Name

James McCrone to Duke of Atholl re: legal actions against mine tenants and water pollution

Description

Letter from James McCrone (acting for the Duke of Atholl) to the Duke concerning litigation against tenants of the Duke's mines on the Isle of Man. The letter describes complaints from downstream proprietors about water pollution from ore-washing operations and discusses the legal position of the mine tenants and their right to use water resources. McCrone requests the Duke's direction on obtaining legal counsel.

Date

13 July 1827

Place

Isle of Man

Related To

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

James McCrone

Collection

Crown Administration

Emigration and Diaspora

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1827-07-13

Creator

James McCrone

Audience

Duke of Atholl

Identifier

AP_49(4th)-40

Language

English