A formal reply to unidentified recipients (addressed as 'their Lordships') regarding the potential sale of reserved sovereign and other rights in the Isle of Man that were reserved to the author's family by Act of Parliament in 1765. The writer expresses unwillingness to sell partial rights but offers to negotiate the disposal of all reserved rights, proposing William Harrison as arbitrator.

Official response from the Treasury to the House of Commons regarding proceedings under the 1723 Act empowering the Lord High Treasurer to treat with the proprietor of the Isle of Man for purchase or sale. The Treasury confirms that the Commissioners have at several times invited the proprietor to make proposals, but no record of subsequent proceedings is available in the Treasury office books and papers.

An official response from the Treasury to a Parliamentary inquiry regarding proceedings undertaken under the 1720 Act for Improvement of His Majesty's Revenues, specifically concerning attempts to purchase sovereignty over the Isle of Man from its proprietor. The document confirms that multiple treatises with the proprietor were initiated but provides no details of outcomes.

A report from Governor George Lindsay to the Duke of Atholl covering financial transactions (bills of exchange), ecclesiastical discipline of a clergyman, and celebrations of the Duke of Cumberland's victory over the Scottish rebels. Demonstrates the Duke's administrative authority over the Isle of Man and provides insight into governance, loyalty expressions, and religious authority during the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion aftermath.

Governor Cochrane reports on revenue collection difficulties on the Isle of Man, citing interference from revenue cutters and poor weather preventing merchant trade. He discusses pending remittances, bills of exchange totaling £830, and personal matters including payments to Colonel Stuart. The letter illustrates the financial pressures on the Island's government and the relationship between the ducal administrator and the merchant community during the pre-Revestment period.

Governor Lindsey reports to the Duke of Atholl on maritime seizures of private property affecting the Duke's interests and revenue collection. The letter discusses the vulnerability of the Duke's property at sea, cash flow concerns pending harvest, and a scurrilous pamphlet circulating on the island. It provides insight into mid-18th century Manx governance, revenue collection, and tensions over enforcement activities.

Governor Lindsay reports to the Duke of Atholl on serious violations of ducal rights and privileges on the Isle of Man, including seizures by the naval vessel Wolfe and concerns about revenue loss from import duties. Lindsay suspects involvement of persons in power and warns that failure to respond will result in loss of all rights and revenues. The report documents a seizure of a sloop carrying brandy from Ramsey to Kirkcudbright.

Governor Basil Cochrane reports to the Duke of Atholl on financial remittances (£1353 to Liverpool via Captain Lace), clergy financial matters, and administrative recommendations regarding appeals. Cochrane proposes establishing a local appeals commission on the Isle of Man to reduce the burden and expense of appeals heard in London, referencing past practice under the Earls of Derby.

Official report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl concerning administrative and financial matters on the Isle of Man, including clergy affairs, tithes, naturalization of Roman Catholics, and remittances to Liverpool. Reflects governance structures and revenue issues in the pre-Revestment period.

Letter from Isle of Man Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on revenue collection, the conduct of collectors, and addressing concerns about Roman Catholic naturalization and religious tensions. Provides insight into island governance, commerce, and social conditions during the pre-Revestment period under Atholl's sovereignty.

A letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on administrative matters in the Isle of Man, including remittance of £525, inquiry into escaped wherries from an Irish barge, tithe collection prospects, and ecclesiastical patronage arrangements. This document provides insight into day-to-day governance, revenue matters, and the Duke's direct control over Island affairs during the Atholl regime.

A letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on Isle of Man administrative matters including financial transfers to Liverpool, passage of legislation regarding pedlars and dogs, clerical tithes, and property development in Douglas. Reveals the Duke's direct authority over Island affairs and financial management circa 1758.

Governor Basil Cochrane reports to the Duke of Atholl on financial matters (£1000 remittance to Liverpool, clergy payments), legislative acts (Pedlars Act, dog clause), tithe collection arrangements, property development in Douglas, and naturalization procedures. Provides insight into day-to-day manorial administration and revenue collection under the Atholl lordship.

Cochrane reports to the Duke of Atholl on naturalization petitions, customs revenue, merchant debts, and road maintenance on the Isle of Man. Discusses granting naturalization to several men including an Irish MP, and remits £300 in customs collections. Provides administrative updates on island commerce and governance.

Governor Basil Cochrane reports to the Duke of Atholl on various administrative and commercial matters in the Isle of Man, including disputes with merchant George Moore over harbour access and cargo handling, officer conduct, and infrastructure improvements. The letter illuminates governance tensions between commercial interests and customs enforcement in the pre-Revestment period.

A letter from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on administrative matters in the Isle of Man, including naturalizations, road supervision, remittance of funds, customs revenue, and the Governor's health. Provides insight into local governance, merchant activity, and fiscal management under the Atholl proprietorship.

Governance report from Governor Wood to the Duke of Atholl regarding tithes, legal expenses, court reforms, revenue collection, and local disputes. Documents administrative oversight of the Isle of Man and financial management of ducal interests under the proprietary regime, two years before the Revestment.

Report from Governor Basil Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl covering audit completion, Fort and storehouse construction at Ramsey, clergy financial matters, herring fishery prospects, and administrative personnel changes. Provides insight into Isle of Man governance, revenue management, and infrastructure development under Atholl's lordship in the pre-Revestment period.

Governor Lindesay reports to the Duke of Atholl on legislative matters, including acts concerning Deemster fees, witness charges, and champarty law. The report discusses revenue implications and includes a detailed narrative of a disputed property case (Calcot v. purchasers of Ballalough) involving attorneys Smith and Gill, illustrating disputes over land title and legal practice in 1740s Isle of Man.

Governor Lindsey reports to the Duke of Atholl on sending £1,666:10 sterling to England via attorney and ship passage, discusses alternative remittance methods via merchant Fitzgerald, and reports loss of Swedish tea ship off Highland coast. Documents revenue collection, financial management, and smuggling-related losses on the Isle of Man during the Atholl lordship.

Governor Lindsey reports to the Duke of Atholl on arrangements to transmit money from the Isle of Man to England via attorney, discusses financial difficulties and potential merchant-based remittance systems, proposes improvements to the Calf of Man lease, and reports the loss of a Swedish tea smuggling ship on the Scottish coast. Provides insight into commercial networks, smuggling operations, and Atholl's financial management of the island.

Report from Governor Lindsey (Castle Rushen) to the Duke of Atholl regarding response to the 1745 Stuart uprising, island defences, revenue collection (£1663 12s in customs), financial proposals (raising £12,000 on customs security), and preparations for the Duke's proposed residence on the Isle of Man with his daughters. Provides valuable context on Atholl's sovereignty and revenue interests pre-Revestment.

Governor Lindsey reports to the Duke of Atholl on measures taken to defend the Isle of Man during the 1745 Stuart Rebellion, including militia mobilisation, fortification of Castle Rushen, and revenue collection efforts. The letter discusses customs revenue (£1,663 total collected), the Duke's proposal to raise £12,000 on security of customs, preparations for the Duke's proposed residence on the island with his daughters, and various economic activities including mining, herring fishing, and tobacco trade.

A letter from Governor Cochrane to the Duke of Atholl reporting on conditions on the Isle of Man following his arrival. Discusses shipping losses due to privateers, merchant activity, and a significant dispute with the Manx clergy over the Duke's proposal to sell the tithes. The clergy raise constitutional questions about Parliamentary authority and the Duke's settlement on Lady Charlotte.

Governor Cochrane reports to the Duke of Atholl on conditions in the Isle of Man following shipping losses and privateering activities. The letter discusses commercial recovery, ecclesiastical matters including the sale of tithes, the Bishop and Clergy's concerns about parliamentary authority, and the Duke's settlement provisions for Lady Charlotte. Relevant to understanding pre-Revestment governance and the Duke's relations with the Church.