P J Heywood to Wm Adam re Keys' Bill and Duke of Atholl's manorial rights, Sept 1783 · Revestment 1765

Name: P J Heywood to Wm Adam re Keys' Bill and Duke of Atholl's manorial rights, Sept 1783
Description: Letter from P J Heywood (Lieutenant Governor's representative) to William Adam seeking intelligence on the status of a Tynwald Act concerning the Duke of Atholl's manorial rights. The bill, originated by the House of Keys in 1781 and submitted to the Secretary of State, has been stalled by the Duke's caveat and is now under review by the Attorney General. Heywood expresses concern that the bill would undermine ducal property rights and fears it could obstruct the Duke's intended operations.
Date: 5 September 1783
Place: Westminster; Isle of Man; London
Related To: Lord North; James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Collection: Crown Administration
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1783-09-05
Creator: P J Heywood
Audience: William Adam
Identifier: SP 48/2 p365
Language: English