Letter regarding the proposed purchase of the Isle of Man by the Crown
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Letter regarding the proposed purchase of the Isle of Man by the Crown
- Description
- A letter from the Duke of Athole to a Lord regarding the Crown's offer to purchase the Isle of Man under the Act of 12 George III. The Duke explains his reluctance to sell this ancient hereditary possession despite its historical significance, but indicates willingness to negotiate if it serves the King's interests. He discusses previous governmental attempts to acquire the island under Walpole, Pelham, and Newcastle.
- Date
- 7th August 1764
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Related To
- Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle
- Type
- Financial Data
- Uncertain Readings
- Archive / Repository
- md:20260219_141931.md
- img:20260219_141931.jpg
- Collection
- The Last Years of the Lordship
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1764-08-07
- Creator
- Duke of Athole
- Audience
- A Lord (recipient not named)
- Identifier
- MS 09707/6/332/11[?]
- Provenance
- Page number 9 visible; archive reference partially unclear at bottom; text continues beyond visible portion.
- Language
- English