Governor Cochrane's Report on Douglas Harbour, Fort Repairs, and Ordnance (5 May 1758) · Revestment 1765

Name: Governor Cochrane's Report on Douglas Harbour, Fort Repairs, and Ordnance (5 May 1758)
Description: Governor Basil Cochrane reports to the Duke of Atholl on the state of Douglas Harbour, including harbour improvements and planned defence work. The letter discusses a proposed bridge over the Douglas River, the need for merchant storage facilities, and plans to rebuild the forts at Douglas and Ramsey. Cochrane addresses challenges in sourcing timber and cannon, with reference to the Tower of London and ordnance officials.
Date: 5 May 1758
Place: Douglas; Ramsey; Isle of Man
Related To: James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl; Basil Cochrane
Collection: The Last Years of the Lordship
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1758-05-05
Creator: Basil Cochrane, Governor of Isle of Man
Audience: The Duke of Atholl
Identifier: AP_X14-8
Language: English