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Copy letter from Lieutenant Governor Alexander Shaw, Castle Rushen to the Commissioners of Inquiry

Date(s): c Oct 1791

Creator(s): Unknown

Scope & Content: A manuscript copy of a letter sent by Lieutenant Governor Shaw to the Commissioners of Inquiry, declaring that he disapproves of much of what the House of Keys have told them; Shaw does say, however, that he agrees with the observations made about the public buildings, the need for a northern deemster, and his salary; he also remarks on the need for a proper Government House and an allowance for a secretary; original dated 22 October 1791.

Language: English

Extent: 5 pages (2 sheets)

Item name: Letter

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: MS 09707/10/843

Retrieval number: AP 133 (1st)-10

Record class: Private

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

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