Duke of Atholl's replies (1752, 1759) on the sale of the Isle of Man to the Crown
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AP_X8-28.txt
- Name
- Duke of Atholl's replies (1752, 1759) on the sale of the Isle of Man to the Crown
- Description
- Correspondence from the Duke of Atholl to the Duke of Newcastle regarding Crown proposals to purchase sovereignty of the Isle of Man. The Duke articulates his reluctance to part with this ancient patrimony, but expresses willingness to submit to the King's pleasure if deemed necessary for his service. References earlier negotiations with Sir Robert Walpole, Henry Pelham, and the Duke of Newcastle, and provides details of revenues and constitutional status.
- Date
- 30 April 1759
- Related To
- James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby
- John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
- Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle
- Collection
- The Last Years of the Lordship
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1759-04-30
- Creator
- Duke of Atholl
- Audience
- Duke of Newcastle (principal recipient); also references replies to Treasury Secretaries
- Identifier
- AP X8-28
- Language
- English