Observations on the Trade to the Isle of Man: Smuggling and Revenue Analysis

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Observations on the Trade to the Isle of Man: Smuggling and Revenue Analysis
Description
An undated but c.1764 analysis of smuggling trade through the Isle of Man, detailing imports (tea, silks, tobacco, wine, brandy), vessels employed, routes to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and estimated annual revenue loss to the British Crown (£200,000). Provides specific duty rates and cargo weights from seized vessels. A key document for understanding the scale and organization of the running trade that prompted the Revestment.
Place
Whitehaven
Isle of Man
Ireland
Scotland
Great Britain
France
Wales
Holland
Related To
James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Type
Financial Data
Collection
The Last Years of the Lordship
Type
Revenue Document
Date Created
1764
Audience
Lords Commissioners of Customs (implied, c.1764)
Identifier
T 1/434/56
Language
English