A formal petition or legal document addressing administrative matters including the jurisdiction of the two Deemsters of the Isle of Man, difficulties faced by inhabitants in attending court across geographical divisions, and historical rights of the Lords Proprietors to coin copper money. The document references constitutional practices and seeks royal resolution on currency and financial matters.

This is an excerpt from a petition (page 15) addressing concerns about the failure to prosecute offenders due to poverty and expense, and the ruinous state of the gaols which permits escapes and causes inhumane suffering of prisoners. The document reflects concerns about justice system failures in maintaining security and civil order.

A petition protesting the admission of certain office-holders to the House of Keys or governing council, arguing their appointment lacks proper sovereign authority. The petition also criticises a secret inquisition conducted by the Governor into charges against a Deemster (judge), resulting in dismissal without public disclosure of findings.

A petition requesting the dissolution of the current House of Keys and establishment of a new elected assembly with regular terms determined by the Legislature of Great Britain. The document advocates for popular election by free voice and suffrage of the people, with periodic dissolution and re-election cycles.

A petition requesting authorization for new copper coinage for the Isle of Man, arguing that no copper currency has been issued since 1758 and that counterfeits have proliferated. The memorialists seek approval for up to £300 in pence and £150 in halfpence to be minted with the Arms of the Island, exchangeable at the rate of fourteen pence per English shilling.

A petition to an unspecified authority (likely the House of Keys or Privy Council) requesting payment of prior debts from harbour funds collected under an Act of Parliament. The petitioners claim several thousand pounds have been levied from harbours but argue the Commissioners will not certify sufficient repairs to trigger debt repayment obligations, and seek relief for principal and accrued interest on bonds.

A petition seeking relief from unidentified petitioners regarding debts owed from harbour funds. The petitioners claim that several thousand pounds have been collected from harbours under an Act of Parliament, but commissioners refuse to grant certificates or discharge prior debts. The petitioners request payment of their bond debts from harbour funds plus yearly interest.

A petition requesting relief and payment of outstanding debts owed to the petitioners from harbour funds on the Isle of Man. The petitioners allege that commissioners are withholding payment under provisions of a 1770 Act of Parliament, and seek intervention for discharge of prior debts and accrued interest.

A petition to superior authority (likely House of Keys or similar) requesting payment of outstanding debts owed to the petitioners from harbour funds on the Isle of Man. The petitioners allege that commissioners are withholding payment under the pretence of requiring certification that harbours are in sufficient repair, despite substantial sums being collected since the 1770 Act. The petition argues the debts constituted a prior lien on harbour funds and requests both payment and accumulated interest.

A petition to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury by John Taubman and John Stevenson requesting payment of loans totalling £754 5s 6½d made to the Isle of Man harbour supervisors in 1763-1764. The petitioners claim the funds were expended on harbour improvements and repairs, and seek recovery of principal and accrued interest from harbour revenues.

A petition complaining of repeated abuse, insults, and property damage caused by a person named Stole and his dogs. The petitioner seeks an order restraining Stole from further insults and requiring him to provide security for good behaviour, and asks that Stole be prohibited from keeping the injurious dogs.

This is a petition to an authority (likely the Crown or Parliament) requesting that the people and inhabitants of the Isle of Man be placed on equal footing with the Islands of Guernsey and Jersey, or receive such other relief as deemed beneficial to the state and welfare of the Isle. The petition was signed at a meeting in Castletown on 8th January 1771.

A petition requesting relief and favorable consideration from the addressee (likely a governor or magistrate) regarding the petitioner's peaceable conduct and maritime activities. The document concludes with an order dated May 27th, 1765, scheduling a hearing for the following day before Governor Heywood.

Two related petitions from J.F. Cosnahan to the Duke of Atholl seeking intercession with the Prince Regent for remission of transportation sentence imposed on Manxman John Bean Hannay, convicted under Slave Trade Abolition Acts. Provides biographical detail on Hannay's circumstances and family hardship, including the recent death of his brother Alexander, master of the Horatio. Post-Revestment document illustrating Manx social connections and the Duke's residual influence.

A formal petition arguing for the repeal of parliamentary acts restricting trade to the Isle of Man, particularly regarding the importation of foreign and East India goods. The petitioner compares the Isle of Man's restrictions unfavorably to those imposed on Ireland, Jersey, and Guernsey, advocating for equal trading privileges and citing geographical and strategic advantages that would justify relaxed duties.

A petition requesting restoration of thirty-six bags of flour seized by William Christian. The petitioners claim they had no intent to defraud the Lord and were acting for the poor and needy. Includes court orders for hearing and taking of depositions, dated July 10-13, 1764.

A petition submitted to the Lords of His Majesty's Treasury by principal gentlemen and merchants of the Isle of Man, requesting favorable trade terms for tea, coffee, and woolen goods imports, and extension of Scottish fishery encouragement acts and linen manufacture bounties to the island. The document represents efforts to secure economic privileges for the island's commerce and manufactures.

A petition addressing four commercial requests from the inhabitants of the Isle of Man regarding import/export regulations. It argues for liberty to import rum and foreign spirits, requests reduced duties on tea to match Irish rates, seeks permission to export spirits in small vessels from Britain, and proposes relief from duties on manufactured wool goods returned to the island.

A petition from George Jefferson to the Duke and Lord Bishop of Man requesting intervention against business competitors and soliciting appointment as Printer and Stationer to the King. Jefferson alleges that competitors are using their influence to monopolize public printing and advertisements, threatening to reduce him to financial ruin.

A petition presented to Parliament by the House of Keys, the constitutional representatives of the Isle of Man, regarding a Bill for regulating the Customs of the Isle of Man. The petition addresses provisions for the Lords of His Majesty's Treasury to negotiate the purchase of an annuity equivalent to one-fourth of the Isle's gross revenues from the Duke of Atholl.

A formal petition from the House of Keys, the constitutional representatives of the Isle of Man, submitted to the Commons of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament. The petition explains the constitutional structure of the Island's internal legislation, which rests with the Governor and Council (nominated by the Sovereign) and the House of Keys (representing the inhabitants), with statute-law created through Acts requiring signatures and assent from both bodies plus Sovereign approval.

A collective petition from Douglas merchants to the Duke of Atholl requesting trade concessions and relief from restrictive commercial regulations. The petitioners seek parity with Irish trade privileges, support for the herring fishery, repeal of the 1727 export restrictions, and permission to establish Douglas as a bonded warehouse for wines and currants. This document reflects post-Revestment economic anxieties and the island's continued commercial grievances.

A collective petition from Douglas merchants to the Duke of Atholl requesting trade concessions and relief from restrictive commercial regulations. The merchants seek parity with Irish trade privileges, particularly regarding colonial exports, herring fishery duties, and the removal of prohibitions on wine and coal exports. The petition reflects post-Revestment concerns about Manx economic disadvantage and lobbies for free port status.

A petition from representatives of the Isle of Man (likely the House of Keys) objecting to the appointment of the Duke of Athol as Chief Magistrate/Governor. The document argues that his private interests as Duke conflict with his public duties, creating disputes over land claims across the island and imposing financial burdens on the petitioners to resolve grievances.

A petition of appeal addressed to John Haywood, Deemster, by Charles Bromfield, His Majesty's Comptroller in Castletown, concerning a dispute over the rental and condition of a property called Ballumurle. Bromfield claims John Cæsar of Ballahick failed to fulfill contractual obligations to prepare the house for occupancy despite agreeing to do so in March, with a tenancy beginning May 12th at eight guineas rent.