicit trade, yet it is contrary to the general sense of the people ; and, upon proper encouragement, it is hoped, will be entirely at an end. Unless this or a similar plan be adopted, is afraid the revenue of the Island will never answer the intention of Government, and the state of the people will become truly deplorable. - Isle Mann.
" No. 1." The enclosures. The petition of the Keys represents the distresses brought upon the Island by the restraining laws, stating, among other things, that the rents in the trading towns had fallen above 15,000l . a year, and that, as a further addition to their distresses, " so as to extinguish totally all circulating cash," the regiment of infantry and two troops of cavalry had been replaced , and their numbers reduced to four companies only. The " scheme of the merchants is divided under the three heads of Foreign Trade, Interior Commerce, and Fisheries and Manufactures. They ask that the Island should be put on the same footing as Ireland . The " reasons " in support of the scheme is a closely written M.S. of 8 pp. 15 pp. or parts of pp.

1160. 5 April 1769. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD ROCHFORD. [Isle of Man, 1761-74, No. 69 a, b.]
On receiving his Lordship's letter, No. 1 , he lost no time in communicating to the Keys the purport of it, knowing well the general satisfaction it would give, and at the same time signified by letter to Mr. Moore, chairman of the Keys, the advantages he thought might be derived from their giving some public testimony of their acting conformably to the character his Excellency had given of them. This produced a memorial, a copy of which is enclosed. -Isle Mann. " No. 2."
The memorial is addressed to the Governor ; signed by 22 Keys, with a note that one member was H.M.'s Ambassador at Constantinople at the time, and that there was a vacancy of one member. They promise on every occasion to join in every salutary measure to discourage and suppress illicit trade ; and describe themselves and their countrymen as " unknown to the persons in power but by a traffick which formerly gave them offence and now no longer exists, circumscribed by the narrow limits of an Island, scarce one-third whereof is cultivated, having no branch of commerce open to them, deprived of even supplying a ship on her passage with fresh provisions, unrepresented in Parliament, and having no other avenue to the Royal clemency but thro' his Excellency." They ask him to represent the " distressed situation of near thirty thousand native subjects to the best of Kings, to a man Protestants of the Church established, and loyally attached to their Sovereign's person and government without one single exception." 3 pp.

Though the Summaries continued to the end of December 1769 No 1160 was the final Manx-related Summary in this volume.