John Quayle the Elder sub-file

Date(s): 1737-1754

Creator(s): Quayle, John; Mylrea, Daniel

Scope & Content: A file of letters from the Comptroller and Clerk of the Rolls, John Quayle the Elder, mainly to the Duke of Atholl, relating to the following topics: general Isle of Man governance and financial matters; the discovery of a wreck off the coasts of Jurby and Kirk Andreas, and an investigation into the theft of gold from the wreckage; a delivery of corn from Holland, purchased by the Duke, for the relief of the Manx inhabitants, and issues concerning its discharge on to the island; the robbery of the Receiver General's office; a case of Irish marriage abduction; and conflict with English and Irish revenue cruisers.

Language: English

Extent: 33 items

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: SUB-FILE

ID number: MS 09707/2/904-936

Retrieval number: AP 54 (1st); Tag 86

Record class: Private

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

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