Letter of John Merick, Bishop of Sodor, on the Antiquities of the Isle of Man

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Letter of John Merick, Bishop of Sodor, on the Antiquities of the Isle of Man
Description
A 1577 letter from John Merick, Bishop of Sodor and Mann, to an unnamed correspondent (likely Richard Hakluyt) discussing the antiquities, language, history, and governance of the Isle of Man. The letter refutes inaccuracies in Holinshed's Chronicles, defends the Manx language as Greek-derived, explains the island's judicial and administrative structures (Deemsters, Keys), and praises the Earl of Derby's governance. The original Latin text is included alongside the English translation.
Date
22 October 1577
Place
Isle of Man
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Lancashire
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Financial Data
Collection
The Stanley Lordship
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1577-10-22
Creator
John Merick, Bishop of Sodor and Mann
Audience
Unknown correspondent (likely Richard Hakluyt or similar antiquary)
Identifier
COTT. MSS. (Cotton Manuscripts)
Language
English and Latin