Copy letter from James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl, London to the Deputy Governors, Isle of Man
Date(s): c 1741
Creator(s): Unknown
Scope & Content: A manuscript copy of a letter sent by the Duke of Atholl, informing his Deputy Governors that he has heard from Bishop Wilson that there is a scarcity of corn on the island and the inhabitants face famine unless supplies are brought in; because there is a law prohibiting the shipping of corn to the island from Britain and Ireland, the Duke has arranged for supplies to be brought in from Holland, and states that this corn is to be sold at no more than cost and, if necessary, at less than cost, charging the difference to him; the date of the original letter is 24 February 1741.
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/2/42
Retrieval number: AP X9-36
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.