Name

Petition against illegal seizure of fishing boat in Ramsey Bay

Description

A petition by three Ramsey men (John Sayle, John Kneene, and John Wattleworth) to Governor John Wood protesting the illegal seizure of their fishing boat by William Fairish on 13 October 1765, acting under authority of Charles Lutwidge (His Majesty's Receiver General). The petitioners claim no court jurisdiction has been declared and seek recovery of their vessel with damages.

Date

21 November 1765

Place

Ramsey

Great Britain

Isle of Man

Ireland

Related To

Charles Lutwidge

John Wood

Type

Uncertain Readings

Archive / Repository

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Collection

The Last Years of the Lordship

Crown Administration

Type

Petition

Date Created

1765-11-21

Creator

John Sayle, John Kneene, John Wattleworth

Audience

John Wood, Governor of the Isle of Man

Provenance

Some text obscured or unclear at end of document; marginal notation partially illegible (year uncertain, appears to be 1765 but marked with ?)

Language

English