Letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
Date(s): 7 Jan 1756
Creator(s): Cochrane, Basil
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from Governor Cochrane, informing the Duke of Atholl of the difficulty in sending remittances, stating a premium of 2% is now being asked for on bills, and seldom can a reliable person be found to take cash to Liverpool; Cochrane also covers the topic of new brass coinage, stating £400-worth will not be enough and in a few years another application will probably be made for more coins.
Part of a numbered series of letters from Cochrane to the Duke; No. 1.
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/2/513
Retrieval number: AP X28-5
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations of restrictions are implemented on this material.