Governor Wood's Report on Deemster Taubman's Death and Succession · Revestment 1765

Name: Governor Wood's Report on Deemster Taubman's Death and Succession
Description: Report from Governor John Wood to the Duke of Atholl concerning the death of Deemster Taubman and recommending Taubman's nephew as successor. Wood praises the nephew's abilities, uprightness, and attachment to the Duke's interest, while noting his merchant status. Demonstrates the patronage system and revenue interests governing Manx administrative appointments in the pre-Revestment period.
Date: 1 October 1763
Place: Castletown; Isle of Man
Related To: John Wood; James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Type: Financial Data
Collection: The Last Years of the Lordship
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1763-10-01
Creator: John Wood, Governor of Isle of Man
Audience: The Duke of Atholl
Identifier: AP_X17-18
Language: English