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Examination of Thomas Willson regarding smuggled brandy imports to Isle of Man

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30th day of October 1764

Examination of Thomas Willson, a mariner from Sunderland, concerning the landing of large quantities of brandy on the Isle of Man in July 1764. The document records his testimony about witnessing the discharge of over 188,000 gallons of brandy from multiple vessels, one of which paid duty to the Duke of Athol. This testimony relates to customs and revenue enforcement on the Island.

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