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Report by Governor Lindsey to Duke of Atholl, 30 Oct 1745 — Island defences, revenue, and proposed residence

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30 October 1745

Report from Governor Lindsey (Castle Rushen) to the Duke of Atholl regarding response to the 1745 Stuart uprising, island defences, revenue collection (£1663 12s in customs), financial proposals (raising £12,000 on customs security), and preparations for the Duke's proposed residence on the Isle of Man with his daughters. Provides valuable context on Atholl's sovereignty and revenue interests pre-Revestment.

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