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Letter to Duke of Atholl regarding Mr Arthur's application for Douglas Quay land

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22 December 1765 (reference letter); this response circa early 1766

Administrative letter from officials (Mylrea and Quayle) to the Duke of Atholl concerning an application by Mr Arthur for a licence to occupy and develop land on Douglas Quay, Isle of Man. The letter discusses a pre-existing stable and coach house built circa 1756 and a new application for additional yard space, with proposed rent of 5 shillings annually. Illustrates landlord-tenant relations and property administration in the immediate post-Revestment period under ducal sovereignty.

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