Memorial from Merchants of Peel requesting harbour improvements, 1799
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AP_145-24_2.txt
- Name
- Memorial from Merchants of Peel requesting harbour improvements, 1799
- Description
- A petition from the merchants and inhabitants of Peel, Isle of Man, addressed to John, Duke of Atholl (the sovereign lord), requesting his influence with the British Government to fund improvements to Peel harbour. The memorial emphasizes Peel's strategic location, fishing industry importance, and the economic benefits to surrounding regions (Dublin, Liverpool, Cumberland, Ireland). It provides context on post-Revestment economic development and the continuing role of the Duke of Atholl as a figurehead after the 1765 sale of sovereignty.
- Date
- 23 July 1799
- Collection
- Crown Administration
- Type
- Petition
- Date Created
- 1799-07-23
- Creator
- Inhabitants and Merchants of Peeltown
- Audience
- John, Duke of Atholl
- Identifier
- AP 145-24
- Language
- English