Letter from John Quayle to James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
Date(s): 8 Nov 1749
Creator(s): Quayle, John
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from John Quayle [the Elder], informing the Duke of Atholl that he has sent the 1748 revenue books to him via John Allen, who is [Gabriel] Griffith's agent for the mines on the Isle of Man, before mentioning other financial matters; Quayle then reports that there is 'a most promising appearance of a fine crop' and provides details about the herring fishing; he also informs the Duke that the mines are producing ore but the quantity is 'not considerable,' and that work has begun at Ballacorkish.
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/2/920
Retrieval number: AP 54 (1st)-19
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations of restrictions are implemented on this material.