Name

James McCrone to Duke of Atholl re. legal actions against mine tenants, water pollution

Description

Letter from James McCrone (acting for the Duke of Atholl) to the Duke concerning legal disputes over mining operations on the Isle of Man. Discusses actions raised against mine tenants by downstream proprietors (including a Paper Mill owner) over water pollution from ore-washing, and requests the Duke's direction on obtaining legal counsel opinion. Dated 1827, well after the 1765 Revestment, but illustrates ongoing management of ducal property and legal disputes on the island.

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