Correspondence from June 1754 to February 1755

Date(s): 27 Jun 1754-1 Feb 1755

Creator(s): Various

Scope & Content: A file containing letters and other papers relating to: general Isle of Man governance and financial matters; Governor Cochrane's return to the island after a prolonged illness; a memorial from the merchants of Whitehaven concerning the smuggling trade from the isle; herring fishing; a request from Manx officials and the House of Keys for the coining of new brass money, due to the shortage of one penny and half penny coins; and the British Treasury's overture to renew negotiations for the sale of the island.

Language: English

Extent: 27 items

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: SUB-FILE

ID number: MS 09707/2/447-473

Retrieval number: AP X27 (2nd)

Record class: Private

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

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