Letter from Daniel Mylrea and John Quayle, Castletown to John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl
Date(s): 26 Dec 1770
Creator(s): Mylrea, Daniel; Quayle, John
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from the Duke and Duchess of Atholl's Stewards, Daniel Mylrea [the Younger] and John Quayle [the Younger], informing His Grace that they have inspected the mines at Foxdale, reporting that they are flooded and none of the miners are working; they go on to state that the vein there is very promising, so a pump should be installed so it can be worked, which will add considerably to the Duke's income; the remainder of the letter provides information on a remittance sent to His Grace, totalling £161 7s. 10d.
Language: English
Extent: 1 page (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/6/190
Retrieval number: AP 33B (2nd)-45
Record class: Private
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