Calendared Papers of Home Office of George III - 1770-1775

1770-1772

84. 20 March 1770. STANIER PORTEN to GOVERNOR WOOD, [Isle of Man Bk ., 1765-1817, p. 47] Asks for information how the Surgeon of the Household in the Entry Isle of Man was nominated, and what the nature of his office is. — . Whitehall.

104. 11 April 1770. John WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to STANIER PORTEN, Esq. [Isle of Man , 1761-74,No 71 .] In answer to his letter of the 20th ult. Since the Isle became vested in the Crown, numbers of the principal inhabitants have left it, so that the subscriptions and business which afforded sufficient encouragement for a surgeon of knowledge in his profession became so inconsiderable that it was thought necessary to apply for a surgeon to the household as had been formerly accustomed. When, therefore, Mr. Lutwidge, the Receiver General, went to London last summer, his Excellency desired him to inquire when there would be a proper opening for him, the Governor, to apply to the Secretary of State for a revival of that appointment. On 28th July last Mr. Lutwidge wrote that " Mr. Gillespie (the surgeon who had been encouraged by annual subscriptions, and had practised in the Island for several years,) is established as surgeon to the household at 201. per annum , which no doubt "will be increased." Presumes this was settled at the Treasury. 201. cannot be considered as an inducement for a surgeon properly qualified ; and if no more is to be allowed it will be necessary to make it up with subscriptions, the amount whereof will depend upon the subscribers' approbation of the person. Isle of Man. 13 pp.

105. 11 April 1770. The SAME to LORD ROCHFORD. [Isle of Man , 1761-74, No.72.] Represents the difficulty and inconvenience of his having no power, as former Governors had under the Lords proprietors, of delegating his civil and military powers in time of absence or sickness. He was appointed Governor-in -chief and Captain General in the Island by patent, in which the Crown reserves a right of naming a Lieutenant Governor with like powers. He is also ex-officio Chancellor and Supreme Judge, and presides as such regularly in the Courts of Law and Equity ; and as all decrees are made by him personally, so all processes must be executed under his sign manual. There being no Lieutenant Governor, it is evident he cannot absent himself on any public or private emergency without putting a total stop to civil matters ; and even a fit of sickness must produce the like effect. Submits the propriety of his being at liberty to name a deputy. The important affairs which have engrossed the attention of His Majesty and Ministers have prevented him hitherto repeating his application in favour of the distressed people of the Isle . Must now mention the great expectations they conceived from the assurance in his Lordship's letter of 10 March 1769. Recommends that some trade be granted to them , for the emigrations of the people are really alarming, and if some measures are not soon adopted there will be no people left capable of carrying on any business. - Isle Mann . 3 pp.

164. 31 May 1770. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the EARLOF ROCHFORD . [Isle of Man , 1761-74, No.73.] Acknowledging the receipt of his Lordship's congratulations on the birth of a Princess. — Isle Mann . 1 p.

176. 9 June. 1770 JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man , to the EARL OF ROCHFORD. [Isle of Man, 1761-74 , No. 74 a , b. ]Relative to a complaint against Lieut. Whiston, of the \u201c Ranger' sloop of war, lately stationed on the coast of the Isle of Man, who, to evade the service of an action of arrest for debt, went on board the ship, then lying in the harbour, and gave defiance to the execution of it. The enclosed proceedings fully explain all the circumstances of the affair. This defiance of justice has produced a pretended belief as to the authority of the different jurisdictions of the Isle above and below the full sea mark . It will be seen what steps he has taken to clear up that particular with respect to private parties; but his Lordship's directions will be necessary with regard to H.M.'s ships, otherwise ships of war or in H.M.'s service may become an asylum for debtors and others who shall flee from justice . Repeats his request relative to the powers of appointing a Deputy Governor . — Isle Mann . The proceedings enclosed. 5 1/2 pp.

193. 30 June 1770. EARL OF ROCHFORD to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man , 1761-74,No.75 .Entry Bk .1765-1817 p.50 .] In answer to letters of 11th April, 31st May, and 9th June. Isle of Man His Majesty is not unwilling to allow him, Mr. Wood, to absent himself from his Government on proper occasions for a reasonable time, but a great objection appeared against the manner proposed, by which the civil and military powers would be separated . The appointment of a standing Lieutenant Governor would induce an expectation of a salary being annexed to it, which can never be admitted, the establishment being already sufficiently loaded. The following method has therefore been approved. When he wishes to obtain the King's permission to be absent, he is to state the name of the Commanding Officer for the time being, who will be appointed Lieutenant Governor pro hâc vice only. He, Mr. Wood, must time his absence in such a manner that the administration of justice may not suffer for want of his presence at the decision of causes in the courts. This is to be done without the least expense to Government, and all the charges to be borne by him , Mr. Wood. The appointment of a surgeon lies with the Lords of the Treasury, to whom he must therefore make direct application. Has transmitted to their Lordships an extract of his letter relative to the petition of the inhabitants with regard to their trade. Has had commissions prepared for Peter John Haywood as deemster, and John Quayle as clerk of the Rolls, the meaning of the proclamation of 1765 being only to continue the necessary officers in their employments till proper persons should be appointed. The complaint against Lieut. Whiston has been referred to the Admiralty. — Whitehall. A draft. 44 pp..

198. 10 July 1770. ISLE OF MAN . [Isle of Man , 1761-74 No. 76 ], Copy of Treasury minute relating to distress of inhabitants of the Isle of Man represented by Gov. Wood and transmitted by Ld. Rochford .- It simply states that the letter was read. 1/2 p.

203. 14 July 1770. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the EARL OF ROCHFORD. [Isle of Man , 1761-74, No. 77 a, b, c.] Will, after mature deliberation,write fully on his Lordship's letter of 30th ult. Is very averse to troubling him with mere ceremonials, but it is expected from him by the people. The 5th July (Midsummer Day) has for ages past been of the utmost importance in this Island. It was then that the Sovereign Lord or his representative appeared at a congress of all his people on a hill in the centre of the Isle, anciently erected for that purpose, and there annually promulgated the laws, and did a variety of business for the good government of the Isle, it being called a Court of Tynwald. The day was a jubilee to the whole country at their Lord's expense, and ever held in the highest esteem and veneration . Since the Isle has been vested in the Crown, this great day has been necessarily passed over, for there were no funds to answer the expenses of it. Still he has been pressed on all sides not to withhold from them their ancient and favourite custom, and at length this year was obliged to give way to their earnest solicitations. Passing over the formalities of the day, will only state that the Lord Bishop of the Isle gave a sermon as usual in St. John's Chapel, and then at thehead of the clergy, presented to him , the Governor, the address [of which the enclosed is a copy] . His reply is also enclosed. They all then proceeded to the Tynwald Hill, and went through the accustomed ceremonies and business of the day, which gave the utmost satisfaction to about 10,000 people present, and universally to the whole Island . - Isle Mann.

204.18 July 1770. ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man,pel, 10, No. 3.] Copy of the Establishment of the Civil Officers of the Isle of Man. It is a warrant signed by three of the Lords of the Treasury, and addressed to Charles Lutwidge, Esq., Receiver General and Collector of the Revenues in the Isle of Man. The following is a list of the principal Officers : £ John Wood, Esq., Governor 600 Charles Searle, Esq., Attorney General 100 Peter John Heywood, Esq., Deemster of the Southern Division 100 Daniel Mylrea, Esq., Deemster of the Northern Division 100 John Quayle, Esq., Clerk of the Rolls 50 Do. Clerk of the Council 50 Rev. Thomas Castley, Chaplain to the Governor 25 John Clague, Clerk of the Cheque 5 &c. &c. & c.. 2 pp.

218. 10 Aug.The EARL OF ROCHFORD to GOVERNOR WOOD. Isle of Man, 1761-74 , No.78 . The address of the Bishop and clergy of the Isle of Man gave Isle of Man the King great satisfaction. His, Mr. Wood's, answer likewise was Entry Book, approved. By some means a copy of them got into the public 1765-1817 , papers before there was time to insert them in the Gazette, P. 52 . which, on future occasions of this sort, should be guarded against. A draft. 1 p.

219. 11 Aug LORD WEYMOUTH to the LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND. [Irel. Entry Bk.,1770-75 , pp. 12 , 13] Sends a copy of a letter from Lord Barrington. Directs him to give orders for relieving the four companies of the 48th Regiment in the Isle of Man accordingly . The Secretary -at -War's letter is also entered .

223 16 Aug LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND (TOWNSHEND) to LORD WEYMOUTH . [Ireland , v. 437 , No. 113 ]. Acknowledging receipt of letter of 11th inst., and enclosure, relative to the relief of the companies in the Isle of Man . - Dublin Castle. 1 p.

236. 8 Sept. LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND ( TOWNSHEND ) to LORD WEYMOUTH . [Ireland ,v. 438 , No. 4] Relative to the embarkation of troops for the relief at the Isle of Man .-- Dublin Castle. 2 pp.

245. 20 Sept. EARL OF ROCHFORD to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man 1765-1817, p. 53]. Sends a Gazette containing an Order in Council to prevent the Entry Bk ., importation of hides from Flanders, &c.

249. 22 Sept. LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND ( TOWNSHEND ) to LORD WEYMOUTH .[Ireland , v. 438 , No. 11 a, b]. Enclosing a return of the four Companies of the 42nd Regiment which sailed for the Isle of Man on the 21st. - Dublin Castle. The enclosure. 2 pp.

253. 26 Sept. 1770. JOHN Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the [EARL OF ROCHFORD ] [Isle of Man ,1761-74, No. 79]. In answer to his letter of 20th inst. The reception given by His Majesty to the address of the Bishop and clergy, and approbation of his answer , gave the highest satisfaction. The address and answer getting into the public papers gives both the Bishop and himself much concern . It was inadvertently done by one of the clergy who went to England soon after the Tynwald. As there has lately happened an affair similar to Lieut. Whiston's, is under the necessity of troubling his Lordship again upon the subject.-- Castletown, Isle Mann . 11 pp.

273. 9 Oct. R. SUTTON to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man Entry Book, 1765-1817,P. 53]. Lord Rochford being in the country, encloses last Saturday's Gazette, containing an order for a quarantine on ships from Dantzick and the ports of Prussia and Pomerania, for him to give directions agreeable thereto, & c.

278. 12 Oct. LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND (TOWNSHEND) to LORD WEYMOUTH .Ireland , v . 438 , No. 25 a, b. Enclosing a return of the four companies of the 48th Regiment which landed at Drogheda from the Isle of Man, on the 2nd inst. -Dublin Castle. The return. 2 PP.

281.14 Oct. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to the EARL OF ROCHFORD. Isle of Man ,1761-74, No.80. H.M.'s Order in Council, of the 5th inst., did not come to hand till this day, owing to contrary winds. Will give the strictest directions for carrying the order into execution . - Isle Mann. lp.

278.12 Oct. LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND (TOWNSHEND) to LORD WEYMOUTH .Ireland , v . 438 , No. 25 a, b. Enclosing a return of the four companies of the 48th Regiment which landed at Drogheda from the Isle of Man, on the 2nd inst. -Dublin Castle. The return. 2 PP.

310. 10 Nov. [LORD WEYMOUTH ] to the LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND.. Irel. Entry Bk.1770-75 , p .22. , In answer to letter of 1st inst ., with enclosures, relative to the services performed by Mr. Carlton in transporting and victualling the companies in their passage between Drogheda and the Isle of Man. Has directed that the papers be sent to the Treasury.

311. 10 Nov. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to Mr. Isle of Man , 1761-74, p. 81 . On receipt of letter of 9th ult. he gave the necessary directions for a quarantine on ships from Dantzick. Has likewise received from the Council Office four Orders, dated the 19th, to which attention has been paid. The report upon the case laid before H.M.'s Advocate, Attorney and Solicitor General, is very much wanted, as he is frequently under the disagreeable necessity of suspending judgments as well as witholding actions of arrest against sailors belonging to H.M.'s ships. And the people really grumble in finding the avenue of justice stopped, which deprives them of the legal recovery of their just debts. Has just now received two Orders in Council, dated the 1st inst .-- Isle Mann . 14 pp.

365.12 Dec. 1770. ARREST ON BOARD SHIP. Dom . Geo . III : The Advocate General's private report to the reference made pel. 82 , No. 28 to him and the Attorney General by the Earl of Rochford as to the legality of serving an arrest or civil process upon Lieut. Whiston on board a vessel at anchor near the Isle of Man. Upon the whole, it did not seem to them that any peace officer of muni cipal jurisdiction only could legally execute an arrest on board the ship in question , or any other ship, whether His Majesty's or not, under the same circumstances, riding upon the sea . Delivered by Dr. Marriott confidentially 12 Dec. 1770. 2 pp.

371.14 Dec.1770. EARL OF ROCHFORD to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man, 1761-74 No. 82 a, b.] , Encloses a copy of the report of H.M.'s Advocate and AttorneyGeneral on the complaint against Lieutenant Whiston, which he The letter received but yesterday.--- A draft. entered in Isle of Man The report. They were of opinion that there was no legal Entry Book , authority to warrant the execution of the process on board the 1765-1817 , p.54. ship riding at sea within the high -water mark ; but legal arrests might be made, and civil process executed, by the regular ministerial officers to whom such business belonged within any of the ports or havens belonging to the Isle, & c., or between the low water mark and the high -water mark when the tide was out. But the proper measures to prevent officers and others belonging to H.M.'s ships from escaping on board such vessels at sea on purpose to elude justice must be referred to the rules and regulations of the Navy. 3 pp. or parts of pp .

410. 29 Dec.1770. JOHN WOOD , Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD [ SANDWICH ). [Isle of Man ,1761-74, No.83 ]. Expresses his joy and satisfaction upon his Lordship being appointed Principal Secretary of State for the Northern Department. Should any application be made relative to the office of water bailiff of the Isle, asks his Lordship to suspend his opinion in the matter till he, the Governor, is able to transmit a proper state of it. — Isle Mann. 1 p.

435. 1770. GRANTS OF OFFICES, &c. In Isle of Man Entry Book, 1765-1817.

507. 30 Jan. 1771. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD - [Isle of Man , v. 1 , 1761-74 , No. 84.] Acknowledging letter of the 22nd inst. Cannot help expressing his great satisfaction at finding that the differences with the Court of Spain are so happily terminated. - Isle Mann. 1 p.

520. 4 Feb. 1771. JOHN Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD - [Isle of Man ,v. 1 , 1761-74, No. 85 a , b.] Transmitting a memorial lately presented to him by the Keys of the Island. To avoid a repetition of the particulars of his former representation on the subject to Lord Rochford, refers to his letters of 8 Feb. 1769 and 11 April 1770 ; in answer to which Lord Rochford, in his letter of 10 March 1769, signified His Majesty's good intentions towards the people of the Isle, with assurances that their request would receive proper consideration when it came before the Lords of the Treasury ; and further, in his Lordship's letter on the same subject, of 30 June 1770, he mentions his having transmitted to the Lords of the Treasury an abstract of his, Mr. Wood's, letter, relative to the petitions of the inhabitants of the Isle with regard to their trade. Recommends the unhappy case of the people, whose situation is truly deplorable. — Isle Mann . The memorial, which sets out "the great distresses of twenty five thousand loyal Protestant subjects.- It represents that the inhabitants, reduced to the utmost extremity of despair, were daily removing themselves and families, and going to foreign kingdoms to seek a livelihood, the houses and buildings in the towns uninhabited and going to decay, the infant manufactories declining for want of circulating cash, and everything in an apparent state of desolation . The distresses of the people were said to have been brought about by several Acts of Parliament, not only depriving them of all manner of commerce, but absolutely restraining their ships and vessels from taking the least article of stores and provisions in any one part of the Isle. An attempt was made to establish the business of the curing of herrings, — but ineffectually, owing to the laws of Britain ; for while their fisheries were very uncertain, at best but of short duration, and many years failing altogether, the inhabitants, in addition, were prohibited by a late Act of Parliament from shipping even upon bond in their fishing vessels any the least quantity of salt to hurdle and cure their fish, either on the coast of the Isle or in the neighbouring kingdoms; nor were they allowed to export their salt fish or provisions when cured into any part of Great Britain or any of H.M.'s Plantations abroad. The Keys further represent that they had been at great expense for five years in sending Commissioners to London to solicit the affairs of the Isle, and to obtain relief from the Penal Statutes, but to no effect ; and that their funds being now ex hausted, they, without a representative or friend in the Great Council of the nation, had no other resource than to lay some of their grievances before the Governor, and implore him to represent their situation before the Throne. They ask to be put on the same footing as the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. Received 18th . 4 pp .

562.1 March 1771. to GOVERNOR WOOD . [Isle of Man , v. 1 , 1761-74, No.86] . In answer to his letter of the 4th past, with the memorial of the Keys of Man, states that he has sent copies to the Lords of the Treasury, with copies of former letters and papers on the same subject. Will not fail to give the earliest information of any resolution that may be formed upon them . - Whitehall. A draft, 1½ pp

607.23 March 1771. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD HALIFAX. [Isle of Man ,v. 1 , 1761-74, No. 87 a, b.] Relative to the office of water- bailiff of the Isle of Man, which in the time of the Lords proprietors (who, out of economy, accumulated offices to make up a competency for a proper person to execute the principal one) always went with that of collector, but with a separate commission. States the course taken with regard to this office when the Isle became vested in the Crown, and the various circumstances that ensued, which ended in Mr. Lutwidge, the Receiver General, being granted a constitution for the office by the Lords of the Treasury, with a salary of eighty pounds. Points out the confusion in the executive part of the law with respect to serving actions and processes on shipboard, &c., created in like manner by the former method of accumulating offices. At the Admiralty Court in the Isle of Man the water-bailiff in his former and civil capacity presided as judge, and determined many causes of consequence, subject to appeal to the Governor and to His Majesty in Council. But now that Court wears the appearance of a Revenue office, derived from the Lords of the Treasury, though the constitution which the Receiver General showed him, Mr. Wood, implies no such jurisdiction, nor any power of deputation, but "merely for a ministerial office like that of the same denomination in England." The Receiver General, however, by virtue of this constitution, without enrolling it, or taking any of the oaths required or accustomed, thought proper, before his return to England, not only to depute one to act as judge in the Admiralty Court, (who, without having produced his deputation, or having taken the usual oath , now hears and determines causes ) but also to appoint three others to serve processes within the Admiralty jurisdiction, contrary to his, the Governor's, instructions issued to the proper ministerial officers for that purpose, all which deputations are given to Revenue officers. Far be it from him to question the powers or any act of the Lords of the Treasury, but he humbly apprehends that the office and jurisdiction of the water- bailiff have not been sufficiently explained to them . Cannot avoid representing the confusion and clashing of jurisdictions likely to arise from diverting the course of law with respect to the Admiralty Court out of its known and ancient channel. For the jurisdiction being now derived from the Board of Treasury, and these deputations being granted by the Receiver General as water-bailiff to Revenue officers only, teach people that this office " is entirely Revenue," in which he, the Governor, never interferes. Asks for directions, therefore, how to proceed in case of an appeal, disputes, & c .; and, in case of the death or resignation of Mr. Lutwidge, who resides in England, or of his deputies here, how the jurisdiction and aid of this court (which admits of no recess or vacation) can be kept up and obtained for the relief of the subject.-Isle Mann. A paper stating the "Jurisdiction of the water-bailiff of the Isle of Man," enclosed. Received 1 April. 5 closely written pp.

744. 25 June. 1771. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD [Isle of Man, v . 1 , 1761-74 , No. 89] . Acknowledging receipt of letter of 14th inst., announcing the death of Lord Halifax.- Isle Mann. 1p.

806. 20 Aug. 1771. John Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD - [Isle of Man, v. 1 , 1761-74 , No.90 ].Refers to a letter which he wrote to the late Earl of Halifax on the 23rd March relative to the jurisdiction and office of water bailiff of the Isle of Man. As there are now litigations in that court which may become cognisable before him as Governor, he will be greatly at .a loss how to act upon such an occasion, -- whether to preserve the mode of procedure in the civil department, its ancient constitutional channel, or whether to consider that court of judicature to be for the future within the Revenue department, as the judges and officers thereof now act under Revenue powers, by constitutions or appointments not enrolled in the Isle, and without taking the oaths for the due administration of justice, or receiving any other sanction or qualification from the Governor as had ever been accustomed . - Isle of Man.

903. 9 Nov. 1771. W. BLAIR to STANIER PORTEN , Esq. [Post Office,No. 10 2-81pol. 6;.176] Sending four original quarantine orders for the Governors of , Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and the Isle of Man,to be forwarded under the Earl of Rochford's cover. — Whitehall, Council Office. An endorsement states the request to have been complied with . 1 p.

963. 21 Dec.1771. QUARANTINE. [Isle of Man ,v . 1 , 1761-74 Nos. 91 , 92].1. A letter from Steph. Cottrell at the Council Office, Whitehall, , to William Fraser, Esq ., desiring that the Governor of the Isle of Man . may be directed to prepare and lay before the Privy Council an account of the several places where ships bound to the Island, and liable to quarantine, are usually ordered to perform the same, and whether there are any other places more proper and convenient for the purpose . 2. The draft of a letter to Gov. Wood from the Earl of Roch ford, giving directions accordingly. 2 pp.

1016.1 Jan. 1772 John Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD - [Isle of Man ,v.1 , 1761-74 No. 93 .], In answer to letter of the 21st ult., relative to the places for performance of quarantine. The orders and regulations for qua rantine were as strictly observed in the Isle as possible, and Ramsey and Derby Haven Bays were assigned for that purpose; not that they were in any respect proper, but for want of any other commodious place. Points out thedangers, & c. to ships in such «\u201c exposed and boisterous - bays. From the experience of ten years and upwards, is of opinion that there is no part of the Isle which is in any shape convenient for the purpose, and that mere necessity pointed out Ramsey and Derby Haven . — Isle Mann. Received the 15th. 2 pp.

1077. 10 Feb.1772 JOHN Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man, to THOMAS WHATELY,[ Isle of Man, Esq. v.1 , 1761-74 , No.94] . Acknowledging receipt of letter of the 21st ult. accompanying H.M.'s speech at the opening of Parliament. Has not yet received the addresses mentioned to have been sent from Lord Suffolk's office. - Isle Mann. 1 p.

1145. 7 March 1772. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD - [Isle of Man, v.1 , 1761-74 , No. 96]. Explaining the nature of the Governor's judicial character, in view of the directions given by His Majesty for the Commanding Officer of the troops in the Island to be Lieutenant Governor pro hac vice only, in case of his, Mr. Wood's, absence, which was to be so timed that the administration of justice might not suffer for want of his presence in the Courts at the decision of causes, which it might not be advisable to have supplied by a military officer, though it might be immaterial with regard to issuing common processes only ; he, Mr. Wood, being also to bear the expense. The Governor presides in the Courts of Chancery, Exchequer, Common Pleas, and General Gaol Delivery. As Chancellor he holds a Court the first Thursday in each month ; but our peculiar situation and circumstances often require a Court weekly upon petitions as exigencies occur. And no other Court having the jurisdiction of issuing processes of arrest (granted here without oath ), the Governor's aid and authority becomes daily, nay hourly, necessary to administer immediate relief to the parties ; and for these, and many other motives, the Court admits of no vacation or recess from business. The Court of Exchequer is in like manner always open , but the other Courts have their terms. The two Deemsters, who are H.M.'s Justices in the Courts of Common Pleas and General Gaol Delivery, constantly attend the Governor at the several other Courts, to aid him with advice when required, and were generally judged the properest persons to execute the office of Deputy Governor in the absence ,&c. of the Governor. The Courts in the Isle of Man not having their regular terms as in England, many are the inconveniences which would attend vesting the Commanding Officer of the troops with the civil power under such limitations. For to have jurisdiction to commit or arrest persons, without a power to try or hear them till the Chief Governor's return, must appear a great hardship upon the subject, whose duress, so readily obtained by the laws and constitution of the Isle, is provided to be as speedily relieved and redressed by the immediate interposition of the Governor's jurisdiction. And as attachments and contempts are granted at these monthly Courts only, if they are not regularly held, no cause can be brought to issue ; and, in short, a total stagnation of business cognizable before the Governor would ensue : with all which Lord Mansfield, who was many years Commissioner of Appeals from the Isle of Man under the late Duke of Athol, is perfectly well acquainted. Suggests, should the Commanding Officer be appointed Lieutenant Governor, and vested with full powers, that the Deemsters should be authorised by Order in Council, or otherwise, to discharge the judicial part by hearing and determining causes, with an appeal to the Governor. This would obviate every difficulty, and the Lieutenant Governor ( though he issued the processes and even appointed the hearings) would find little trouble or embarrassment.
Represents, further, the peculiar hardship it would be for him , Mr. Wood, to bear any expense, upon account of a Lieutenant Governor, out of his small salary,-considering the public character he is to support; that he has neither fees nor cmoluments as other Governors have ; that he pays a yearly rack-rent, not only for his house and every other accommodation, but also for a chapel, the King allowing 251. a year only to the chaplain ; and that he, Mr. Wood, has not been allowed one farthing for his expenses in entertainments, &c., upon his taking possession of the Isle for His Majesty, which the King commanded him to do with all the solemnities the importance of the occasioned required . — Isle Mann. Received the 17th . 3 large and closely written pp.

1150. 9 March 1772.. John Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man, to Mr. - [Isle of Man, v. 1 1761-74, No.97 .] , Expresses his grateful sense of the assurances of his good offices received through Col. Masterton. Refers to his letter of the 7th inst. to Lord Suffolk with respect to his occasional absence. The " letter is rather prolix, but to be explicit it could not well be otherwise." In the event of its being proposed to appoint the Major commanding the four companies to be Lieut.-Governor in his absence, suggests that the appointment should be made out for the Commanding Officer for the time being. Gives his reasons. Isle of Man . Received the 17th . 21 pp .

1458. 24 Sept.1772. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD - [Isle of Man, v. 1 , 1761-74 , No. 98 ]. Relative to Mr. Heywood's resignation of the office of Deemster of the Isle of Man. Having had reason to imagine he had an intention to resign, he, Mr. Wood, required him by letter to give previous notice. Mr. Heywood then intimated his intention of resigning his commission to the Governor about the 15th of this inst. However, he heard no more of it till this day, when Mr. Heywood preferred a memorial to him, signifying that his agent in London had resigned his patent in his Lordship's office.Represents the obstruction that may happen in the course of justice by this mode of resignation at his Lordship's office (so many hundred miles off by sea and land) , and the uncertainty wherewith the Governor may be embarrassed in cases of appeals from judgments subsequent to such resignation, as Mr. Heywood has continued to act to this day. This unprecedented mode of resignation is only a part of the concerted plan to procure an emolument from a successor, which manoeuvre he, the Governor, utterly discouraged. Recommends Mr. Thos. Moore as a proper person to succeed Mr. Deemster Heywood. — Isle Mann . Received 5th Oct. 2 pp .

1465. 26 Sept. 1772. THO. CHRISTIAN to LORD - [Isle of Man , v. 1 , 1761-74 No.99 .], To acquaint his Lordship with a transaction which appears to him so profligate in its nature that it strikes him with horror. Peter John Heywood, Esq ., one of H.M.'s Deemsters in this Isle, hath for upwards of a year past proposed removing into England, during which time he has been treating with several persons to dispose of his office.. Finds, with pleasure, that several persons, thought worthy to succeed him , treated his offer with disdain ; but, notwithstanding it became the public talk in the Island, he still persisted in his attempt, and has at last met with a purchaser. Knowing that "our worthy Governor" would not favour so base a transaction, Mr. Heywood caused his patent to be delivered into his Lordship's office, intending to impose his favourite on his Lordship, that a patent might be made out for him before the Governor could know of his scheme. What can the public expect from a judge thus appointed, who has nothing more to recommend him than his being a purchaser ? If his Lordship doubts the truth of this representation by him , Mr. Christian, who has been a member of the Keys of Man above 35 years , his Lordship may fully inform himself by directing the Governor to examine into the whole affair. His Excellency knows the gentlemen that are best acquainted with the laws, customs, and language, and who are the most proper to succeed to such an office. Douglas, Isle Man. Received 6th Oct. 21 PP.

1490. 9 Oct. 1772 to GOVERNOR WOOD. [Isle of Man v.1 , 1761-74, No. 100 ]., In answer to letter of 24 Sept. Some time ago Mr. Heywood left his commission at "my" office, and mentioned his intention of resigning it. Supposing him , Mr. Wood, to be acquainted there with, he deferred writing, in expectation of hearing from him. On enquiry, now finds that Mr. Heywood's agent has taken his commission away, and has some reason to believe that the suspicions with regard to his intentions are founded ; but let him (Mr. Wood) be assured, Mr. Heywood will never succeed in them, for no regard will ever be paid to any application from him about a successor . On his, the Governor's, representation, will recommend Mr. Thos. Moore to the King for the office of Deemster whenever Mr. Heywood resigns that employment. But it seems first necessary to ascertain how far Mr.Heywood may have acted in the manner suggested . — St. James's. A draft. 1 1/4 pp.

1493.12 Oct. 1772 W. F[RASER] to MR. CHRISTIAN. [Isle of Man , v. 1,1761-74No. 101 .], Is directed by Lord Suffolk to acknowledge the receipt of his letter, and to thank him for it. His Lordship very much approves the motives which induced him to write. He may be assured that the very shameful transaction mentioned will not meet with success. - St. James's. A draft. 1 p.

1508. 21 and 22 Oct. 1772. ISLE OF MAN. Oct. Two papers [Isle of Man, v. 1 , 1761-74 , Nos. 103, 104 .] (1.) Extracts from two letters from "Mr. Heywood, dated Nunnery, 21 and 22 Oct. 1772." They relate to the succession to the office of Deemster. In the first he says he could not flatter himself that the Governor would be as favourable as he could wish, if referred to for his opinion of Mr. Cubbon, having promised his own interest, and applied for one Thomas Moore, who was not bred to the profession of the law , but served an apprenticeship to one Philip Moore, a man in trade (if the late smuggling business could merit that appellation), and after wards entered into partnership with him , the firm being Philip Moore and Sons. Mr. Cubbon, he affirms, had nothing to fear from a fair representation : he served a regular clerkship to the Clerk of the Rolls, afterwards practised the law with great credit, and was possessed of real estate in the Island of about 2001. a year.
The second extract refers to an interview Mr. Heywood had with the Governor, at which he was shown the letter from Lord Suffolk . Relative to the report that he was to receive an emolument from Mr. Cubbon for resigning in his favour, he refers to an affidavit of Mr. Cubbon denying it. He further explains his carrying his commission to London to resign, and afterwards sending for it. (2.) The affidavit of " Mr.William Cubbon, of Ballavoddan, in the Isle of Man," denies that he had made any agreement of any kind for payment of any money, & c. to Mr. Heywood in case of appointment to succeed him as one of the Deemsters of the Isle. 4 pp .

1517. 29 Oct. 1772 JOHN ROBINSON to WM. EDEN, Esq. [Isle of Man , v.1 , 1761-74 No. 102 a, b. ], Transmitting , for Lord Suffolk's information, a copy of a letter from Mr. Lutwidge, Receiver -General of the Isle of Man, announcing the resignation of Peter John Heywood, one of the Deemsters of the northern division of the said Island. — Treasury Chambers. The enclosure, dated 14 Oct., at Whitehaven. Mr. Heywood gave in his resignation on the 9th Oct. to the Governor. 2 pp

1527. 7 Nov. 1772. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man , to LORD - [Isle of Man v. 1 , 1761-74 No. 105 . ], Refers to the "long tract of tempestuous weather".- Is happy to find that his recommendation of Mr. Moore has met with his Lordship's approbation . Gives an account of Mr. Heywood's resignation on the 9th ult. In reply to the demand to know how far Mr. Heywood acted in the manner suggested, relates that some time ago, when he determined to leave the Island and resign, he sent him , the Governor, a message by a gentleman, requesting him to recommend such a person as he, Mr. Heywood, should name, to succeed him, from whom he proposed to get a gratuity ; to which the Governor replied, he neither could nor would be concerned in such a measure . A few days later he waited on the Governor personally, and in the presence of the Attorney General renewed the subject, which the Governor utterly rejected, and, with some warmth , expressed the sense and idea he had of such transactions, The plan of Mr. Heywood's soon became the talk of the Island, but all further conversation with the Governor on the subject ceased . -Isle Mann . Received the 20th. 2 pp.

1532.11 Nov. 1772. EARL OF ROCHFORD to the LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND. [Ireland, v. 442, No. 100 a, b. Irel. Entry Bk .pp. 148-9 .],Enclosing a copy of a letter received from Lord Barrington, and, in accordance with this letter, giving directions for removing one of the four companies of the 42nd (or Royal Highland ) Regiment of Foot, stationed in the Isle of Man, to Ireland, in order to join the corps to which it belongs. — St. James's. The original letter, a copy of which was enclosed.

1536. 14 Nov. 1772. JOHN WOOD, Governor of the Isle of Man, to LORD [Isle of Man , v.l , 1761-74, No. 106] , Had this day his Lordship's letter of the 7th inst. The office and duty of the Deemsters cannot be discharged by one person without manifest prejudice and inconvenience to the Island. Instances proofs, &c. of the essential necessity of there being two Deemsters. Owns the Attorney General's appointments may not be adequate to his trouble and character ; but he is under great mistake with respect to the amount of fees and perquisites of the other patent offices. Begs leave also to mention that he, the Governor, and the rest of the civil establishment, will have three years' salary due the 5th Jan. next. Submits, therefore, how he is to support the public character His Majesty has honoured him with under such circumstances. — Isle Mann. Received the 20th. 21 pp .

1542. 19 Nov. 1772. LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND (TOWNSHEND) to the EARL OF ROCHFORD,[Ireland, v. 442, No. 110.] Acknowledging receipt of letter of 11th inst., relative to the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment, stationed in the Isle of Man. -Dublin Castle. 1 p.

1550. 25 Nov. 1772. EARL OF ROCHFORD to the LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND.[ Ireland , v.442, No.111.Irel,1770-75 p. 151 .] , Acknowledging receipt of letter of 7th inst., &c. Points out how, by the company of the 42nd Foot being ordered from the Isle of Man, Entry ,Bk.,the number of forces in Ireland will be raised to more than the numbers designed to be kept within that kingdom . Also as to the completion of the regiments destined for America next spring. - St. James's. A draft. 21 pp.

1588.17 Dec. 1772. LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND (HARCOURT) to the EARL OF ROCHFORD. [Ireland , v. 442, No. 135.] Announcing the arrival in Ireland of one of the companies of the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment of Foot, from the Isle of Man. Enclosing papers. Also as to payment for transport and victualling of the said company . — Dublin Castle. N.B. — The original inclosures sent to Mr. Robinson.- Received 22nd, at night, from Mr. Wilmot. 14 pp.

1593. 23 Dec. 1772. Sir S. PORTEN to John ROBINSON, Esq. [Treas.EntryBk.1763-75 , p . 308.] , Sending a copy of a letter from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , together with one from Mr. George Carleton to Mr. Waite, and the original certificates therein referred to, relative to the expense of transporting and victualling from the Isle of Man one company of the 42nd Regiment of Foot. To be laid before the Lords of the Treasury for the necessary orders for payment.- St. James's.

1621. GRANTS OF OFFICES, &c. WARRANTS, countersigned by one of the Principal Secretaries of State, and addressed to the ATTORNEY or SOLICITOR GENERAL, to prepare Bills for the King's Signature to pass the Great Seal of Great Britain, containing GRANTS of the following OFFICES, &c.

In Isle of Man Entry Book, 1765-1817 .

Abstracts 1773-1775

109. 20 March 1773. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to Lord LOCHFORD. [Ireland,v. 445, No. 60]. Suggesting certain arrangements for the periodical relief of the companies of the 42nd regiment doing duty in the Isle of Man .— Dublin Castle. Received, 26th at night, from Sir R. Wilmot. 1 p.

133. 15 April 1773. Earl of SUFFOLK to the Lord LIEUTENANT oF IRELAND. [Ireland, v. 445, No. 80, and Entry Bk., 1770-5, p. 185]. Signifying the King's approbation of his proposal as to the relief of the companies in the Isle of Man, &c. — St. James's. A draft. 1 3/4 pp.

178. 26 May 1773. John Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man to - [Isle of Man,,v. 1, 1761-74,No. 108.] Relative to a year's leave of absence, which he was wishful to obtain, and the arrangements necessary for the delegation of his powers, &c. — Isle of Man. 3 pp.

180. 27 May 1773. Governor of THE IsLE OF MAN (Wood) to Sir SAMUEL DUNDAS. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 109]. Asking for his good offices with Lord Suffolk to procure him leave of absence. — Isle of Man. 1 p,

196. 12 June 1773. Lord LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND (Harcourt) to Lord ROCHFORD. [Ireland,v. 446, Nos. 24, 25,26a, b, and 27 a, b]. Four despatches of this date : — (1.) As to the troops in the Isle of Man. 2 pp. ...(4.) Transmitting an account of the expense of transport, &e. of troops to the Isle of Man. The enclosure. 3 pp.

204. 16 June 1773. Lord SUFFOLK to Sir Samu. DUNDAS. [Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 110]. Has not forgotten his request in favour of Governor Wood, but it will be necessary for Mr. Wood to write an official letter, with the name of the commanding officer for the time being, for H.M. approbation, in order to his being appointed Lieutenant-Governor. The expenses attending this appointment will be on Governor Wood himself, but if when he comes to England he can find an unexceptionable way of providing for this, Lord Suffolk will not disapprove of it — St. James's. A draft. 1p.

236. 19 July 1773. Lord ROCHFORD to the Lord LEUTENANT OF IRELAND. [Ireland, v. 446, Nos. 39 to 47]. Nine drafts of letters of this date : — ...4. As to payment for transport, &. of troops to the Isle of Man. 1 ...1 p.

244. 28 July 1773. Governor of the Isle of Man (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK]. [Isle of Man, v.1; 1761-74,No. 111]. Asking for leave of absence, and stating arrangements for delegating his powers to the commanding officer, Will allow him 5s, a day, — "which is more than I can well afford, having received no salary for upwards of three years and a half past; and having nothing that deserves the name of perquisite, I have not been a little distressed in supporting my public character." Had not been absent from his Government since the Island became vested in the Crown, — upwards of eight years. — Isle of Man. Received 2 Aug. 2 folio pp.

245. 29 July 1773. Lord ROCHFORD to the Lord LIEUTENANT of IRELAND. [Ireld. Entry Bk 1770-5, p. 202.] . Signifying the King's approbation of proposed arrangements in connection with the relief of the detachment in the Isle of Man. — St. James's.

249. 6 Aug. 1773. [Lord SUFFOLK] to GOVERNOR Wood. [Isle of Man, v.1 1761-74 No. 112 Entry Bk 1765-1817,57]. In answer to letter of the 28th, signifying H.M's grant of a leave of absence, and enclosing a commission for the Commanding Officer to act as Lieut.-Governor, &c. A draft. 1½ pp.[Dated 7th in Entry Book]

416. Army, &c. APPOINTMENTS, in the form of Commissions, of a somewhat special character.

439. 5 Jan. 1774. Steph. Cottrell to WILLIAM FRASER, Esq. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 113]. As to proceedings in causes appealed from in the Isle of Man, which are transmitted very irregularly and without being properly authenticated. The Committee of Council for hearing appeals wish Lord Suffolk to direct the Governor in all cases of appeal to cause copies as well of the sentence or judgment appealed from as also of the whole process of the cause, closed together under the seal of the Isle, to be delivered to the parties upon paying the usual fees. — Whitehall, Council Office. 1 p.

442. 7 Jan. 1774. Lord Suffolk to Governor Wood. [Isle of Man,v.1, 1761-74, No, 114]. Stating regulations to be observed in cases of appeal from the Isle of Man. [See above, No. 439.| — St. James's. — No. 1. A draft. 1 p.

445. 8 Jan. 1774. Governor of the Isle of Man (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74,No. 115]. Departure on leave of absence delayed on account of his health. Cannot avoid mentioning one of the grievances of his government, viz., arrears of salary, of which there are four years due. Was paid his salary of 600l. a year by the Receiver-General up to 5 Jan. 1770. His several applications to him afterwards met with the same answer, that he could not pay him without an order from the Treasury. Thereupon wrote to Lord North, and to the Lords of the Treasury, advising their Lordships of the two years' arrears due, and that he had drawn upon them for 1,000l. upon that account ; to which the Secretary of the Treasury replied that the bill could not be paid, as there was no fund for the purpose but the revenues of the Isle of Man appropriated by Act of Parliament. Again applying to the Receiver-General, had the same reply, which greatly distresses me. There having been pretty considerable importations into the Isle for three years past, of course there must certainly be funds accrued. Without the least detriment to the Crown, it would be highly convenient to H.M.'s servants here were the Receiver-General directed to pay the salaries in the Isle (as hitherto accustomed, and by the warrant of 1770 authorised) occasionally as the revenues should afford. The remitting the specie to England, and returning it again for the payment of salaries, is attended with double risk and delay with- out answering any one good purpose". — Isle Mann. 3 pp.

463. 20 Jan. 1774. Governor of the Isle of Man (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK] .[ Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 116]. In answer to letter of the 7th inst. as to appeals from the Isle. After the entry of the decrees and judgments on record, all the proceedings hitherto have rested with the parties without the least interference of the court appealed from. No doubt the pro- ceedings and exhibits were transmitted in a very irregular manner. This is the first intimation he has had, and particular care shall be taken in the future in regard to the matter — Isle Mann. Received the 31st. 1½ pp.

510. 17 Feb. 1774. John Robinson to WILLIAM EDEN, Esq. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74,No. 117.] The Lords of the Treasury have given orders to the Receiver General of the Isle of Man to discharge the arrears of salary due to Governor Wood, as far as he is able from the moneys in his hands applicable to that purpose — Treasury Chambers. 1 p.

518. 22 Feb. 1774. Earl of SUFFOLK to Governor Wood. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 118]. As to the payment of his salary. [See No. 510]. — St. James's. A draft. 1 p.

597. 4 May 1774. Governor of the Isle of Man (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK]. [Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No, 121.] Announcing the death of Mr. Searle, Attorney-General of the Island, on 29th ult. Is really at a loss as yet to nominate a person sufficiently qualified to discharge the duty of that office — Isle of Man. Received the 11th. 1 p.

598. 4 May 1774. Henry Hope, Captain, 27th Regiment, to the EARL OF SUFFOLK. [Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, Nos. 122 & 123]. As to the salary to be allowed him as Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man. Enters into explanations of the reasons why he should be allowed ten shillings a day, &c. — Isle of Man. 4 pp. Another letter from the same on the same subject. 4½ pp.

601. 7 May 1774. Governor of the Isle of Man (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 124 a to e]. On the subject of the dispute between himself and Captain Hope as to the allowance to be made by him to the Captain as Lieut.-Governor in his absence. Enters into full particulars and encloses a copy of the correspondence, &c. between them. Also a copy of a letter from Major Richard Dawson, appointed chief engineer of the island, who could undertake the office if Captain Hope considered it against his interest or inclination. Mentions that only two years' arrears of salary had been paid. — Isle of Man. The enclosures. Received 19th. 6½ pp.

605. 12 May 1774. Isle of MAN. [Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 125]. Memorial of John Christian, of No. 3, Churchyard Court, Inner Temple, attorney and solicitor and member of Lincoln's Inn, praying for the appointment of solicitor for the Crown, commonly called Attorney-General, in the Isle of Man. 1 p.

618. 17 May 1774. ISLE or MAN. Four documents : — [Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 126.] 1. Memorial of John Trissell, praying for the appointment of Attorney-General in the Isle of Man. Had formerly held the office under the Duke of Atholl, but resigned it with a view of going into the army. 1 p.

[Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 127]. 2. Extract from a letter from Mr. Lutwidge to Mr. Robinson. — Since my getting home I find a number of candidates for the Attorney-General of the Isle of Man. Among the rest, Mr. Heywood I hear is recommended by the Governor. I need not mention to you the schemes this gentleman had formed for the sale of his former office of Deemster, which you prevented at the Secretary of State's office. For God's sake, my dear sir, let us have a man of abilities and clear of local attachments, or our revenue matters must go to nothing. I hope some English lawyer may be found who would accept the office ; if not, and it must be a Manx man, it should not by any means be a man that has any connexion with the D. of Athol." 1 p.

[Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 128]. 3. Draft of a letter from Lord Suffolk to Governor Wood, acknowledging receipt of the letter announcing the death of the Attorney-General. Also as to his leave of absence, expressing the hope that his health was so far established as to make his return to England unnecessary. Reminding him that the expenses connected with his absence were to be borne by himself; and, without wishing to know what the allowance to the Lieut.-Governor might be, concluding that it would be such as to enable him to support the additional expenses of the station with propriety. 2 pp.

[Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 129]. 4. Draft of letter from the same to Captain Hope, stating that the agreement between him and the Governor as to the allowance to be made to him being of a private nature he could not interfere in an official manner, otherwise than by recommending Governor Wood to make the usual allowance of a lieut.-governor during his absence. — St. James's, 2 pp.

617. 19 May 1773. ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v.1 1765-74 No. 130]. Extract from a letter from Mr. Lutwidge to Mr. Robinson as to the Governor's recommendation of Mr. Heywood to be Attorney- General in the Isle of Man. Heywood has shown me the Governor's letter confirming this intelligence, which is the reason I must again break in upon your time to request your representation of this matter to Lord Suffolk. I need not repeat his incapacity for the office as well as his continual opposition when in the island to every measure of Government for the interest of the revenue. If an English barrister could be met with (which was agreeable to Mr. Eden's idea) it might be assured to him, with his business as a counsel, to be worth 300l. per annum, if a small addition were made to the present salary either by dropping one of the Deemsters, or, as was thought most proper, by making some allowance out of the revenue. 1½ pp.

624. 24 May 1774. Governor of the ISLE of MAN (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 131.] As to a proper person to succeed to the office of Attorney- General. From the several applications hitherto made, does not think there is one person in the isle, out of office, who has such a competent knowledge of the laws of England as that duty requires. In the business of the Crown a gentleman properly qualified in the profession of the law will become necessary. Hopes such a person may be found. Mentions Capt. Hope ; and the indifferent state of his own health--Isle Mann. Received 2 June. 2 pp.

626. 25 May 1774. Capt. Henry Hope to the EARL or SUFFOLK. [Isle of Man,v. 11, 1761-74, Nos. 132 & 133.] As to the salary to be allowed him as Lieut.-Governor. Has told the Governor that rather than accept of so very inadequate a consideration as 5s. per diem, he will act as Lieut.-Governor during his absence without any emolument at all. — Isle of Man. 2 pp. The same to [W.E.] on the same subject. 3 pp.

641. 3 June 1774. Earl of SUFFOLK to GOVERNOR Wood. [Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 134.] As to the difficulty of finding a proper person to succeed to the office of Attorney-General in the Isle of Man, &. — St. James's, A draft. 2 pp.

659. 21 June 1774. GOVERNOR of the ISLE of MAN (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 135.] As to Captain Hope's affair. His Lordship having recommended an accommodation betwixt themselves, he (the Governor) knew of none but that of making a further offer, which the Captain has accepted. — Isle of Man. Received 28th. 1 p.

679. 10 July 1774. ISLE of MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 136.] Extract from a letter from Mr, Lutwidge to Mr. Robinson, referring to the necessity of having a person appointed as Attorney-General in the Isle of Man, clear of all Manx connections and influence. Is glad to find it is determined to have an English barrister in case a sufficient salary could be fixed. Is sure the plan proposed of dropping one of the Deemsters is very proper and practicable, particularly at this time, Mr. Milrea[Mylrea], Deemster of the Southern Division, having been confined to his house above two years as a lunatic without the least complaint or murmuring in consequence Ever since the island was vested in the Crown there has been strange manoeuvring amongst the civil officers relating to their places. At this time a treaty is going on concerning the place of Clerk of the Rolls, Mr. Quaile, the present possessor, having agreed to give it up to Mr. John Faubonan [Taubman], one of the principal merchants in the island, on being appointed Deemster in the room of Milrea. Has this on good authority, but begs not to have his name mentioned. Should it take place there would be a bar to the plan of dropping the Deemster and giving the salary to the Attorney-General. 2 pp.

692. 3 Aug. 1774. Capt. Hope, Lieut.-Governor, to Lord [SuFFOLK]. [Isle of Man,v. 1, 1761-74, No. 138.] Notifying the departure of the Governor from the island, and that he had been sworn into office. — Isle of Man. 1 p.

697. 8 Aug. 1774. Governor of the Isle of Man (Wood) to Lord [SUFFOLK]. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 137.] Notifying his departure from his government on the 2nd, and his arrival in Dumfries. Proposes soon setting out for Glasgow, to reside there for some little time in hopes of acquiring better health and more strength to be enabled to perform a greater journey.—Dumfries, 1 p.

755. 19 Oct. 1774. EARL of SUFFOLK to the LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR of the ISLE OF MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 139.] The office of Attorney-General will soon be filled up by the appointment of a barrister of considerable experience. From the unhappy state in which Mr. Mylrea, one of the Deemsters, has been for so long a time, and his total inability to attend to any part of his duty, it has appeared to His Majesty both unnecessary and improper to continue him the name of that office. This is to be made known to his friends, His salary will be continued to him, As Mr. Moore, the other Deemster, has not, during the whole time of Mr. Mylrea's appointment, complained of an additional load of business, it is evident it has not been burthensome to him. And His Majesty is fully convinced that one Deemster is sufficient for the discharge of the duty of that office — St. James's. A draft. 2 pp.

763. 26 Oct. 1774. Capt. Henry Hope to the EARL of SUFFOLK. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 140.] In answer to letter of the 19th inst. The reason why Mr. Moore did not complain of an additional load of business was that almost since the commencement of Mr. Mylrea's indisposition his duty has been done by Mr. Quayle, the Clerk of the Rolls, who was specially appointed for the time by warrant from Governor Wood, for which an allowance was made to him from Mr. Mylrea's salary. The Governor's principal motive for not directing Mr. Moore to officiate in Mr. Mylrea's district, as well as in his own, was on account of the difficulty he foresaw one person would have in discharging the duty of both Deemsters. Refers to Gov. Wood's letter on the subject. [See Vol. 1770-72, No, 1536.] — Isle of Man, 3 pp.

817. ISLE of MAN. [Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761-74, No. 141.] Memorial of Charles Lutwidge, H.M.'s Receiver-General of the Isle of Man, giving reasons for the discontinuance of one of the two Deemsters in the Isle of Man. Details arrangements for holding the courts in vogue. If one Deemster's court were held in some central part of the island, there would be no material inconvenience on account of distance. The Deemster's court in its jurisdiction somewhat resembles the sheriffs' courts in Scotland, where, in far more populous and extensive districts, one judge only and one court are found sufficient ; and if a court of the same kind were instituted in the counties of England, to be held, as in the Isle of Man, twice a week, there would be few counties where it would be fully employed. It is notorious that there are more petty lawsuits in the Isle of Man than perhaps in any other part of H.M.'s dominions of the same extent. But this litigious spirit, destructive of industry and morals, evidently arises from the frequency and peculiar manner of holding the inferior courts, for, except the courts in which the Governor presides, all of them are ambulatory. The Consistory, or spiritual court, makes the tour of the island sundry times in the year. The Deemster's court has been and still is occasionally held in any part of the island, near the residence of one or both of the contending parties. The seat of justice being thus brought to his own door, every petulant man is tempted to gratify his ill-humour by going to law, and the slightest difference among neighbours commonly ends in an action. The whole neighbourhood becomes interested in the dispute, and runs in crowds to hear it decided. Hence agriculture and manufactures are neglected, and a spirit of litigation instead of industry encouraged amongst the people. As a disorder in society cannot with any propriety be offered as a reason for continuing the cause of that disorder, so no just argument can be drawn from the frequency of suits under the above-mentioned circumstances in favour of frequent and ambulatory courts. 3 large folio pp.

830. GRANTS OF OFFICES, &c. WARRANTS countersigned by one of the Principal 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 the following OFFFICEs, &c.

902. 4 March 1775. Henry Hope, Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man to Lord SUFFOLK. [Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83, No. 1]. Announcing the death on the 25th ult. of Mr. Mylrea, to whom His Majesty continued the salary of a Deemster during life. Hopes some different resolution may now be adopted with respect to filling up that vacancy from what seemed to prevail in October last. Is still more confirmed in the sentiments then submitted upon this subject, having seen the inconvenience resulting to the Island in general ever since, as well as to the remaining Deemster, by the reduction of one of the most useful and necessary magistrates in this country. Having received orders for the removal of the companies stationed in the island to Ireland, asks whether he is to remain as Lieut.-Governor until Governor Wood's return, or not. — Isle of Man. 3 pp.

909. 13 March 1775. Lord Suffolk to Captain Hope, Lieutenant-Governor, Isle of Man, [Isle of Man, v. 2 1775-83 No.2]. In answer to letter of 4th inst. With respect to the duties of Deemster will be soon able to write more fully. He is to remain in his situation of Lieut.-Governor till Governor Wood's return, or further signification of His Majesty's pleasure — St. James's. A draft. 1p.

910. 14 March 1775. Lord ROCHFORD to the Lord LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND. [Ireland v.451 No.88 Entry Bk. 1770-5 p.345]. Captain Henry Hope, commanding officer of the three companies of the 27th Regiment in the Isle of Man, having been appointed to act there as Lieut.-Governor in the absence of the Governor, the King has given orders that Capt. Hope should continue in that employment till further specification of H.M.'s pleasure. Asks whether there is any objection to Capt. Hope's remaining in the Isle of Man for some short time after the three companies have joined their regiment in Ireland. — St. James's. A draft. 2 pp.

915. 22 March 1775. Lord Lieutenant of IRELAND (HARCOURT) to Lord ROCHFORD. [Ireland, v. 452, No. 19.] In answer to letter of the 14th inst. as to Captain Hope. Cannot possibly have any objection to his remaining in the Isle of Man for such time as His Majesty shall think proper. — Dublin Castle. 1½ pp.

919. 24 March 1775. CHARLES LUTWIDGE to WILLIAM EDEN, Esq. [Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83, No. 3 a, b.] Sending an extract taken from some papers in his possession relating to the government of the Isle of Man and its present state. Also a pamphlet, supposed to be wrote by Mr. Searle, late Attorney General in that island, before he was appointed to that office. Mr. Buske will be in town in about a fortnight, when, no doubt, he will wait upon you. — Charing Cross. The extracts, but not the pamphlet. [The first-mentioned enclosure has been described in a former volume. See Home Office Calendar, 1760-65, No. 2103.] 4 pp.

937. 7 April 1775. Henry Hope, Lieut.-Governor, to Lord SUFFOLK. [Isle of Man, v.2 1775-83, No. 4], Having been recommended for the majority of the 44th Regiment, now under orders for foreign service, it will probably be necessary for a lieut.-governor to be appointed to succeed him. Suggests that Major Dawson, of the Corps of Engineers, whose district is Isle of Man, Chester, and Carlisle, should be appointed, &c. — Isle of Man, 2½ pp.

945. 14 April 1775. Earl of SUFFOLK to GOVERNOR Wood. [Isle of Man,v. 2, 1775-83, No. 5]. Notifying the appointment of Major Dawson to act as Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man in succession to Capt. Hope, who is likely to be ordered on immediate service abroad, in order that you may direct your agent to continue the same allowance to him as to Capt. Hope. I hope soon to hear that your health is re-established, and that it will not be inconvenient for you to return to the Isle of Man in the course of a few months. — St. James's. A draft. 1p.

946. 14 April 1775. Earl of SUFFOLK to CAPTAIN Hope. [Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83, No. 6]. Enclosing a commission of Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Man for Major Dawson; gives necessary directions, &c. Signifying approbation of his punctuality and attention during the time he has acted as Lieut.-Governor. — St. James's. A draft. 1¼ pp.

958. 25 April 1775. Henry WASTELL to Wm. EDEN, Esq., M.P. [Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83,No. 7]. Relative to an application he was desirous of making for the post of Deputy Governor of the Isle of Man. Recounts his services, &c— Markshall.1½ pp.

959. 25 April 1775. Henry Hope, Lieut.-Governor, to Lord SUFFOLK. [Isle of Man,v. 2, 1775-83, No. 8]. Announcing the arrival of Major Dawson, , &c. Expresses his gratitude that his conduct has been approved, &c. — Isle of Man. 2 pp.

969. 2 May 1775. Richd. Dawson to Lord [Suffolk]. [Isle of Man, v.2 1775-83 No. 9]. Capt. Hope, the late Lieut.-Governor, left the island the 27th April, and the day following I took upon me the government, the usual oaths being administered to me in the presence of the principal magistrates — Isle of Man. 1 p.

1141. 12 Sept. 1775. Richard Dawson, Lieut.-Governor, to Lord — [Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83, No. 11.] Has made H.M.'s proclamation for suppressing rebellion and sedition public in every town and parish in the island. A spirit of loyalty and zealous attachment to His Majesty's person and government actuates every rank and degree of people in the island, and they have nothing so much at heart as to be able to manifest their dutiful affection to His Majesty and his august family, and their utter abhorrence and detestation of all traitorous and seditious conspiracies. — Isle of Man. 1 p.

1179. 5 Oct. 1775. John Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man, to Lord — . [Isle of Man,1775-83, No. 12.] Asking for further leave of absence. — Capelrig, near Glasgow. 1.2 13 pp.

1212. 24 Oct. 1775. Richd. Dawson, Lieut.-Governor,Isle of Man to Lord — .[Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83, No. 13.] Transmitting an address to His Majesty from the Keys of the.Isle of Man, 1 p.

1283. 28 Nov. 1775. Earl of SUFFOLK to Governor Wood. [Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83, No.15.] As to his request for further leave of absence ; granted until early in the spring, but impossible to recommend a farther indulgence. — St. James's. A draft. 3 p.

1859. [Isle of Man, v. 2, 1775-83, No. 16.] Memorial of John Wood, Esq., Governor of the Isle of Man, recounting his services, and suggesting the appointment of a standing lieut.-governor. Also stating his intention of applying to have his leave of absence prolonged till his health was recovered and confirmed. 2½ pp. folio.