Lease and Repair of Governor Wood's House, 1769-70 (Atholl Papers) · Revestment 1765

Name: Lease and Repair of Governor Wood's House, 1769-70 (Atholl Papers)
Description: Two related administrative documents from the Atholl Papers concerning the lease of the Governor's house on the Isle of Man. The first (November 1769) is a rent assessment by appointed valuers Thomas Moore and Samuel Wattleworth, setting the annual rent at 24 pounds Manx currency. The second (June 1770) is a letter from the Duke of Atholl granting approval for repairs (£81 4s 6d) and offering a lease during the Governor's tenure. Relevant to governance structures, post-Revestment administrative relations, and the Duke's retained interests in Manx properties.
Date: 23 November 1769 & 9 June 1770
Place: Castle Rushen; Castletown; Isle of Man
Related To: John Wood; Major John Taubman; John Quayle; Thomas Moore (deputation); Daniel Mylrea
Type: Financial Data
Collection: Crown Administration
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1769-1770
Creator: Thomas Moore & Samuel Wattleworth (AP 35-32); John Duke of Atholl (AP 35-33)
Audience: Daniel Mylrea & John Quayle Esqrs, Agents for the Duke of Atholl (AP 35-32); Governor John Wood (AP 35-33)
Identifier: AP 35-32/33; UK National Archives MPE 1/1053
Language: English