Letter from Duke of Atholl to Lord Mansfield on Treasury pressure and Manx revenues, 20 September 1764 · Revestment 1765

Name: Letter from Duke of Atholl to Lord Mansfield on Treasury pressure and Manx revenues, 20 September 1764
Description: The Duke of Atholl writes to Lord Mansfield (Lord Chief Justice) seeking legal and political advice on how to respond to Treasury demands for detailed accounts of Manx customs and revenues ahead of a potential parliamentary sale of the island. Atholl expresses concern about the precipitous pace of negotiations, the unprecedented stationing of revenue cutters in Manx harbours, and the implied threat of unfavourable legislation if he delays. He claims previous revenue papers were given in confidence and should not be made public.
Date: 20 September 1764
Place: Isle of Man; London
Related To: Lord Mansfield; James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Type: Financial Data
Collection: The Last Years of the Lordship
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1764-09-20
Creator: Duke of Atholl
Audience: Lord Mansfield
Identifier: AP_42B-16
Language: English