A letter from Hugh Cosnahan in Douglas, Isle of Man, to George Farquher, discussing the appointment of Captain Small as Collector, the Duke of Atholl's presence in London to claim rights and compensation, and the visit of House of Keys deputies to solicit the King's confirmation of laws. Cosnahan requests Farquher's assistance in obtaining a position on the island. This document sheds light on post-Revestment (1765) governance, the Duke's continued interests in the island, and the House of Keys' relationship with Westminster.

A letter from Hugh Cosnahan in Douglas, Isle of Man, to George Farquher, discussing the Duke of Atholl's presence in London pursuing Parliamentary compensation and rights claims post-Revestment, and various administrative appointments on the island including the Collectors office and Comptrollership. Cosnahan seeks Farquher's patronage for future appointments.

Two letters (2 May and 31 May 1789) from Hugh Cosnahan, a Manx merchant who lost money in fish trading since 1765, seeking patronage from the Duke of Atholl through intermediary George Farquher to secure government employment on the Isle of Man. The second letter adds urgent news of Collector Richard Betham's death. Reveals post-Revestment patronage networks and economic hardship among Manx traders.

Hugh Cosnahan, a businessman who claims to have struggled since 1765 (the Revestment year), seeks patronage through George Farquher to obtain a government post on the Isle of Man, specifically the collector's position. The letter reveals post-Revestment employment structures, patronage networks linking the Duke of Atholl to the Isle of Man administration, and the economic difficulties faced by local traders. A follow-up letter (31 May 1789) notes the death of Richard Betham, the current collector, and urges immediate action.

A petition from George Moore on behalf of the inhabitants of Peeltown to James, Duke of Atholl, requesting ducal intervention in the improvement of Peel Harbour. The document includes a supporting memorial with 120+ signatures from townspeople, protesting the Court of Tynwald's denial of permission to borrow money for harbour repairs. Demonstrates local governance structures, economic interests in port infrastructure, and relations between the Manx community and the feudal lord before the 1765 Revestment.

A petition from George Moore on behalf of Peeltown inhabitants to James Duke of Atholl requesting intervention in harbour improvement works at Peel. The document details obstacles encountered in the Tynwald court regarding funding for harbour construction under existing legislation (acts of 1734, 1739, 1753), with 200+ signatures appended. Reflects local economic concerns, administrative processes under the Duke's sovereignty, and tensions between Tynwald and harbour supervisors.

Letter from George Moore, a merchant and leaseholder in Douglas, to the Duke of Atholl detailing disputes over his intack (leased land) near Fort Douglas and outlining a proposal to improve Peel Harbour with merchant investment. The letter references administrative tensions with Governor Cochrane and other officials, complaints about searcher Captain Lidderdale's conduct, and Moore's vision for expanding trade through Liverpool, Lancaster, and Clyde merchants. Documents Moore's role in Isle of Man commerce and the Duke's proprietary interests pre-Revestment.

Letter from George Moore, a Manx merchant and tenant, to the Duke of Atholl concerning a disputed intack (enclosed land) near Fort Douglas and Moore's proposal to improve Peel Harbour with merchant funding. Moore defends himself against encroachment charges, criticizes the conduct of officials (particularly Deputy Searcher Lidderdale), and proposes a £1,500 harbour improvement scheme to attract shipping from Liverpool, Lancaster, Whitehaven, and Glasgow. Relevant to trade, governance, revenue, port infrastructure, and merchant-authority relations in pre-Revestment Isle of Man.

Two petitions and memoranda documenting a dispute over land enclosure near Douglas Fort. Brew and Kelly, contractors hired by Charles Killey to wall an intack belonging to George Moore, seek legal recourse after Governor Cochrane ruled an encroachment had been made on ducal property. The documents reveal tensions between petitioners, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Deemster, illustrating Manx legal procedure and the vulnerability of property holders to gubernatorial discretion.

Two petitions and related memoranda from James Brew and Paul Kelly to Governor Basil Cochrane regarding a disputed land enclosure (intack) belonging to merchant George Moore near Douglas Fort. The petitioners, who had contracted to build a stone wall around the intack, seek legal authority to present evidence that no encroachment on Lord's property has occurred, after the Attorney General challenged the work. The documents reveal conflicts between the Governor, Deemster, and petitioners over jurisdiction and legal procedure in Manx land disputes.

A petition from Roman Catholic merchants residing in the Isle of Man to James, Duke of Atholl, requesting protection against proposed legislation that would disqualify Catholics from purchasing or inheriting land. The petitioners emphasize their economic contributions to the island, thirty years of residence, obedience to civil authority, and defense efforts. This document reveals religious discrimination concerns and tensions over property rights in pre-Revestment Man.

A petition from Roman Catholic merchants and residents of the Isle of Man to James, Duke of Atholl, protesting against a proposed legislative bill to disqualify Catholics from purchasing or inheriting land. The petitioners argue their economic contributions to the island (trade, building, revenue generation) and their civil obedience merit protection of their existing privileges.

Letter from Governor Lindsey reporting to the Duke of Atholl on failed attempts to recruit soldiers across the Isle of Man, attributing the failure to labour scarcity and the islanders' preference for sea employment over military service. References commercial shipping to Liverpool and Whitehaven, suggesting smuggling or privateering interests. Includes financial notes on bills of exchange from Dublin and Dublin Bishop.

Letter from Governor Lindsey to the Duke of Atholl reporting the failure to recruit soldiers on the Isle of Man, attributing this to labour scarcity and Manx preference for maritime work, particularly smuggling routes to Liverpool and Whitehaven. Also discusses financial bills and progress at Glenchass (likely a mining or industrial site).

Extract from a letter by Peter Sidebotham, a customs officer on the Isle of Man, to the Treasury (9 November 1747) detailing endemic smuggling of debenture tobacco, the Duke of Atholl's officers' obstruction of customs enforcement, and the suppression of a proposal by the 24 Keys to control tobacco exports. Reveals the conflict between royal customs authority and ducal sovereignty.

Letter from Peter Sidebotham, a Customs officer stationed on the Isle of Man, to the Treasury (dated 9 November 1747) detailing systematic evasion of customs regulations by the Duke of Atholl's officers, including: deliberate obstruction of informers, clandestine tobacco imports (particularly 'debenture tobacco'), night-time landings to avoid detection, and violation of salt export limits. The letter references a 1736 proposal by the Keys to prevent tobacco export and Governor James Murray's political reluctance to enforce it. This document is crucial evidence of the conflict between crown revenue interests and ducal sovereignty that precipitated the 1765 Revestment.

Governor Lindsey reports to the Duke of Atholl on maritime seizures of private property affecting the Duke's interests and revenue collection. The letter discusses the vulnerability of the Duke's property at sea, cash flow concerns pending harvest, and a scurrilous pamphlet circulating on the island. It provides insight into mid-18th century Manx governance, revenue collection, and tensions over enforcement activities.

Governor Lindsey reports to the Duke of Atholl on violent seizures of private property at sea, concerns about revenue collection, and a scurrilous pamphlet circulating on the Isle of Man criticizing the government and its laws. The governor expresses alarm about the impact on Atholl's interests and mentions detaining the crew of the Wolfe sloop pending instructions.

Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl on Isle of Man affairs, including merchant morale regarding the Island's not being disposed of, trade recovery, remittance arrangements with Liverpool merchants, proposed administrative reorganisations (Receiver General and Water Bailiff positions), and discussion of coinage design with ducal imagery.

Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl regarding Island trade, merchant sentiment, remittance procedures, administrative appointments, and proposed reforms to customs and revenue collection. Discusses the merchants' relief that the Island was not sold, trade recovery, coin design (ducal bust vs. crest), and staffing of revenue offices to prevent confusion in water bailiff and customs duties.

Administrative letter from acting officials (Mylrea and Taubman) to the Duke of Atholl during the Governor's absence, reporting on the completed audit, accounts settlement, and a drowning incident involving a ship from Whitehaven. The letter documents financial remittances, tithe accounts, and the handling of a criminal matter under Manx jurisdiction.

Administrative letter from acting officials (Mylrea and Taubman) to the Duke of Atholl regarding the autumn audit of 1749, financial remittances, and the criminal case of David Prichard (drowned James McGee in Bordeaux). Provides insight into governance procedures, revenue accounting, and Manx judicial authority over crimes committed by crew members of trading vessels.

Letter from the Duke of Atholl to Governor Cochrane dated 30 January 1753, discussing parliamentary business, ecclesiastical appointments, customs matters, and administrative affairs on the Isle of Man. The Duke explicitly notes that no parliamentary mention has been made of selling or leasing the Isle of Man's customs, contradicting rumours. Relevant to understanding pre-Revestment Atholl governance and early commercial pressures on the island.

Letter from the Duke of Atholl to Governor Cochrane discussing parliamentary matters, ecclesiastical appointments, customs and trade issues, and the settlement of disputes with the Keys (Manx parliament). The letter's explicit denial that Parliament has mentioned 'the sale of the Isle of Man or leasing the Customs' is of particular significance to the Revestment project, as it predates the 1765 purchase by 12 years and shows contemporary awareness of these potential transactions.

A report from Governor George Lindsay to the Duke of Atholl covering financial transactions (bills of exchange), ecclesiastical discipline of a clergyman, and celebrations of the Duke of Cumberland's victory over the Scottish rebels. Demonstrates the Duke's administrative authority over the Isle of Man and provides insight into governance, loyalty expressions, and religious authority during the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion aftermath.