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3.3.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke.The Keys having asked him to agree to a Lottery being held to pay off the Public Debt he has refused to do so unless the Secretary of State first gives his sanction. They therefor now propose to arrange one as private individuals,there being no Law against it in the Island. So he has asked the Duke of Portland how he should act in the matter,as he feels that it would not be a good thing to have in the Island, And yet,he is not sure,perhaps it would be a good way to raise the money after all. |
| AP_X24_2 |
10.3.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. The Keys have abandoned their project of holding a lottery,but the subject having been raised he thinks it would be well to pass a law making anything of the nature illegal without licence being first obtained. |
| AP_X24_3 |
26.3.1796
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Duke to Lt.Gov.Shaw. (Copy )agreeing that Lotteries should not be allowed,and promising his full support for any action Shaw may think fit to take. |
| AP_X24_4 |
4.4.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Assuring him of all possible assistance during his coming visit,and at all times. |
| AP_X24_5 |
18.5.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. He hopes to have the Fencibles ready to parade before the Duke shortly,and is being very firm in refusing leave though various employers have asked for it on behalf of their servants. |
| AP_X24_6 |
25.5.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Sir Wadsworth Busk is reported to be on his way to the Island,where Balladoole House is being taken for him. |
| AP_X24_7 |
25.5.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Lt. Col. Cunningham (late 58th Regt.) to be 2nd.Major and Capt.of a Company in the Fencibles vice Major John Taubman, resigned. |
| AP_X24_8 |
26.5.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Sir W. Busk is reported to be coming to the Island to escape the high cost of living in England. An active and able Att.-Gen, is much needed in the Island. |
| AP_X24_9 |
28.5.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. He has checked the invitation cards sent by the Duke and will see they are distributed. He and his wife will always be happy to see the Duke at Castle Rushen,and if he let them know at two o'clock that he is coming it will be no trouble to have dinner ready by four o'clock. |
| AP_X24_10 |
9.6.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. with the proceedings of a Court-Martial for confirmation. And a recommendation that while the sentence ia deserved,as the man concerned has a large family he might be pardoned though future offenders would be severely punished. |
| AP_X24_11 |
4.7.1796
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Duke to Lt.Gov.Shaw, He agrees to the Fencibles now being dispersed amongst the different towns of the Island. |
| AP_X24_12 |
11.9.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. A small supply of ammunition has arrived. It is much needed so that the numerous recruits (fencibles) may be given practice. A deputation from the Keys has gone to wait upon Mr. Curwen. |
| AP_X24_13 |
11.9.1796
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. re. his tenancy of the "Domain". |
| AP_X24_14 |
8.7.1797
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. He has been in Douglas arranging for guns to be mounted on the Head,and for men to fight them. Volunteers ars coming forward asking to be armed and drilled, out there are scarcely any arms available. But two companies of Volunteers are now being formed in Douglas by Robt. Heywood. |
| AP_X24_15 |
7.1.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. The great shortage of grain,and the failure of the potatoe crop,which between them have put the price of such necessities beyond tne reach of the poor,has caused him to have a return of stocks made for presentation to Tynwald. Holders of stocks however,in the hope of raising prices,have shown less then they really hold. But the Keys,to their honour - for most of them are farmers - have imposed an embargo on the export of grain etc. and forbidden the making of local barley into malt. The Council was with difficulty got to agree to the malting,owing to the influence of the brewers. These people are offering such high prices for the barley that the people cannot obtain it even at two guineas a boll. Wheat is now selling et 56/- to 60/- per boll;oats 31/6 and barley 38/- to 42/- per boll. Potatoes, which used to be 4d per peck are now 1/2 and rising. Subscriptions are being raise in Douglas to buy food for the poor. The N.C.Os and privates of the Fencibles have agreed amongst thenselves not to drink any malt liquor until the new crop is harvested under penalty of the forfeiture of a week's pay to charity arranged by a committee of sergeants. Ale or beer in the Island is not so much a necessity of life as an occasional luxury. |
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8.1.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. The agreement amongst the Fencibles (mentioned in the above letter) is now three or four weeks old,and still being observed. It is to we hoped they will perservere with it,though the ale is such poor stuff as in itself to justify such a refusal,for it is disgusting stuff. |
| AP_X24_17 |
27.1.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Changes amongst the Fencible officers. |
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7.3.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Trouble,dus to a misunderstanding of orders about Fencible pay and allowances, The Duke is asked to get this matter settled as the high cost of living is inflicting hardship on all. Prices of many articles are quoted, with a note of the sum due. (see below) |
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Statement of Lodging Allowances for the Fencibles disallowed by the War Office, Officers £183.3.2 Other ranks £774.16.7(inclosed with No 8 above) |
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13.3.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Re. the need for camp equipment for the Fencibles;the poor condition of the batteries and the shortage of ammunition. |
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25.3.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. Changes in Capt. Quayle's yeomanry,and the great need of embodying them (on pay) for training, Although when they joined the men undertook to train without pay they now refuse to do so,and they are not as efficient as they should be, War office bungling about the appointment of Fencible officers. |
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17.4.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to War Office (X) re the disputed Fencible allewances. (copy) + 24.4.1801. Shaw to Duke (Copy with a copy of the above,and a request for the Duke's assistance. |
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8.5.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. The difficulty of getting board and lodgings for the men of the Fencibles. These,"humble as they are" cannot be got for less than seven or eight shillings per week, The Volunteers,owing to their lack of experienced officers,are not so efficient as they should be,and an Adjutant is much needed for them. The great shortage of ammunition, The bad consequences of the system by which certain people are given licences to import dutiable goods,end abuse it. |
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14.5.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. In view of the possibility of attacks by the French
the need is repeated of an Adjutant for the Velunteers and further training
for the Dragoons - whose members have to come long distances for drills,and
in any case are "not very ready to do anything for nothing. He would
like to call out all the Volunteers and the Yeomanry for a continuous period
of training (paid) of a few weeks. Encloses copy of his letter of the 7th
March (see under) asking for ammunition - of which no notice has been taken.
Praise of Ensign Thompson,who has been acting as Adjutant of the Fencibles.
+ 7.3.1801 Shaw to Ordnance Storekeeper, (copy) asking for ammunition (ball for praetice and blank for field-days) for 1,256 men of the Fencibles and Volunteers. |
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21.5.1801
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Lt.Gov. Shaw to Duke. His son Charles has been appointed an Ensign in the 1st Regt. He is only seventeen and his education not so good as it should be owing to lack of opportunity, His regiment is at the Cape and his father,rather than have him go there would like him to be appointed to the recruiting staff in the I.O.M where someone else could be found to do his duty while he completed his studies. He asks for the help of the Duke in getting this sanctioned. |
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