Report #19 of Governor Lindsay on Rights Infringements and Naval Seizures, 3 Sept 1747

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Report #19 of Governor Lindsay on Rights Infringements and Naval Seizures, 3 Sept 1747
Description
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.
Date
3 September 1747
Place
Castletown
Ramsey
Westminster
Whitehaven
Isle of Man
Related To
James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Type
Financial Data
Collection
The Trading Era
Type
Administrative Correspondence
Date Created
1747-09-03
Creator
Governor G. Lindsay (Castletown, Isle of Man)
Audience
The Duke of Atholl
Identifier
AP X25-36
Language
English