Name

Letter from Hugh Cosnahan to George Farquher seeking government employment on Isle of Man

Description

Hugh Cosnahan, a businessman who claims to have struggled since 1765 (the Revestment year), seeks patronage through George Farquher to obtain a government post on the Isle of Man, specifically the collector's position. The letter reveals post-Revestment employment structures, patronage networks linking the Duke of Atholl to the Isle of Man administration, and the economic difficulties faced by local traders. A follow-up letter (31 May 1789) notes the death of Richard Betham, the current collector, and urges immediate action.

Date

2 May 1789

Place

Isle of Man

Related To

Richard Betham

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

Hugh Cosnahan

George Savage

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

Type

Financial Data

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1789-05-02

Creator

Hugh Cosnahan

Audience

George Farquher Esq

Identifier

AP X5-29/30

Language

English