Lords of the Treasury letter to Duke of Atholl on purchase of Isle of Man sovereignty
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AP_42B-2_2.txt
- Name
- Lords of the Treasury letter to Duke of Atholl on purchase of Isle of Man sovereignty
- Description
- Official letter from the Treasury to the Duke of Atholl dated 25 July 1764, offering to negotiate the purchase of his rights in the Isle of Man. The letter cites the powers granted under 12 Geo. I, references House of Commons concern about smuggling, and requests Atholl's proposal regarding the sale of his property and rights in the island. Signed by George Grenville, John Turner, and James Harris.
- 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
- Audience
- Duke of Atholl
- Identifier
- AP_42B-2
- Language
- English