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Lords of the Treasury to Duke of Atholl re: Isle of Man purchase proposal, 12 Sept 1764

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12 September 1764

Official letter from the Lords of the Treasury (Grenville, Turner, Hunter, North) to the Duke of Atholl requesting detailed financial information about Isle of Man revenues and property rights as a precondition for negotiating its purchase. The letter addresses the Duke's claim inability to price the island and insists on a full accounting of customs duties, rental income, and trading conditions before Parliament can authorize terms of purchase.

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