Name

Lutwidge's Report on John Fearon's Petition re Salmon Fishery Losses, Isle of Man

Description

Charles Lutwidge's administrative report to Grey Cooper on John Fearon's petition concerning salmon fishery losses in the Isle of Man (1768–1770). Includes detailed financial accounts showing Fearon's losses (£387:17:11), discussion of inadequate legal protections for the fishery lease, and Governor Wood's response addressing illegal flax-steeping in Manx rivers. Demonstrates post-Revestment revenue administration and governance challenges.

Date

26 April 1770

Place

Castle Rushen

Douglas

Isle of Man

Ireland

Great Britain

Liverpool

Related To

Grey Cooper

Charles Lutwidge

John Wood

Type

Financial Data

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1770-04-26

Creator

Charles Lutwidge (Treasury official)

Audience

Grey Cooper Esqre; Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury

Identifier

T 1/479/120

Language

English