Letter from Daniel Mylrea and John Taubman to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
Date(s): 20 Oct 1749
Creator(s): Mylrea, Daniel; Taubman, John
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from the Deemsters and Deputy Governors, Daniel Mylrea [the Elder] and John Taubman, informing the Duke of Atholl that the audit of the Isle of Man's accounts have been done and are ready to be sent to him; they then report on the arrival of the ship, 'Shannon' of Whitehaven, carrying brandy from Burdeux [Bordeaux], with the news that one of her crew, David Prichard [Pritchard], stands accused of murdering a fellow crewmate, James McGree, having pushed him into the Bordeaux River, whereupon he drowned; Prichard was taken into custody and evidence from the crew taken, but it was agreed that the 'Shannon' would take Prichard on to Whitehaven to face punishment.
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/2/245
Retrieval number: AP X32-4
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations of restrictions are implemented on this material.