Name

Memorial of Sir Quayle Summerville and Revd James Moore on Papist immigration to Isle of Man (1757)

Description

A petition to the Bishop of Sodor & Man and the 24 Keys protesting the immigration of Roman Catholics from Ireland to the Isle of Man and requesting suppression of Catholic religious practice. The memorial expresses concerns about Catholic naturalization, intermarriage with Protestants, and potential vulnerability to French invasion. It reflects pre-Revestment tensions over the island's religious governance and sovereignty.

Date

9 August 1757

Place

France

Isle of Man

England

Ireland

Related To

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

George III

Collection

The Last Years of the Lordship

Type

Petition

Date Created

1757-08-09

Creator

Sir Quayle Summerville and Revd James Moore

Audience

The Bishop of Sodor & Man and the 24 Keys

Identifier

AP_X69-23

Language

English