Lords of the Treasury to Duke of Atholl regarding purchase of Isle of Man sovereignty
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AP_42B-2.txt
- Name
- Lords of the Treasury to Duke of Atholl regarding purchase of Isle of Man sovereignty
- Description
- Official letter from the British Treasury to the Duke of Atholl proposing negotiations for the Crown's purchase of Isle of Man or its sovereign rights. The letter cites Parliamentary concern over smuggling and illicit trade, references the authority granted under the 12th of George I, and requests Atholl's proposal for sale terms. This is a pivotal foundational document in the Revestment negotiations.
- Date
- 25 July 1764
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Collection
- The Last Years of the Lordship
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1764-07-25
- Creator
- Lords of the Treasury (George Grenville, John Turner, James Harris)
- Audience
- Duke of Atholl
- Identifier
- AP 42B-2
- Language
- English