Document Reference: T 1/440/332 Source URL: https://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/history/treasury/t440_332.htm Filename: t440_332.htm ================================================================================ T 1/440/332 - No regular Packet Boat T 1/440/332 - No regular mail boat There being no regular Pacquet from this Island makes the receipt of a letter uncertain which is the reason I take the liberty to inclose a Duplicate of one I had the honour to write you the 29th ultimo relating the Troops, I would be much oblig'd my letters hereafter were forwarded by way of Whitehaven that being the most speedy and safe conveyance - One I received from Mr Lowndes dated the 23d Septr by way of Liverpool, I did not receive until the 24th ultimo I am etc Chas Lutwidge Douglas 2d Novr 1765 Notes A fortnightly Packet service, to & from Whitehaven was started around Christmas 1765 Any comments, errors or omissions gratefully received The Editor HTML Transcription © F.Coakley , 2021