Petition of the Keys of Mann to the King on Commercial Restrictions, 1769
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- Name
- Petition of the Keys of Mann to the King on Commercial Restrictions, 1769
- Description
- A formal petition from the Keys (Manx Parliament) and merchants to King George III, requesting relief from post-Revestment trade restrictions that have severely damaged the island's economy. The petition details economic distress, population emigration, declining fisheries, harbour decay, and loss of military garrison, arguing that the 1765 restrictive legislation was designed for the proprietary smuggling trade which no longer exists. Accompanied by a covering letter from Governor John Wood and supporting memorial.
- Date
- 8 February 1769
- Related To
- William Cubbon
- John Clucas
- William Qualtrough
- John Frissell
- George Moore
- John Wood
- Hugh Cosnahan
- George III
- Philip Moore
- Thomas Moore (deputation)
- Major John Taubman
- William Callow
- Thomas Radcliffe
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- Crown Administration
- Type
- Petition
- Date Created
- 1769-02-08
- Creator
- The Keys and Merchants of the Isle of Mann; Governor John Wood
- Audience
- King George III; Lords of the Treasury
- Identifier
- T 1/483/276
- Language
- English