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Letter to Governor regarding trade freedoms and defence of Isle conduct

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22nd August 1765

A letter addressed to the Governor ('your Excellency') from representatives of the Isle of Man, defending their conduct against false reports and petitioning for expanded trade freedoms. The document is signed by twenty members, apparently representing the House of Keys, and expresses confidence in the Governor's support.

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  • Philip Moore
  • George Moore
  • Tho. Christian
  • William Murray
  • John Moore
  • Rich'd Amb. Stevenson
  • Edward Christian
  • W'm. Qualtrough
  • Matth: Christian
  • Tho's. Gawne
  • Jo'n. Christian
  • E[?] Aray[?]
  • John Frissoll
  • Rich'd. Tyldesley
  • John Taubman
  • Tho. Moore
  • Hugh Cosnahan
  • Tho's. Fargher
  • Tho's. Radcliffe
  • W'm. Nelson

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  • md:20260219_141559.md
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  • Some names partially illegible (marked with [?]). Marginal annotation present regarding resignation. Document appears to be incomplete excerpt.

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  • English