Discussion of failed government proposals to acquire the Isle of Man's sovereignty
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- Discussion of failed government proposals to acquire the Isle of Man's sovereignty
- Description
- This document discusses historical attempts by various British government officials (Sir Robert Walpole, Mr. Pelham, Duke of Newcastle) to negotiate the purchase or acquisition of the Isle of Man from the Duke of Atholl. It explains why these proposals ultimately failed, noting that examination revealed the island's limited strategic value given that its population would retain constitutional rights regardless of ownership.
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- James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
- Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle
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- md:20260219_142106.md
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- Legal Opinion
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- Margin note partially obscured and illegible. Some words have strikethrough edits (Newcastle, Laid aside). Uncertain readings marked with [?] in transcript.
- Language
- English