Sub-file 2

Date(s): 5 Apr 1825-24 Jan 1826

Creator(s): Murray, George; Steuart, Robert; Roper, William

Scope & Content: A file of letters and documents to the Duke of Atholl from Bishop George Murray and Robert Steuart; topics covered include: general gossip from the Isle of Man; vacancies with the Custom House; matters concerning the Manx revenue Bill; activities at the mines; William Roper's dismissal from the Manx Bar; the wreck of the 'City of Glasgow' steam packet; rioting, as a result of Bishop Murray's attempt to collect the green crop tithe ['Potato Riots'], and the prosecution of arsonists in connection to this event; and the valuation of the Duke's property and other rights on the island, as part of their proposed sale to the British Crown.

Language: English

Extent: 55 items

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: SUB-FILE

ID number: MS 09707/7/3244-3298

Retrieval number: AP 46 (2nd)

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.

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