Letter from David Reid, Edinburgh to George Farquhar, Frederick Street, Edinburgh
Date(s): 11 Nov 1791
Creator(s): Reid, David
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from David Reid to George Farquhar, asking for copies of the following documents: the determination respecting treasure trove, 7 October 1786; two Acts of Tynwald, one of 1610 regulating herring fishing and the other June 1613 regulating castle maize; legislation on wrecks, 1766; proceedings in a dispute between the Duke of Atholl and officers of the Crown respecting a wreck in 1783; and 'the most ancient record in the Isle of Man in the year 1417.'
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Letter
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/7/2992
Retrieval number: AP X5 (2nd)-9
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.