Name

Duke of Atholl's Reply to Treasury Memorial on Isle of Man Smuggling

Description

The Duke of Atholl responds to a Treasury memorial from the Commissioners of Customs regarding smuggling from the Isle of Man. He defends the island's legal import/export regime, confirming that imports pay duties to the Lord of the Island but exports are not regulated or taxed. He pledges to instruct the Governor to prevent future customs violations. This document is crucial for understanding the pre-Revestment constitutional and revenue arrangements, and the Treasury's concerns about smuggling.

Date

3 December 1758

Place

Isle of Man

London

Related To

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

Basil Cochrane

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

Collection

The Last Years of the Lordship

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1758-12-03

Creator

Duke of Atholl

Audience

The Right Honourable The Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury, Whitehall, London

Identifier

AP_X14-32

Language

English