Letter from Attorney General William Christian to Duke of Atholl regarding treasure trove discovery
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AP_X19-30.txt
- Name
- Letter from Attorney General William Christian to Duke of Atholl regarding treasure trove discovery
- Description
- Letter from William Christian, Attorney General of Isle of Man, to the Duke of Atholl reporting the discovery of a grave containing weapons (sword and battleaxe) and silver coins found during building works in the parish of Kirk Christ Lezayre in summer 1750. Christian asserts the Duke's legal right to the treasure trove and explains the delay in reporting due to difficulty in securing all items and examining witnesses.
- Date
- 2 December 1750
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Related To
- James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- Colonel William Christian (Virginia)
- John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1750-12-02
- Creator
- William Christian, Attorney General, Ballamooar, Jurby
- Audience
- Duke of Atholl
- Identifier
- AP_X19-30 (Atholl Papers)
- Language
- English