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Lutwidge's Proposals for Regulating Trade and Revenue of the Isle of Man
Lutwidge's Proposals for Regulating Trade and Revenue of the Isle of Man
A detailed proposal by Charles Lutwidge, Receiver and Surveyor-General of the Isle of Man, to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury outlining measures to improve revenue and regulate trade following the 1765 Revestment. The document addresses the suppression of illicit trade and proposes specific duty rates, licensing schemes, and trade restrictions for tea, spirits, tobacco, coffee, and other commodities, with comparative pricing analysis.
Lutwidge's Proposals for Regulating Trade and Revenue of the Isle of Man
Lutwidge's Proposals for Regulating Trade and Revenue of the Isle of Man
Charles Lutwidge's detailed proposals to the Treasury Lords for regulating trade and revenue on the Isle of Man following the 1765 Revestment. The document addresses the elimination of smuggling, establishes duty rates for tea, spirits, coffee and tobacco, and proposes conditions for legal trade with Great Britain and Ireland. It includes comparative pricing data and argues for applying Irish trade privileges to the Isle of Man.
Late Establishment of Officers in the Isle of Man (pre-1765)
Late Establishment of Officers in the Isle of Man (pre-1765)
A financial schedule listing military and administrative salaries and posts across Isle of Man's fortified garrisons (Rushen, Peele, Douglas, Ramsey, Derby) immediately prior to the 1765 Revestment. Shows the structure and cost of the Atholl administration's military establishment, totalling £305 5s. Relevant to understanding the institutional framework inherited by Parliament.
Late Establishment of Officers in the Isle of Man (pre-1765)
Late Establishment of Officers in the Isle of Man (pre-1765)
A financial schedule listing salaries and positions of military and administrative officers stationed across the Isle of Man's five principal fortifications (Rushen, Peel, Douglas, Ramsey, Derby) immediately prior to the 1765 Revestment. Provides evidence of the manpower and cost structure of governance under the Duke of Atholl's rule.
Office of Ordnance report on barracks at Castletown, Isle of Man, 1766
Office of Ordnance report on barracks at Castletown, Isle of Man, 1766
Official letter from the Office of Ordnance to the Marquis of Granby reporting on Engineer Dawson's survey and preparation of barracks at Castletown to accommodate His Majesty's troops following the 1765 Revestment. The document includes critical commentary on the loss of the Island's protective smuggling trade and requests authorization for ordnance, ammunition, and stores to be sent to the Island.
Office of Ordnance report on barracks and military supplies for Isle of Man
Office of Ordnance report on barracks and military supplies for Isle of Man
Letter from the Office of Ordnance to the Marquis of Granby reporting on Engineer Dawson's inspection of barracks at Castletown for housing His Majesty's troops. Discusses the cessation of beneficial trade with France and Spain following the 1765 Purchase, which removed the island's previous protection from privateers, and requests authorization for ordnance, ammunition, and stores to be sent to the island.
Letter on Barracks at Castletown, Isle of Man — approval with modification
Letter on Barracks at Castletown, Isle of Man — approval with modification
Letter from the Duke of Grafton (Secretary of State) to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury regarding approval of barracks construction plans for the Isle of Man, specifically at Castle Rushen and Castletown. The King approves the plans except for stables, as the cavalry quartered there is being withdrawn. Demonstrates post-Revestment military infrastructure development and defence concerns.
Royal approval for barracks at Castletown and Castle Rushen, Isle of Man (no stables)
Royal approval for barracks at Castletown and Castle Rushen, Isle of Man (no stables)
Letter from the Duke of Grafton (Secretary of State) to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury reporting His Majesty's approval of barracks plans for the Isle of Man, drawn by Engineer Captain Dawson. The King approved the plans except for the removal of stables, as cavalry were being withdrawn from the island. The letter confirms post-Revestment military fortification of the island.
Approval of barracks plans for Isle of Man; removal of horse quarters from design
Approval of barracks plans for Isle of Man; removal of horse quarters from design
Letter from the Duke of Grafton (Secretary of State) to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury enclosing approval from the King for barracks construction at Castle Rushen and Castletown, Isle of Man. The letter notes the removal of horse stables from the original plan following the withdrawal of cavalry from the island. This document records post-Revestment military infrastructure decisions and reflects the strategic assessment of Isle of Man's defence needs after 1765.
Memorial of Charles Lutwidge requesting salary as Receiver General of Isle of Man
Memorial of Charles Lutwidge requesting salary as Receiver General of Isle of Man
A petition from Charles Lutwidge, Receiver General of the Isle of Man, to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury requesting appointment of a salary for his office. Lutwidge outlines his role in implementing the Revestment Acts and establishing customs controls to suppress smuggling following the Crown's purchase of sovereignty in May 1765. The memorial was read on 22 May 1766 and again on 24 June 1766.
Lutwidge Memorial requesting salary as Receiver General of Isle of Man (May 1766)
Lutwidge Memorial requesting salary as Receiver General of Isle of Man (May 1766)
Charles Lutwidge, newly appointed Receiver General of the Isle of Man, petitions the Treasury Lords for a salary. The memorial notes his appointment following the Revestment Acts and his role in implementing customs enforcement and halting illicit trade. It documents his commission date (22 June 1765) and the timeline of his arrival on the island (28 May 1765).
Governor John Wood's complaint of non-payment of salary since May 1765
Governor John Wood's complaint of non-payment of salary since May 1765
Letter from Governor John Wood to an unnamed Lord (likely Treasury Minister) dated 15 April 1766, complaining of lack of salary and funds since the Isle of Man became vested in the Crown on 17 May 1765. Wood details expenses incurred for Crown business (King's Arms, military transport) undertaken at personal cost and notes that public entertainments have also been defrayed from his own pocket. Directly relevant to the immediate administrative challenges following the 1765 Revestment.
Governor John Wood's letter regarding non-payment of salary since May 1765
Governor John Wood's letter regarding non-payment of salary since May 1765
Letter from Governor John Wood to an unnamed Lord (likely Treasury official) dated 15 April 1766, detailing his financial hardships and lack of salary since the Isle of Man vested in the Crown on 17 May 1765. Wood describes various expenses he has undertaken on behalf of the Crown, including provision of King's Arms for courts and churches, and a vessel for military transport, all unreimbursed. The letter illustrates the administrative chaos and financial neglect following the 1765 Revestment.
Governor John Wood's complaint regarding unpaid salary since May 1765 Revestment
Governor John Wood's complaint regarding unpaid salary since May 1765 Revestment
Letter from Governor John Wood to an unnamed peer (likely the Lord Lieutenant or Secretary of State) dated 15 April 1766, complaining of non-payment of salary and funds since 17 May 1765 (the date of the Revestment). Wood details various Crown expenses he has personally undertaken, including provision of King's Arms for courthouses and payment for troop transport from the Queen's Royal Regiment. The letter illustrates the Crown's neglect of administrative arrangements immediately following the purchase of sovereignty.
Earl of Halifax to Treasury: Two Troops Light Dragoons and Queen's Royal Regiment ordered to Isle of Man
Earl of Halifax to Treasury: Two Troops Light Dragoons and Queen's Royal Regiment ordered to Isle of Man
Official correspondence from Edward Sedgwick (on behalf of the Earl of Halifax) to Charles Jenkinson at the Treasury, reporting that His Majesty has ordered the dispatch of two troops of Light Dragoons under Colonel John Hale and the Second (Queen's Royal) Regiment of Foot to the Isle of Man. The letter confirms orders issued to the Lord Justices of Ireland on 4 June 1765 for immediate embarkation. This document is directly relevant to the Revestment project as it shows the Crown's military response in the period immediately preceding the formal purchase of sovereignty from the Duke of Atholl.
Earl of Halifax to Treasury: Troops to be sent to Isle of Man (June 1765)
Earl of Halifax to Treasury: Troops to be sent to Isle of Man (June 1765)
Official correspondence from the Earl of Halifax's office (via Edward Sedgwick) to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, reporting that military reinforcements have been ordered to the Isle of Man. Two Troops of Light Dragoons under Colonel John Hale and the Second Regiment of Foot are to be dispatched from Ireland. The letter exemplifies the military dimension of the post-Revestment security arrangements and Crown administrative coordination.
Cost of Returning Light Dragoons from Isle of Man to Ireland, 1766
Cost of Returning Light Dragoons from Isle of Man to Ireland, 1766
Letter from the Lord Lieutenant (Hertford) to the Lords of the Treasury requesting payment of £235 5s 5d for transporting two troops of Hales Dragoons from the Isle of Man to Ireland. The dragoons had been stationed on the Island in June 1765 but were deemed unnecessary for its defence. This document illustrates post-Revestment military arrangements and the financial administration of the Island.
Cost of Returning the Light Dragoons to Ireland from Isle of Man
Cost of Returning the Light Dragoons to Ireland from Isle of Man
Administrative letter from the Lord Lieutenant (Hertford) to the Lords of the Treasury requesting payment of £235 5s 5d for the cost of transporting two troops of Hale's Dragoons from the Isle of Man to Ireland in 1766. The document confirms that Great Britain bore the transportation expenses and references the original deployment to the Island on 28 June 1765. Relevant to understanding military costs and the transitional governance of the Island during the Revestment period.
Cost of Returning Light Dragoons from Isle of Man to Ireland, July 1766
Cost of Returning Light Dragoons from Isle of Man to Ireland, July 1766
Letter from the Lord Lieutenant (Hertford) to the Lords of the Treasury requesting payment of £235 5s 5d to George Carleton for expenses incurred in transporting two troops of Hales Dragoons from the Isle of Man to Ireland. The troops had been stationed on the island in June 1765 but were deemed unnecessary for its defence. This document illustrates post-Revestment military administration and the costs associated with garrisoning the newly-purchased island.
Report on vessels trading to and from Isle of Man since Crown purchase
Report on vessels trading to and from Isle of Man since Crown purchase
Official report from Charles Lutwidge, Receiver General of the Isle of Man, to the Treasury Lords comparing the number and tonnage of vessels engaged in trade to/from the Island before and after the 1765 Crown purchase. Documents the decline in legitimate trade vessels and the shift of smuggling operations from Manx to foreign vessels post-Revestment.
Report on vessels trading to and from Isle of Man post-Purchase, 1766
Report on vessels trading to and from Isle of Man post-Purchase, 1766
Charles Lutwidge reports to the Treasury Lords on changes in vessel numbers and tonnage trading to/from the Isle of Man since the Crown's purchase in 1765. He distinguishes foreign trade (East Indian commodities, spirits, silks, wine, tobacco) from trade with Great Britain and Ireland, documenting the decline of legitimate Manx merchant vessels and the shift of smuggling operations to Irish wherries and French bases. The report provides quantitative data on vessel types and numbers engaged in both lawful and illicit trade.
Proposals for regulating trade of Guernsey and adjacent Isles (Taubman smuggling case)
Proposals for regulating trade of Guernsey and adjacent Isles (Taubman smuggling case)
Charles Lutwidge, Receiver and Surveyor General of the Isle of Man, submits proposals to the Lords of the Treasury regarding illicit trade in Guernsey and the Channel Islands. The document compares current smuggling in Guernsey to the pre-Revestment smuggling trade of the Isle of Man, detailing the importation of Danish rum via Guernsey and the activities of major smuggler Taubman. It argues for trade regulations to suppress foreign spirits smuggling.
Proposals for regulating trade of Guernsey & adjacent Isles; smuggling via Danish rum imports
Proposals for regulating trade of Guernsey & adjacent Isles; smuggling via Danish rum imports
A detailed proposal by Charles Lutwidge, Receiver and Surveyor General of Isle of Man, submitted to the Lords of the Treasury describing illicit trade in Guernsey (similar to pre-Revestment Manx smuggling) and recommending regulatory measures. Highlights the continuation of smuggling networks post-Revestment, particularly the Danish rum trade through agents like Taubman and Parr, and its impact on North American colonial commerce and Irish provision prices.
Lutwidge sworn as Receiver General; reports on troops, revenue officers, smuggling
Lutwidge sworn as Receiver General; reports on troops, revenue officers, smuggling
Letter from Charles Lutwidge to the Treasury Lords reporting his swearing-in as Receiver General and Collector of Revenues for the Isle of Man following the Revestment. He describes the arrival of troops from Ireland, appointment of revenue officers at key ports, removal of officers involved in smuggling, and preparations for the formal proclamation of possession. The letter highlights immediate concerns about illicit trade and the native population's resistance to military billeting.
Lutwidge sworn as Receiver General; troops arrive; smuggling enforcement begins
Lutwidge sworn as Receiver General; troops arrive; smuggling enforcement begins
Letter from Charles Lutwidge to the Treasury Lords confirming his swearing-in as Receiver General and Collector of Revenues for the Isle of Man following the Revestment. Reports arrival of troops from Ireland near Douglas, appointment of revenue collectors at key ports, dismissal of officers implicated in smuggling, and preparation for formal possession ceremony. Documents early implementation of royal revenue control and anti-smuggling measures.