Correspondence for the years 1733-1743
Date(s): 1733-[1750]
Creator(s): Various
Scope & Content: A file containing letters and other papers relating to: the inheritance and dispute between the Duke of Atholl and the 11th Earl of Derby over the estate of the late 10th Earl of Derby; general Isle of Man governance and financial matters, as reported by Governor James Murray and other Manx officials; arrangements for the Duke's first visit to the island; and the shipment of corn from Holland to stave off famine on the isle.
Language: English
Extent: 63 items
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: FILE
ID number: MS 09707/2/1-63
Retrieval number: AP X9
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.
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Archives:
- Extract of documents regarding the delivery of corn from the ship 'Glasgow,' commanded by Captain John Em[m]erton
- Memorial of Sir William Williamson, High Sheriff of Durham, for the Duke of Newcastle, Lord Harrington and the Earl of Ila [Ilay]
- Promissory note and account of insurance in connection to the shipment of corn from Holland
- Letter from John Seacome, Liverpool to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- Copy letter from James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl, London to the Deputy Governors, Isle of Man
- Letter from Governor James Murray, Newhall to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- Letter from Governor James Murray, Castletown to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- Letter from James Makon, Preston to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- Copy letter from James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Blair Castle to the Governor or Deputy Governors and officers of the Isle of Man
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