P.J. Heywood to Duke of Atholl on Revenue Department reforms and patronage (3 Dec 1780)
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- Name
- P.J. Heywood to Duke of Atholl on Revenue Department reforms and patronage (3 Dec 1780)
- Description
- Letter from P.J. Heywood in Douglas to the Duke of Atholl concerning proposed reforms in the Isle of Man Revenue Department, dismissals of corrupt officers, and the critical importance of securing patronage appointments to counter Lutwidge's opposition. Discusses specific officer salaries, Lutwidge's multiple sinecures, and the imminent arrival of Colonel Smith as Governor. Highly relevant to understanding post-Revestment administrative struggles and patronage politics.
- Date
- 3 December 1780
- Related To
- Major Dawson
- P.J. Heywood
- James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
- Governor Mark Hildesley Smith
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- Crown Administration
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1780-12-03
- Creator
- P.J. Heywood, Douglas
- Audience
- Duke of Atholl
- Identifier
- AP 122(2nd)-18
- Language
- English