Letter from John Lewhellin to Duke of Atholl requesting confirmation of commons rental and game keeper appointment
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AP_36_38_2nd_-20.txt
- Name
- Letter from John Lewhellin to Duke of Atholl requesting confirmation of commons rental and game keeper appointment
- Description
- A letter from John Lewhellin (Ramsey) to the Duke of Atholl dated 24 June 1768, discussing the rental terms for a parcel of commons land (30 shillings per annum), the difficulties of enclosure due to terrain and stone availability, and confirming his acceptance of the position of game keeper. The letter reflects the Duke's continued authority over Isle of Man lands and administrative appointments prior to the 1765 Revestment purchase by Parliament.
- Date
- 24 June 1768
- Related To
- Charlotte Murray, Duchess of Atholl
- James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- Crown Administration
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1768-06-24
- Creator
- John Lewhellin
- Audience
- Duke of Atholl
- Identifier
- AP 36/38 (2nd)-20
- Language
- English