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1.1.1608
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Decree from the Att.-Gen. of England with regard to the Estates of Great Meadow,CalCott's Glese and others,late belonging to the dissolved Monastry of Rushen etc, which are held by Will. Lucas,hie wife Elizabeth and her son Rich. Calcott, It is claimed that these have been obtained illegally,being in fact the property of Sir Thomas Leigh and Thomas Spencer Esq., The claim of Lucas etc.is upheld by the Deemsters,but the Att.-Gen. declares that they have no power to do so,the matter being one for the King'sCourts. (I think this is what it means,but am not certain about it. N.M.) |
| AP_145_2 |
25.5.1763
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Petition to Gov.Wood from Thos.Arthur (merchant of Douglas) requesting confirmation fer the use of a plot of land, being stones and sand cast up by the sea near to his dwelling,which the late Governor had allowed him to use for the erection of a coach-house. This was needed because "Your Petr. having a carriage for the convenience of his family,by reason of the narrowness and crookedness of the streets and lanes of the town of Douglas he could not meet with a spot of ground convenient to his dwelling house whereon to build a coach-house" (Copy ) Memorial to Duke from John Quayle praying for the grant of a clear title to the above land and coach-house which had been left to him by Mr.Arthur who "was for many years the principal merchant in Douglas,but upon the Island being vested in the Crown retired to Ireland,and upon his death left all his property in the I.O.M. to John Quayle."(Original) |
| AP_145_3 |
20.7.1768
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Bond given by Michael Kneen,weaver,of Crong en ylan (?) Andreas,a prisoner in Castle Rushen awaiting trial on a charge of rape,to the effect that he will,if released, act as executioner whenever called upon. |
| AP_145_4 |
-.-.1778
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Memorial to Duke from Ed.Forbes of Douglas asking for a new lease to be granted him in respect of a house built in 1726 by John Sanforth "on the South side of the said town (Douglas) facing the river" and later sold to the applicant's father David Forbes. |
| AP_145_5 |
27.11.1779
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Order by Gov. Dawson (copy) granting the custody of the papers regarding the Duke's manorial rights to his Agents. |
| AP_145_6 |
18.7.1782
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Petition to Deemster Moore from Duke with regard to an order from the Deemster requiring George Savage to pay the cost of paving the street in front of a garden in Peel of which he is the tenant,the Duke being owner. The Duke asks that the order be revoked as the land,being Demesne Land is not liable for such charges. |
| AP_145_7 |
26.7.1783
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Petition to Gov. Dawson from Duke regarding the new Drain to be cut at the Lhen. (Copy) ; |
| AP_145_8 |
2.6.1786
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The King (per Sir Wadsworth Busk) against P.J.Heywood Claiming the return of certain silver coins,treasure trove,found in Lonan. |
| AP_145_9 |
28.3.1780
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Petition to the Duke from the Merchants of Douglas (Original,with 20 signatures) asking his help to obtain an improvement in trading conditions. |
| AP_145_10 |
19.1.1791
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Petition to the Duke from the Tenants of the Bishop's Barony, (Original with many signatures ) praying that he will endeavour to prevent the exclusion of the Bishop, Archdeacon and Vicars-General from the Council,and to obtain the annulment of certain laws passed while they have been so excluded. |
| AP_145_11 |
24.1.1791
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Petition to the Duke from the inhabitants of Ramsey (Original,with 33 signatures ) asking his help to obtain repairs and improvements to the harbour,"the pier and walls of which are in a ruinous and tottering condition. |
| AP_145_12 |
21.10.1791
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Petition to the Duke from eight Landowners of Patrick against the granting to Wm.Clucas of Kion Slieu of the right to enclose a piece of Commons called Curragh Kion Slieu,as it is a Turbary much in use. |
| AP_145_13 |
18.3.1795
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Minutes of a Meeting at Ramsey at which the Duke was thanked for his help in obtaining certain advantages for the Island. |
| AP_145_14 |
1.7.1796
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Petition to the Duke from John Stevenson of Largydoo, German,and his wife Christian (late Kelly) asking his aid to obtain repayment of a loan made to the Harbour Commissioners of Peel for which they disclaim liability consequent on the Revestment. |
| AP_145_15 |
7.7.1796
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Representations of Deemsters Lace and Crellin to the Duke regarding conditions in the prison at Castle Rushen, where prisoners of all types and both sexes are confined together in one dark cell. With authority from the Duke to make immediate improvements by taking into use a large room nearby which was being used as a guardroom for the troops. (Copy) |
| AP_145_16 |
7.5.1797
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Memorial to Duke of Portland from Duke of Athol praying that the Treasury may issue a warrant for the payment of Mr.Thomas Stowell for his services as acting Att.-Gen. |
| AP_145_17 |
7.5.1797
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Memorial to Treasury from Duke (Copy) asking to be refunded payments made for repairs at the Church at St. Johns and alterations to the prison at Castle Rushen. |
| AP_145_18 |
7.4.1798
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Petition to Duke from 14 Fish-curers in Douglas (Original, signed) - asking his aid to obtain from the British Govt. the same Bounty for cured herrings as that in force in Britain. |
| AP_145_19 |
25.3.1799
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Memorial to Duke from the inhabitants of Douglas (Original with 438 signatures) praying that Douglas shall become the seat of Government. |
| AP_145_20 |
25.3.1799
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Petition as above. (This is a copy with the same number of names,but in a different order. N.M.) |
| AP_145_21 |
4.4.1799
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Petition to Duke from the people of Peel,German and Michael (Original,with 400 signatures) praying that Peel shall become the seat of Government. |
| AP_145_22 |
6.4.1799
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Petition from a Committee of Castletown residents that the seat of Government shall remain in that town. |
| AP_145_23 |
6.4.1799
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Petition from a Committee of Castletown residents that the seat of Government shall remain in that town. (Both appear to be originals. N.M. ) |
| AP_145_24 |
23.7.1799
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Memorial to the Duke from the inhabitants of Peel (Original,with signatures of 14 representatives) praying his help in obtaining tho construction of a harbour there. |
| AP_145_25 |
-.-.1787
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Memorial to the King from the Duke asking that the Royal assent may not be given to an Act of Tynwald passed on the 19.1.1787 whereby they were given unlimited powers to raise funds. (Draft) |
| AP_145_26 |
-.2.1800
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Memorial to Duke from the inhabitants of Peel (Original, with about 175 signatures) asking that the making of Malt from Manx barley may be prohibited in view of the possibility of a famine. |
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