James McCrone to Duke of Atholl: Report on Isle of Man rents, poverty, and economic distress · Revestment 1765

Name: James McCrone to Duke of Atholl: Report on Isle of Man rents, poverty, and economic distress
Description: Letter from James McCrone (Duke of Atholl's agent) to the Duke reporting severe economic hardship on the Isle of Man in 1827, including failed fishing and crops, mass emigration to America, banking difficulties, and the impact of the Crown acquisition of Atholl's interests. Discusses rent collection problems, mining ventures, and various estate matters.
Date: 7 March 1827
Place: Isle of Man; London
Related To: James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl; James McCrone
Type: Financial Data
Collection: Crown Administration; Emigration and Diaspora
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1827-03-07
Creator: James McCrone (Duke's agent)
Audience: Duke of Atholl
Identifier: AP_49(4th)-30
Language: English