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Letter regarding proposal for purchase of Isle of Man from the Duke of Atholl

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26th August

Official correspondence from government trustees (likely Board of Treasury) to the Duke of Atholl regarding a potential purchase of the Isle of Man. The letter references authority under 12 George I, discusses the difficulty of establishing a fair price without adequate information, and requests a detailed rental and revenue statement similar to one previously provided by the late Duke of Atholl to Pelham and Newcastle.

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  • md:20260219_142248.md
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Notes

  • Document appears to be cut off mid-sentence at end of transcription.

Language

  • English