T 1/493/180 - Governor Wood advising his having drawn for £1000 part of his Salary

Noted on Cover as Recd 24 March 1772

Isle Mann 14th March 1772

My Lords

Having applyed to Mr Lutwidge His Majesty's Receiver General of this Isle in the month of October last, with respect to the payment of my Sallary; I received for answer that he could not then pay it, without your Lordship's Directions; And in Novr following he advised me, that he had represented the matter, and as soon as he had received your Lordship's pleasure thereupon, he would loose no time in communicating the same to me - But having never since heard from him, and as there is now upwards of £1300 Sallary due to me, to answer my present Exigences, I am under the necessity of drawing this day upon your Lordships for £1000 in favor of John Drummond Esqr & Co, at ten days sight, which your Lordships will I hope honor
- I have the Honor &c John Wood

Enclose is a draft dated Isle of Mann March 14th 1768 drawn on Messrs Andrew Drummond for £1400 and place same to account of John Wood. Addressed to Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury - noted on cover "Warr 1 Apl 1768" so would appear to have been paid

Notes

Governor Wood had significant difficulty ig getting paid throughout his period post Revestment - Lutwidge though appointed Receiver General was mostly off Island either in Whitehaven or London, and did not appear to be supportive of the Governor.