# Manx Primary Source Archive — Transcription

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[obscured] Parliament for the confirmation thereof.

Thirdly. That we cannot presume to have any Claim or Interest in the Surplus
Revenue of this Isle, Save what flows from the Beneficence of the British Parliament, who from time to time Can
chiefly on the Solicitation of His Grace) have been graciously pleased to appropriate, even more than the Clear
Revenue Surplus of this Isle, in Bounties; The Improvement of our Harbours, and in Public Buildings.

That having therefore the most convincing proofs of the benign disposition
of the British Parliament, and of the Zealous and Effectual endeavours of His Grace in Supplying our wants and
bettering our Condition; It may appear more grateful and becoming in us, to Solicit a Continuation of these favours
and to point out Such additional advantages as may reasonably be granted to this Island; rather than by taking
an unqualified Objection to the Claims of His Grace; Seem to Express a doubt of the Wisdom of Parliament, in the
appropriation of these Revenues, and that we are Insensible of the Benefits this Island has received thro' his Grace's
representations.

Having therefore the highest Confidence in the British Parliament for the
application of Such proportion of the Revenues of this Isle as may be deemed necessary from time to time, for the Encouragement
of our Fishery, promoting Manufactories, and other Public Purposes;

We presume Humbly to recommend; That in attending the progress of His
Grace's Bill for a further Compensation; The agents for the Isle of Man be Instructed, not to oppose any fair & just
Compensation His Grace may Seek which on a Comparative View of the yearly Revenues of this Isle, and of the present
and any eventual Expenditures for its benefit, may in the Wisdom of Parliament appear to be just; and your
Memorialists will Pray. —