Letter from Attorney General William Christian to Duke of Atholl regarding treasure trove discovery
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AP_X19-30_2.txt
- Name
- Letter from Attorney General William Christian to Duke of Atholl regarding treasure trove discovery
- Description
- Letter from William Christian, Attorney General of the Isle of Man, to the Duke of Atholl reporting the discovery of a grave containing medieval weapons (sword and battleaxe) and 39 silver coins during building works in the parish of Kirk Christ Lezayre. Christian confirms the items as treasure trove, the Duke's legal property, and explains the delay in reporting due to initial secrecy and difficulty in recovering all items.
- 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
- Language
- English