Duke of Atholl's reply to James West on Isle of Man purchase negotiations, 27 Nov 1754 · Revestment 1765

Name: Duke of Atholl's reply to James West on Isle of Man purchase negotiations, 27 Nov 1754
Description: The Duke of Atholl responds to James West (Secretary to the Treasury) regarding Crown interest in renewing negotiations for the purchase of the Isle of Man. Atholl references his previous proposals submitted to Henry Pelham two years earlier (c. 1752) and confirms his willingness to proceed on the terms originally proposed. This document demonstrates early formal interest by the British government in acquiring Manx sovereignty.
Date: 27 November 1754
Place: Westminster; Whitehaven; Isle of Man
Related To: James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Collection: The Last Years of the Lordship
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1754-11-27
Creator: Duke of Atholl
Audience: James West, Secretary to the Treasury
Identifier: AP X73-8 (Atholl Papers)
Language: English