Letter regarding potential sale of Isle of Man under Act 12 Geo I
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- Name
- Letter regarding potential sale of Isle of Man under Act 12 Geo I
- Description
- A formal letter from the Duke of Atholl to government lords responding to a proposal to purchase the Isle of Man under the Act of 12 George I. The Duke expresses reluctance to sell the ancient family patrimony held for nearly four centuries, though indicates willingness to treat if deemed essential for the King's service and public good. The letter discusses previous administrative attempts to purchase the island, including proposals by Sir Robert Walpole and Mr Pelham.
- Date
- 26th August 1764
- Type
- Financial Data
- Uncertain Readings
- Archive / Repository
- md:20260219_142116.md
- img:20260219_142116.jpg
- Collection
- The Last Years of the Lordship
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1764-08-26
- Creator
- Duke of Atholl
- Audience
- Lords of Government
- Identifier
- MS 09707/6/334/ii; AP 42B-12
- Provenance
- Uncertain reading at 'acive' (possibly 'advice'). Document appears to continue on another page (marked 'State' at bottom).
- Language
- English