Letter of James VII Earl on Trade, Governance, and Character Assessment in the Isle of Man
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- Letter of James VII Earl on Trade, Governance, and Character Assessment in the Isle of Man
- Description
- Excerpt from a letter by James, 7th Earl of Derby, discussing his vision for developing commerce in the Isle of Man, the island's strategic geographic position, and his observations on the character and loyalty of the inhabitants upon his arrival. The letter reflects early-modern colonial thinking about economic development and administrative oversight.
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- Published Reference Work
- Creator
- James, 7th Earl of Derby
- Language
- English