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| AP_33(B)_1 | 27.7.1743 | Statement of receipts from the purchasers of the Impropriate Tithes. |
| AP_33(B)_2 | 24.1.1744 | A/c between Dan.Mylrea and H.Harrison. |
| AP_33(B)_3 | 21.6.1764 | Dan.Mylrea to Duke re. a remittance. |
| AP_33(B)_4 | 18.7.1764 | Duke to Dan.Mylrea denying that he has any intention of selling the Island,as is being rumoured. |
| AP_33(B)_5 | 18.7.1764 | copy of above |
| AP_33(B)_6 | 1.8.1764 | Dan.Mylrea to Duke stating that he has made public the above news,and that the Merchants "now freed from their apprehensions of "Revolution" have rejoiced greatly thereat. |
| AP_33(B)_7 | 18.8.1764 | Dan.Mylrea to Duke with a remittance. |
| AP_33(B)_8 | 10.9.1764 | Dan.Mylrea to Duke with particulars of the Tithe remittances.(which have been difficult to collect ? N.M. because "the late proclamation relative to this Isle has greatly alarmed the Merchants and the Herring Fishery is not good." |
| AP_33(B)_9 | copy of above | |
| AP_33(B)_10 | List of 40 extracts taken from Records in the Tower with regard to Manx history,and particularly the title thereto, “brought from the Isle of Man by Mr. Quayle, Dec. 1764," | |
| AP_33(B)_11 | 31.1.1765 | John Quayle to Duke. with an account of his expenses while in London (missing N.M.) and general news The tea ship the "Major" from Copenhagen has discharged 194 chests and 54 boxes ,value about £6,600,at "Port le Murray" while 60 chests from Gottenburg have been landed in Peel and more is expected. Mr. Stevenson has been shown how,if he behaves properly,he may extract himself out of his difficulties. |
| AP_33(B)_12 | 28.2.1765 | A/c (for 1764) between D.Mylrea and H. Harrison. (Shows rents of fisheries and various properties. N.M.) |
| AP_33(B)_13 | 15.6.1765 | Mylrea to Duke Mr. Lutwidge,of the Customs in Cumberland) has demanded details of the Imports and Exports for the last ten years,but these he has refused to give without orders from either the Duke or the Governor. |
| AP_33(B)_14 | 19.6.1765 | Duke & Duchess to their Stewards Messrs. Dan.Mylrea and John Quayle. |
| AP_33(B)_15.1 | 23.6.1765 | J.Quayle to Duke. denying the rumour that he had given details of the Manx revenues to the Treasury |
| AP_33(B)_15.2 | 15.7.1765 | Duke to Quayle. denying the rumour that he had given details of the Manx revenues to the Treasury saying that he had certainly never believed such a thing,or else he would not have allowed him to remain in his employ. Mr.Grenville and Mr. Jenkinson had thought Quayle such a strong upholder of the liberties and privileges of the Island that the Duke had great difficulty in persuading them to allow him to continue in office. |
| AP_33(B)_16 | 5.7.1765 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. Duties up to 17th May have been paid to Mr.Lutwidge,who told them that "His Majesty had no further Service for us." |
| AP_33(B)_17 | 24.7.1765 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke The Gov. has been informed that Govt. servants
may also hold office under the Duke. Mr.Quayle C/Rolls was therefor not
debarred from acting as Steward, Mylrea has no Govt. Employ. The merchants asked to be excused from paying import duties to the Duke for the period just before the Revestment on account of the expenses and difficulties they had at that time. There were so many cutters and spies in every harbour that they had to send men out in boats to meet the tea ships and pilot them at night into little creeks where men were ready to unload them, Would the Duke allow this ?. |
| AP_33(B)_18 | 22.7.1765 | J.Taubman to Mylrea.& Quayle. with a statement of Duty claimed on imports of tea, silk and spirits during Nov.1764/May 1765 which the writer objects to pay as he would not have made such imports had he known the Island was to be sold - which he and others had been assured by Mr. Quayle would not happen, (The sum was £435 and the names of seven ships are given.N.M.) |
| AP_33(B)_19 | 25.7.1765 | Mylrea.& Quayle to Duke. with a statement of Duty claimed on imports of tea, silk and spirits during Nov.1764/May 1765 which the writer objects to pay as he would not have made such imports had he known the Island was to be sold - which he and others had been assured by Mr. Quayle would not happen, (The sum was £435 and the names of seven ships are given.N.M.) |
| AP_33(B)_20 | Copies of the above two letters and of one from the Duke of 5th Sept. saying that Mr. Taubman well knew what he was doing when he made these purchases and that it was the knowledge of such actions,coming to the notice of the English Govt.which made the Govt.force the Duke to agree to the Revestment at short notice. He therefor saw no reason to give up the Duty which was due. Also a letter of the 26th Sept.from M.& Q. to Duke saying they had no legal power to sue Taubman and asking for instructions. | |
| AP_33(B)_21 | 29.7.1765 | Mylrea.& Quayle to Duke. enclosing a remittance. |
| AP_33(B)_22 | 16.8.1765 | Mylrea.& Quayle to Duke. requesting instructions about the holding of Sheading Courts and whether they are to issue licences for the burning of wrack - which is an objectionable practice but brings in a small revenue. The Lt.-Gov. has sworn them in as Judges of the Admiralty Court. |
| AP_33(B)_23 | 26.9.1765 | Mylrea.& Quayle to Duke. Arguments about the custody of the Records which the Governor has been told should not be entrusted to them. The Black Cock and "Growse" have been nearly exterminated, Mr.Lutwidge is not satisfied with their efforts, and has introduced Mr. Betham as a Judge of the Admiralty Court,which displaces Mr.Mylrea, |
| AP_33(B)_24 | 31.10.1765 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. General. As it appears that the Gov.'s House,Gardens and out-offices will be claimed as Public buildings by the Crown it looks as if the Duke will not have a single mansion House or messuage in the Island. "It is apparent that before affairs can be put upon a proper footing we shall have occasion to give the Governor a lot of trouble it has already become neccesary to have him interpose his authority,and his countenance will be of the greatest use in effecting your business. |
| AP_33(B)_25 | 16.11.1765 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. General. A |
| AP_33(B)_26 | Copies of several letters re. Mr. Taubman's refusal to pay Duty. | |
| AP_33(B)_27 | -.12.1765 | Deed appointing Dan.Mylrea and John Quayle to be the Duke's "Superintendants, Seneschals,Stewards and Receivers." |
| AP_33(B)_28 | 19.2.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. stating it as their opinion that his affairs are at a crisis until his rights can be established,and suggest that as Parliament may be expected to define these rights his presence in London is very desirable. |
| AP_33(B)_29 | 19.2.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Mr. Hamersley (copy) detailing the many points in dispute between the Govt. and the Duke on which it is essential that agreement shall be reached. |
| AP_33(B)_30 | 10.4.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. "There is the greatest reason to believe that Mr.Cosnahan and Mr.Taubman are in concert,and if not brought to Justice... may be the Ring Leaders of the great Opposition that seems to be gathering in this country against Your Grace's rights" |
| AP_33(B)_31 | 16.4.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. "Until the Records are seperated we
can do no judicial act”,....we have the satisfaction to assure you
that the Gov. upon all occasions shows the most cheerful readiness to serve
your affairs." Mr.Cosnahan having declined to go to London it is said that Mr.Moore goes in his place. |
| AP_33(B)_32 | 21.5.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. They do not agree with the suggestion that action should be taken against Messrs Cosnahan and Taubman for the Duties due. It would necessarily be a long drawn out business,and in view of the present disposition of the people and circumstances in the Island they think it best that there should be as little interference as possible with Government or people until matters have keen settled between the Duke and the Govt. Mr. Betham is proving to be "a very medling gentleman"....and the Heart-burnings he has occasioned in the people against Your Grace is scarce credible....from saying that you purpose to break through the people's tenures" |
| AP_33(B)_33 | 13.6.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. General. |
| AP_33(B)_34 | 18.7.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. The business of the separation of the records still goes on. The game is being destroyed by the officers of the local regiment and efforts are seeing made to try and stop these,and make it clear that it belongs to the Duke. Mr. Betham having been asked the sources of his information about the breaking of leases and increases of rents by the Duke declines to say more than that he had it from “an advocate in Edinburgh" whose name he will not give. Also,as he has become of great consequence,being head of the Revenue Dept,and associates only with the Officers of the Revenue and the Army, it is difficult to get proof of his statements. |
| AP_33(B)_35 | 30.8.1766 | Mylrea to Gov.Wood asking his authority to hold Courts Baron and to issue copies of Records etc. with the Governor's assent, (Copies) |
| AP_33(B)_36 | 16.9.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. Things generally are going well,but Mr. Beatham,for some unknown reason,persists in being a nuisance. He is now trying to persuade the Governor that he (the Gov. ) is not liked by the Duke. Licences for the burning of Wrack should be issued with caution. Changes in the wind can make this very disagreable to people living nearby,who are liable to bring actions for damages. |
| AP_33(B)_37 | 10.10.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. re Mr Arthur and plot of intack near the harbour. Plan (today's Parade Street attached.. |
| AP_33(B)_38 | 17.11.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. The Barony Courts have been held in,as much as possible,the same manner as before, an “‘officious gentleman" had challenged their right to collect fines for ‘blood wipes' (of which,infact,there were none) as being an encroachment on the rights of the Crown. They did not agree with this, but had told the Governor that as it was such a trivial matter they would waive it. A member of the recent embassy to London from the Keys has tried to make trouble, but the Governor "who is as ready in his private good offices,as in his public character,to give his countenance to Your Grace's concerns gave the gentleman a very proper rebuke and favoured us with the intimation in confidence". Mr.Christian being anxious to have the boundary ascertained between your land and his barony will make it necessary for one of us to attend at the setting of the limits. Mr.George Moore is again going to London to renew his application for favours from the Government,but his plans are secret,and many think that until people accomodate themselves to their present circumstances little is to be expected.. If you could find an opportunity of serving "this poor country" it would have a happy effect on your affairs here. |
| AP_33(B)_39 | 8.12.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. Notes on Bills sent show the difficulty of making remittances,Mr.Moore has left for London "and let him pretend what he will,restitution of the native privileges of the People is his grand object, The Governor has told Mr.Moore that schemes for the good of the Island are his business,and he will be glad to forward any plans put before him,but Mr. Moore replied that he preferred to handle the matter himself. |
| AP_33(B)_40 | 22.12.1766 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. General. |
| AP_33(B)_41 | 9.2.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. More about the difficulty of making remittances. They are having to use Bills at 90 days sight. By old laws all Land overflowed by the sea belong to the Lord. There is a large piece of land of this nature (the Lake) above Douglas, and Deemster Heywood,who claims to own it is selling parts of it. They will be glad to have a weekly paper,and point out that the only certain and regular conveyance is by the Whitehaven packet. |
| AP_33(B)_42 | 16.3.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. The disposal of the wrack is being looked after. Bills are still very difficult to come by |
| AP_33(B)_43 | 25.3.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. Some tobacco found floating in the sea along with other wreckage,formerly the perquisite of the Lord,has been seized by Mr.Betham for the Crown. |
| AP_33(B)_44 | 25.3.1767 | Mylrea to Duke. reminding him that the writer is the only one of his officers who has not received an appointment under the Crown and,as the final Establishment is now being fixed he hopes this will be put right. |
| AP_33(B)_45 | 27.3.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Betham. (Copies) re. the seized tobacco. and reply. |
| AP_33(B)_46 | 28.3.1767 | Betham to Mylrea & Quayle. (Copies) re. the seized tobacco. and reply. |
| AP_33(B)_47 | 3.4.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. re. the seized tobacco. |
| AP_33(B)_48 | 13.4.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. with a remittance. |
| AP_33(B)_49 | 8.5.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. The Crown lawyers have decided against Your Grace in the tobacco affair. |
| AP_33(B)_50 | 20.5.1767 | Mylrea & Quayle to Duke. re. the sale of the Arbory tithes. |
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