Correspondence from May to December 1759

Date(s): 1 May-11 Dec 1759

Creator(s): Various

Scope & Content: A file containing letters and other papers relating to: general Isle of Man governance and financial matters; disputes between John Stevenson, Susanna Sedden and Grissel Ross against Governor Basil Cochrane; the Manx clergy's opposition to the sale of the impropriate tithes; the arrival of Colonel John Stewart/Stuart on the island, and his line of credit funded by his brother, Sir George Stewart/Stuart of Grantully; and complaints against the naturalisation of foreigners.

Language: English

Extent: 35 items

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: SUB-FILE

ID number: MS 09707/2/634-668

Retrieval number: AP X8 (2nd)

Record class: Private

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

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