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12.11.1736
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Humphrey Harrison to Mr. John Murrey with a list of things brought to Liverpool from the Governor's House in the I.O.M. These are furniture and fittings, household utensils of all kinds,some money and nine casks of 'puffings' on which duty in being asked,but "they shall not have it if I can help it." |
| AP_X48_2 |
6.7.1738
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Erskine (?) to Duke re the mines in the Island,with words of praise for Gov.J.Murrey. |
| AP_X48_3 |
24.11.1738
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J. Seacombe to Duke. (This is difficult to decipher, but appears to refer to inquiries he has been making on the Duke's behalf into Derby affairs,and likewise to the Earl of Derby's reaction to the Duke of Athol becoming Lord of Man. N.M.) |
| AP_X48_4 |
4.5.1739
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J. Seacombe to Duke. introducing a Mr.Makon. |
| AP_X48_5 |
13.6.1739
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Gov.J.Murray to Duke re the joint working of the mines on the Duke and Sir John Areskin's A/c. Speaks of Glenchass as the principal mine,and the thefts of ore from it by the “Irish Wherry men" and of the difficulty of getting the ore washed, Suggests that Mr.Taubman be made a Deemster,when "he will give up his publick house." and that Deemster Mylrea's son be given the command of Derby Fort. |
| AP_X48_6 |
18.6.1739
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J.Areskine to Duke re the slowness of work on the mines due to inexperienced labour,which yet promise well. |
| AP_X48_7 |
19.6.1739
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J.Seacome to Duke mentions the export of cattle from the Islend and the desireability of sending some good bulls over to improve the breed. General news about Lord Derby. |
| AP_X48_8 |
27.6.1739
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? to Major Stephenson showing the advantage to be gained by smelting ore in the Island rather than sending it to England. |
| AP_X48_9 |
28.6.1739
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John Stevenson to Duke advising the duty payable on Lead ore and coal. |
| AP_X48_10 |
30.6.1739
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R.Salter to Duke suggesting that the Manx ore be smelted by a new and secret method. |
| AP_X48_11 |
12.7.1739
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Results of essays of ore from Bradda, Glenchass and BallaCorkish |
| AP_X48_12 |
16.7.1739
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W.O'Connor to Duke with an offer for the purchase of all Manx ore for two years. |
| AP_X48_13 |
17.7.1739
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A. Clayton to Duke introducing Mr.Holford,manager of the lead works at Flint. |
| AP_X48_14 |
22.8.1739
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Deed of Partnership between Duke and Sir John Areskine, Bt for the working of the Manx mines. |
| AP_X48_15 |
23.8.1739
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James and Nathan Gorton. Details of the experience and character of .. |
| AP_X48_16 |
10.8.1739
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Itinerary of the Duke on an inspection of all the mines in the South of the Islend. |
| AP_X48_17 |
3.10.1739
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Descriptions of, and observations on, the mines in the South, by Ed.Whighem, |
| AP_X48_18 | Cover for papers sent to Mr.Sparks,secretary to the Mine Adventurers. | |
| AP_X48_19 |
6.11.1739
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Queries as to the position of the partnership between the Duke and Sir John Areskin of Alve now that the latter is dead. |
| AP_X48_20 |
-.-.1739
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Partnership [Duke and Sir John Areskin ] A/cs. 1738/39. |
| AP_X48_21 |
26.11.1739
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P. Peck to Duke offering his services as Manager for the Mines. |
| AP_X48_22 |
24.11.1739
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Opinion of Robt. Craigis on the questions propounded in No. 19 above. |
| AP_X48_23 |
28.1.1740
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E.Sparke to Duke, agreeing,on behalf of his employers,to a lease as under. |
| AP_X48_24 | Draft of a lease from the Duke to the Governor and Company of the Mine Adventurers of England. for 31 years,of all copper and lead mines in the Island. | |
| AP_X48_25 |
14.2.1740
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enclosing the above draft lease. |
| AP_X48_26 |
19.11.1740
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E.Sparke to D.Chrichton with some Thermometers for the Duke. Reports received by his Company are bad,but they nevertheless propose to go ahead and ask that instructions te co-operate be sent to the people in the Island. |
| AP_X48_27 |
25.11.1740
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John Murray ( ? Governor) to Duke saying that he has inspected all the mines with Mr.O'Gonnor and considers that they should do well. |
| AP_X48_28 |
11.12.1740
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J.Stevenson to Duke. Mr.M.O'Connor has returned to London from the Island,where he has made an inspection of the mines,on which he reports favourly,but thinks it would need a capital of £4,000 to work them properly. |
| AP_X48_29 |
16.5.1741
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Duke to Dep.Govs. introducing Mr.J.Harrie of the Company of Mine Adventurers,who comes to make trial of the mines and is to be given every assistance, |
| AP_X48_30 |
8.4.1745
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Lease of the Mines by the Duke to Gabriel Griffith. This is for 40 years and covers all minerals except gold,silver and quick-silver |
| AP_X48_31 | Lease of the Mines by the Duke to Gabriel Griffith. This is for 40 years and covers all minerals except gold,silver and quick-silver | |
| AP_X48_32 | Copy of AP_X48_19 | |
| AP_X48_33 | Copy of AP_X48_19 but slightly different | |
| AP_X48_34 | Trivial memo,of costs. | |
| AP_X48_35 | Statement showing the profit on smelting and refining lead ore in differing ways | |
| AP_X48_36 | Statement showing the profit on smelting and refining lead ore in differing ways |
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