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

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December 22, 1765 or early 1766

Administrative letter from Manx officials (Mylrea and Quayle) to the Duke of Atholl concerning a property application by Mr Arthur for land at Douglas Quay. The letter discusses Arthur's prior occupation of a stable and coach house built ~10 years earlier under Governor Cochrane, and his request for an additional plot and consolidated grant. References harbour proximity, proposed rental payments (5s per year), and mentions Kennedy's bill for £251 12s 1d.

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