Name

Lords of Treasury request Duke of Atholl to treat for sale of Isle of Man, 1759

Description

Official letter from the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury to the Duke of Atholl, requesting his proposals for the sale of the Isle of Man to the Crown. The letter cites widespread smuggling and revenue fraud as the justification, and notes that both the Irish Revenue Board and English Customs Board believe the island cannot be effectively controlled while in private hands.

Date

23 March 1759

Place

Westminster

Isle of Man

England

Ireland

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

1759-03-23

Creator

Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury

Audience

Duke of Atholl

Identifier

AP X8-18

Language

English