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| AP_X35_1 |
14.1.1755
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. A ship from Jamaica,and one from Virginia, have
arrived at Ramsey, but instead of landing their cargoes there, they have,
by a special permission from the Customs in London, taken on to England. As there was no surgeon in the Island who "knew anything of the matter" a subscription has been taken up ; and with the £60 raised (per annum) and the fees from his practice a Mr. Gillespie “who by all accounts is fully qualified for his business has been asked to come over. The old Bishop (Wilson) “still holds out tho' he is reduced to be a child, neither memory nor judgement." There is no record in the Island as to how the appointment of a new one should be made,but the information may be found in the records of the Archbishop of York. |
| AP_X35_2 |
14.2.1755
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. The news that the Island has not been sold has caused great joy , The merchants, who were much dejected,are now very pleased. Funds are available for remittance,but it is not known to whom to send them as Mr.Sanford,in Liverpool, is said to be at the point of death. As regards the new coinage everyone is in favour of a bust being on it rather than a crest. |
| AP_X35_3 |
26.2.1755
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. Capt.Lace is taking a remittance to Liverpool,but as it is learned that Mr. Sanforth has died instructions are asked for as to how the money should be sent in future. |
| AP_X35_4 |
7.3.1755
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. advising the death of the Bishop. (Wilson) |
| AP_X35_5 |
13.3.1755
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Gov. Cochrane to Duke. "I hope your Grace will send us a right Bishop...I hear that Manx Murray's brother expects it, but God forbid that any of that breed ever come here. That whole race of Murrays have always been against the Lords of this Island (and) plagued my Lord Derby over and over again. Murray the merchant at Douglas was at the head of the Keys in the Remonstrance and ... in short always against every thing that the Lord or his officers are for,so that had those thoublesome folk a Bishop in their own way of thinking both your Grace and the King would constantly be plagued with Remonstrances." |
| AP_X35_6 |
27.3.1755
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Sharpe to Duke. Trivial. |
| AP_X35_7 |
1.4.1755
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Frankland to Duke. recommending a Mr.Wind for the Bishoprick. |
| AP_X35_8 |
3.4.1755
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Attorney-General to Duke. (and reply) Trivial. |
| AP_X35_9 |
3.4.1755
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W. Murray to Duke. with a recommendation for the Bishoprick, (no name given, N.M. ) |
| AP_X35_10 |
9.4.1755
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Duke to H.M. the King, praying his consent to the nomination of Mark Hildesley D.D. to be Bishop. (copy) |
| AP_X35_11 |
9.4.1755
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duplicate of AP_X35_10 |
| AP_X35_12.1 |
12.4.1755
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Duke to Cochrane. announcing the appointment of Bishop Hildesley. Mr. Atherton of Liverpool will replace Mr. Sanforth,recently deceased. Together with the Attorney-General and Mr. Wilberham (a very eminent lawyer) he has sat for four hours on each of three days examining the Balladoole case, and a decree will be issued in a few days. (Copy) |
| AP_X35_13 |
8.5.1755
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Cochrane to Duke. The last letter received took sixteen days to come, and when this will get away is doubtful as "boats very seldem go or come from the other side,the sailors being afraid of being pressed by the Men of War who are constantly upon our coast." The Controller has had two unlucky falls - one from his horse and the other from standing on a chair. It was fortunate that Mr.Gillespie has arrived,for he has done him great service. |
| AP_X35_14 |
16.5.1755
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J.Wilks to Harrison. with an account of the progress of the case regarding the claims of the clergy against the Earl ef Derby How happy will he be to return to the Island "where every man may plead his own cause,and be under no obligation of speaking by the mercenary tongues of such locusts as swarm about Westminster Hall and too often suck out the very vitals of their clients' fortunes’! |
| AP_X35_15 |
7.6.1755
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Lord Derby's solicitor is offering all the opposition possible,but is being fought inch by inch,and a little ground is being gained. Encloses (missing N.M.)an account by one Postlethwaite of the smuggling trade in the Island. This'infamous' account is based on the evidence of a person with a grievance, but proves that there are spies in the Island who "mix many falsities with a few truths". |
| AP_X35_16 |
31.5.1755
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Commission for John Quayle Jr to be Steward.(unsigned) |
| AP_X35_17 |
31.5.1755
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Commission for Dan. Mcylrea Jr. to be Receiver-Gen,(unsigned) |
| AP_X35_18 |
31.5.1755
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Commission for for John Quayle, D.McYlrea and J. Quayle Jr. to be Water-Bailiff and Collector of Customs and Dutys. (unsigned) |
| AP_X35_19 |
31.5.1755
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Commission for John Quayle Jr to be Captain of Derby Fort (unsigned) |
| AP_X35_20 |
31.5.1755
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Commission for John Quayle to be Attorney-General. (unsigned) |
| AP_X35_21 |
16.6.1755
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J. Quayle to Harrison. A fall from his horse at the end of February has prevented him from finishing the Revenue books. But a course of drinking goat's whey has "rescued him fram the jaws of Kirk Malew" and enabled him to get about. |
| AP_X35_22 |
20.6.1755
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G. Griffeth to Harrison. Trivial |
| AP_X35_23 |
7.6.1755
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W. Butler & J.Robinson to R.A.Stevenson Esq re a sub-poena to be served upon him. |
| AP_X35_24 |
21.6.1755
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Mrs. A.Stevenson to Harrison. (?) asking him to express her thanks to the Duke for his assistance. Also,enclosing above addressed to her son. |
| AP_X35_25 |
21.6.1755
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Hamersley to Duke.It is expected that Col. Stevenson will appeal, but Mrs.Stevenson hopes to get possession while he end his friends are deliberating on the matter. |
| AP_X35_26 |
26.6.1755
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Cochrane to Duke. The decree about the Balladoole estate has arrived,amd the Att.-Gen will take possession of it tomorrow on behalf of the widow and her son. |
| AP_X35_27 |
30.6.1755
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J.Makon to Harrison. re a claim (for wrecked timber ? N.M) |
| AP_X35_28 |
5.7.1755
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Cochrane to Duke. announcing the sudden death of Mr. Quayle,the Comptroller. |
| AP_X35_29 |
8.7.1755
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W.Murray to Duke. the nomination of Dr.Hildesley has met with universal approbation. |
| AP_X35_30 |
8.7.1755
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Cochrane to Duke. The loss of Mr. Quayle will be greatly felt as his knowledge of affairs and legal matters in the Islend was of the greatest value. His son,who has taken his place, shows great promise, but lacks his father's experience. |
| AP_X35_31 |
12.7.1755
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Mrs A. Stevenson to Harrison. saying that she has at last obtained possession of the estate, but Col. Stevensen has got away with thirteen years rents in his pocket. |
| AP_X35_32 |
5.8.1755
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Cochrane to Duke. Col. Stevenson has lodged an appeal to the King. In it he complains he was refused Papers from the Manx records, but this is untrue. |
| AP_X35_33 |
n.d. c.1755
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Nominations for various offices. |
| AP_X35_34 |
n.d. c.1755
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Nominations for various offices. |
| AP_X35_35 |
n.d. c.1755
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Note of the Bishop's revenue for 1754 |
| AP_X35_36 |
n.d. c.1755
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Petition from the Masters of the Fishing Boats of Douglas to Gov. Cochrane
Prays that the Duke will obtain fer them a protection against being pressod for the Navy. |
| AP_X35_37 |
n.d. c.1755
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H.Hamersley to Harrison. with details of the procedure called for in the presentation of a new Bishop,with enclosures (probably Nos. 10 and 11 above. N.M.) |
| AP_X35_38 |
n.d. c.1755
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W.Murray to Duke. re. the choice of a new Bishop. |
| AP_X35_39 |
n.d. c.1755
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Royal assent to the nomination of a Bishop. (Draft form) |
| AP_X35_40 | Details of the career of Bishop Wilson between 1692 and 1696. | |
| AP_X35_12.2 |
9.6.1755
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Duke to Cochrane. general the verdict in the Balladoole case has been given in favour of Mrs. Stevenson. |
| AP_X35_12.3 |
10.7.1755
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Duke to Mr Makon. trivial (copy) |
| AP_X35_12.4 |
18.5.1755
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Duke to Cochrane. general (copy) |
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