# Manx Primary Source Archive — Transcription

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**Transcribed:** 2026-02-25 19:26  
**Method:** Automated (Claude Batch API — claude-opus-4-6)

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Island lies most Centrically for fair Trade; there are near 30,000 inhabitants in it,
and the cheapness of living makes it in my opinion one of the properest places
in the World for introducing all sorts of manufactures, which I have very much
at heart, and think may turn to very great account. The above reasons and my
not having it now in my power to form a Real notion of its exact value makes
me wish to put off the Sale of it, at least for the present; I have made a vague
Estimate of the Valuation, which tho very inaccurate I take the liberty to transmitt
to your Lordship for your opinion. We intend being in London sometime in October
or the beginning of November but if your Lordship thinks my being there sooner
of any consequence I shall obey your Directions. I ever am with great regard and
Gratitude ~

Your Lordships most Obedient & most Humble Servant

Athol