Name

Letter from Hugh Cosnahan to George Farquher on Isle of Man appointments and Duke of Atholl's claims

Description

A letter from Hugh Cosnahan in Douglas, Isle of Man, to George Farquher, discussing the appointment of Captain Small as Collector, the Duke of Atholl's presence in London to claim rights and compensation, and the visit of House of Keys deputies to solicit the King's confirmation of laws. Cosnahan requests Farquher's assistance in obtaining a position on the island. This document sheds light on post-Revestment (1765) governance, the Duke's continued interests in the island, and the House of Keys' relationship with Westminster.

Date

17 April 1790

Place

Douglas

Castletown

Isle of Man

London

Related To

Hugh Cosnahan

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1790-04-17

Creator

Hugh Cosnahan (Douglas, Isle of Man)

Audience

George Farquher

Identifier

AP X5-36

Language

English