Royal letters of presentation from Edward I gifting ecclesiastical benefices in the Isle of Man to Alan of Wygeton (church of St. Carber) and Odo the clerk (church of St. Santan) in 1291, asserting the King's authority over vacant churches by reason of the land being in royal hands. Demonstrates early English Crown sovereignty claims over Manx ecclesiastical appointments.

Two letters patent issued by Edward I granting presentations to vacant churches in the Isle of Man (St. Carber and St. Santan), exercised on the basis of royal custody of the island. These documents establish the Crown's medieval ecclesiastical patronage rights over Manx benefices and are part of the Monumenta de Insula Manniae collection, a key primary source series for Manx history.

A royal writ from King John directing payment of thirty marks from the English treasury to the King of Mann as a gift. This early 13th-century document demonstrates the feudal relationship between the English Crown and Mann, and provides context for understanding the island's constitutional status prior to the later Atholl period and 1765 Revestment.

A formal order from the majority of the Highway Committee for Glenfaba Sheading, appointed under a 1757 Tynwald Court ordinance, approving previous orders regarding road maintenance and new road construction from Peeltown to Kirkpatrick Bridge. The committee grants consent for adjacent landowners (Hugh Woods, John Saint, Mabell Radcliffe, and William Cooper) to use the old road as compensation for damage caused by the new road's construction through their lands.

A scholarly glossary defining ecclesiastical and temporal terms found in medieval and early modern Manx documents, charters, and historical records. Provides Latin and Anglo-Norman terminology for feast days, liturgical seasons, and calendar conventions used in administrative and legal documents relevant to Manx history. Essential reference for interpreting dated clauses and temporal references in period documents related to the Revestment era.

Administrative letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on Isle of Man governance matters including clergy appointments, brass coinage, naturalization papers, harbour plans, and financial arrangements. Reflects the Duke's direct administrative authority over the island prior to the 1765 Revestment.

Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl concerning ecclesiastical revenue recovery (£2658:93.75 for the clergy), audit transmission, and a legal dispute over the herring fishing trade to the West Indies. Cochrane seeks confirmation that the Isle of Man may export herrings to His Majesty's Plantations despite an obscure Restoration-era Parliamentary act.

An order from the Governor and Council of the Isle of Man declining to interfere with the House of Keys' proceedings without the explicit approval of the Lord of the Isle (the Duke of Atholl). Dated 28 January 1765, this document reflects the constitutional tensions and procedural protocols during the period preceding the 1765 Revestment, showing deference to the Duke's authority and the limitations placed on the Governor's independent action.

An official order from the Governor and Council of the Isle of Man (28 January 1765) responding to Speaker George Moore's request to convene the House of Keys during a period of constitutional uncertainty. The order defers to the Lord of the Isle (Duke of Atholl) before permitting Keys proceedings, reflecting the pre-Revestment constitutional hierarchy and the Governor's subordination to the Duke's authority.

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.

Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl detailing financial remittances to Liverpool, arrival of merchant ships carrying rum, a legal dispute between native Manx and foreign merchants regarding debt priority, and recommendations for naturalizing foreign merchants to encourage trade. The letter illustrates the commercial importance of foreign traders and tensions between native and settler merchant communities in mid-18th century Isle of Man.

Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on negotiations for the sale of tithes, the management of parish lands, and administrative disputes. Discusses resistance from Lord Derby to reasonable annuity terms, Cochrane's strategy for gradual parish sales, and a court incident with an attorney Stevenson. Reflects pre-Revestment governance challenges and revenue management under ducal sovereignty.

Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on money collection for the Duke, clergy accounts, revenue abstracts, and addressing concerns about Roman Catholic naturalization on the Isle of Man. Cochrane defends the naturalization policy as being in the Duke's interest and discusses friction with the Moore family trading interests.

Three letters from Governor Cochrane (and Major Cochrane) to the Duke of Atholl, dated September–November 1758, addressing administrative matters on the Isle of Man, delegation of duties to Deemster Taubman and the Receiver General, correspondence with Mr Hamersley concerning law-related matters, and personal health updates. Demonstrates governance structure and correspondence between the Atholl-appointed governor and his patron.

Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on island affairs including the calendar style change (Old Style to New Style dating), property exchanges, tree removal, revenue receipts, and weather damage. Contains references to the ongoing dispute with the Earl of Derby and confirmation of Atholl's lordship claim in 1751.

Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on administrative matters including the change of dating style (Old Style to New Style calendar), the legal dispute with the Earl of Derby, property exchange negotiations with George Moor, maintenance decisions regarding trees at the Governor's house in Castletown, and financial/weather reports. Provides insights into local governance, property management, and the Duke's consolidating control over the island.

Three letters from Governor Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl (September–November 1758) discussing Cochrane's absence from the Isle of Man, appointments of Deemster Taubman and the Receiver General as deputies, family business requiring his attention, and correspondence with Mr Hamersley regarding administrative matters. Provides insight into the governance structure and administrative correspondence during the Atholl period.

Personal and administrative letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl dated October 1763, discussing Deemster Taubman's succession following his uncle's death, eligibility criteria for judicial appointments (particularly the rule excluding merchants), and governance procedures regarding Lord's Council consultation. Also includes personal matters regarding a dog and a carriage.

Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl dated 26 October 1763, written from Edinburgh. The letter discusses personal matters (a gift dog and chase/carriage), but more significantly addresses the appointment of young Taubman as Deemster following his uncle's death. Cochrane raises constitutional objections to Taubman's appointment, citing Governor Murray's standing rule that merchants should not serve as Deemsters or in the Lord's Council, and questions whether the Governor consulted the Lords Council on the appointment.

Letter from former Governor Cochrane (Edinburgh, 2 July 1762) to John Taubman regarding the succession to the office of Deemster following Taubman's predecessor. Cochrane declines to use his influence with the Lord of Mann, asserting that the current Governor is the proper channel for such matters. Reveals constitutional practice and governance hierarchy on the Isle of Man in the pre-Revestment period.

A letter from Governor Cochrane (former Governor of the Isle of Man) to John Taubman, declining to advocate for Taubman's appointment as Deemster following Deemster Taubman's retirement. Cochrane asserts that only the current Governor should advise the Lord (the Duke of Atholl) on Manx affairs. The letter reflects constitutional principles of governance hierarchy and the separation of authority in 1760s Manx administration.

Official report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl covering Island governance, coinage matters, smuggling concerns, naturalization disputes, ecclesiastical appointments, and legal appeals. Provides insight into early 18th-century Manx administration, tensions between merchant families (Moores), and the Governor's authority under the Duke's proprietorship.

Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl detailing administrative matters on the Isle of Man, including audit completion, fortification work at Ramsey, clergy financial dealings, herring fishery prospects, and personnel changes at Peel. Provides insight into governance, revenue management, and infrastructure development before the 1765 Revestment.

Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on monetary transfers, merchant shipping between Gothenburg and the Isle of Man, and trading activity with Liverpool. References Captain Lace's commercial intentions and Cochrane's proposed travel to Scotland. Provides insight into early-1760s Manx governance, commerce, and the Duke's direct oversight.

A letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on monetary transfers, shipping activities, and trade between Liverpool and the Isle of Man. Discusses the arrival of ships from Gothenburg and mentions an honest trader (Captain Lace) willing to continue commerce with the island. Cochrane requests permission to travel to Scotland in May.