Atholl Papers Bundle AP_44(B)

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Date
Brief Description
AP_44(B)_1
-.-.1670
List (printed) of Donors and amounts to the Fund for the erection of Schools in the Island and for the augmentation of Stipends,
AP_44(B)_2
7.1.1764
Appeal by John Quayle to the Governer against the verdict given by the Keys in the case of Quayle v Corrin. (This is based on the alleged fact that two of the Keys who gave a majority verdict,were not entitled to sit.)
AP_44(B)_3
7.1.1764
Similar to above,but wording slightly different.
AP_44(B)_4
15.11.1764
Protest of J.Westman,Master of the Sweedish ship "Carolina" Stockholm to Newry who,having sought refuge in Douglas harbour on account of bad weathner,was boarded by armed men from the Cutter "Lurcher" Lt.G. Mathews.He alleges that they took the ship out of his possession, but Lt.Mathews says that they were sent to give assistance and denies that any damage was done. (See AP_35_15 N.M.)
AP_44(B)_5
20.5.1765
Memo. of sale of Tithes for 1762,1763 and 1765.
AP_44(B)_6
-.-.1765
Petition from the House of Keys to House of Commons against the passing of a Bill which will prohibit the foreign trade of the Island,and praying that they may be heard,by Counsel,against it.
AP_44(B)_7
28.8.1767
Plan of the locality at the end of the pier and along Parade St. etc. (Douglas) Shows position of Watch House etc.
AP_44(B)_8
14.12.1768
Memorial from John Quayle of "'Craigans" to be allowed to purchase the tithes or Balla Bell and Ballown-Clucas in Malew,which have recently come into his possessien, Also of Ballown-Shimmin which adjoins BallaClucas. With a statement showing the amounts: paid from 1758 to 1767 inclusive.
AP_44(B)_9
9.3.1767
Protest signed by R.A.Stevenson, T.Radcliffe,W. Murray and J.Caesar (Members of the Keys) against the powers given to George Moore S.H.K. to negotiate on behalf of the House,and dissenting from the arrangements he is proposing to make with Parliament with regard to Manx trade.
AP_44(B)_10
17.7.1768
Notice issued by John Lewhellin regarding the preservation of Game,licences,close seasons etc.
AP_44(B)_11
10.2.1769
Letter to the Duke - signed by five gentlemen on behalf of "the Principal Gentlemen and Merchants" asking for his help with regard to the application which they are sending to Parliament for relief from the distress prevailing in the Island.
AP_44(B)_12
-.-.1769
Memorial from the Merchants etc. to the Treasury with their suggestions as to the best measures to achieve the results prayed for in their previous Memorial.
AP_44(B)_13
Memorial from John Quayle to Governor praying that as holder of the ancient Barony of St.Trinian's - which he had bought for £13 in 1763 - he should be allowed to take the usual oath of fealty for it at the next Tynwald.
AP_44(B)_14
30.6.1770
Opinion of C.Searle,Att.-Gen.,and Deemster P.J.Heywood that,in connection with the above,it would be wrong for fealty to be tendered to the King and that,if done at all,it should be to the Duke of Athol.
AP_44(B)_15
copy of AP_44(B)_14
AP_44(B)_16
28.4.1772
Tithes of Ballachrink and Ballacubbin
AP_44(B)_17
4.5.1772
Tithes of Orrisdale
AP_44(B)_18
4.5.1772
Tithes of Milneragher, Santan,
AP_44(B)_19
23.4.1772
Tithes of BallaKew and Cooil Cam, (part)
AP_44(B)_20
1.7.1772
Tithes of Ballaglonney
AP_44(B)_21
2.5.1773
Tithes of Ballavervane
AP_44(B)_22
23.7.1773
Tithes of Casnahowin
AP_44(B)_23
-.-.1768
Impropriate Third of the Tithes of Kk.Santan for 1768,1769 and 1770 (Names a number of farms and their tenants. N.M.)
AP_44(B)_24
20.1.1772
Petition of the Merchants of the Isle of Man (signed by 13 of them N.M.) to the Treasury,praying that previous petitions to Parliament for sundry commercial benefits may be granted.
AP_44(B)_25
-.-.1765
Petition of Deemsters Lace and Heywood to Duke of Athol praying that (following the Revestment) they may be allowed to retain their posts.
AP_44(B)_26
-.-.1766
The Case of the inhabitants of the Isle of Man who,ruined as they declare by the changes brought about by the Revestment,pray to be given some privileges of Trade.
AP_44(B)_27
-.-.1765
Case. Abstract of that set forth by the Keys, prior to the Revestment.
AP_44(B)_28
-.-.1764
Petition from the principal Merchants etc. to the Duke of Athol imploring his protecthon against having their ships and goods seized in Manx ports by Govt.Cutter,. (Original,signed by 26 names N.M.)
AP_44(B)_29
Opinion by Sir Philip York as to the right of the English Customs Officers to make seizures in the I.O.M.
AP_44(B)_30
Rough Draft (difficult to decipher N.M.) of notes regarding various Manx matters ( ? for consideration at the Revestment N.M.) They cover:- the constitution of the Council;persons empowered to administer Oaths to Officials; persons to be empowered to hand over the Island to the Govt; the Sword of State;the public Seal;custody of the Records;custody of prisoners in Castle Rushen;the division of the public accounts between the Duke and the Govt; provision for sundry subordinate officials (watchmen etc. ) who are nominally soldiers in the Duke's pay;the holding of Courts Baron;of other Courts;seats in the Council for the Duke's officers; need for Notices to ne given to the People in Manx and English;Colours to be displayed - those now flown are the Three Legs in white on a red ground(with the initials J.A.)on the Castles and forts,and the Three Legs in red on a white ground on the Militia standards; the display of the Union Flag; the Style to be adopted by the Lord.


 

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