Letter dated 9 April 1768 from John Quayle (Receiver-General's agent) to the Duke of Atholl concerning legal proceedings against Charles Searle, the newly appointed Attorney-General. Includes substantial editorial commentary establishing Searle's background, his appointment in 1768, and a detailed account of a 1747 debt dispute originating in Farnham, Surrey. Provides context on post-Revestment administrative appointments and personal networks.