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Letter from Peter John Heywood to Duke of Atholl on rumours of Frazer's appointment

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23 February 1787

Peter John Heywood writes to the Duke of Atholl from Isle of Man reporting on rumours regarding a Mr. Frazer's appointment as 'Inspector General of the Revenues' by Mr. Pitt. Heywood details Frazer's questionable authority, vague credentials from the Treasury, and activities on the island, expressing concerns about the implications for Atholl's rights and the Keys' conduct. The letter touches on revenue administration, Treasury oversight, and local governance tensions post-Revestment.

Administrative Correspondence

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