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Petition from Merchants of Douglas to the Duke of Atholl, 1780

Source
28 March 1780

A collective petition from Douglas merchants to the Duke of Atholl requesting trade concessions and relief from restrictive commercial regulations. The merchants seek parity with Irish trade privileges, particularly regarding colonial exports, herring fishery duties, and the removal of prohibitions on wine and coal exports. The petition reflects post-Revestment concerns about Manx economic disadvantage and lobbies for free port status.

Petition

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  • English