T 1/475/280 - Wood asks "Who is in charge"

Background

Noted as read 5 July 1770 - enclosed was copy of a letter re potential arrival of plague vessels sent by Secretary of the Customs London to all stations including to Collector of Douglas.

Text

Isle Mann June 27th 1770

My Lord

A few days ago a Duplicate of the enclosed Letter came to my hand; And as this is not the first Letter of the kind, I could no longer omit laying the Affair before your Lordship. Should such a Calamity happen to fall on this Coast, no possible precaution or Aid, your Lordship may be assured, shall be wanting to prevent its fatal Consequences - But the propriety of the Revenue Officers of this Island issuing Orders to Officers Civil and Military here, without the Authority, or even privity of the Governor, I beg Leave to submit to your Lordships Consideration.
And have the Honor to be, with the greatest Respect, My Lord, &c John Wood

Notes

The Treasury appeared to treat the Island as a wholy owned subsidary, effectively placing Charles Lutwidge in charge and ignoring the civil powers.