Governor Wood's Report No. 12 on Deemster Taubman's Death and Interim Appointment · Revestment 1765

Name: Governor Wood's Report No. 12 on Deemster Taubman's Death and Interim Appointment
Description: Governor John Wood reports to the Duke of Atholl on the death of Deemster Taubman and his interim appointment of Taubman's nephew to the office. Wood discusses his administrative authority, the handling of sheading courts, and deflects potential rival applications for the position. The letter reveals tensions around patronage and the Governor's perceived influence with the absentee lord.
Date: 8 October 1763
Place: Castletown; Isle of Man
Related To: John Wood; James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Collection: The Last Years of the Lordship
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1763-10-08
Creator: Governor John Wood
Audience: Duke of Atholl
Identifier: AP_X17-21 (Atholl Papers); reference to AP_X17-22 (Cochrane note)
Language: English