Letter from Governor James Murray, Castletown to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
Date(s): 24 May 1736
Creator(s): Murray, James
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from Governor Murray, informing the Duke of Atholl that Mr Brownhill has obtained a probate of the late Earl of Derby's will from the Spiritual Court and he is behaving well and not causing trouble; Murray goes on to mention that the Sword of State is rusty and its scabbard is ragged, and it would be a shame to produce it; lastly, the Duke is advised to bring with him flour for bread and oats for his horses, and also some money because the rents are so much in arrears that none is available on the island.
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/2/11
Retrieval number: AP X9-14
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.