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Memorial on smuggling from Isle of Man to Customs Commissioners, 1758

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5 July 1758

A memorial from the Commissioners for managing His Majesty's Customs to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, reporting extensive smuggling operations from the Isle of Man involving brandy, tea, and East India goods destined for Great Britain and Ireland. The document directs port officers to increase vigilance and prevent revenue fraud. This pre-dates the Revestment by seven years and demonstrates the Crown's growing concern with Manx smuggling.

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