Governor John Wood reports to the Duke of Atholl on the death of Deemster Taubman and recommends Taubman's nephew as his successor. Wood praises the nephew's abilities, uprightness, and attachment to the Duke's interests, while noting that his continued involvement in merchant trade could add £500 annually to revenues. This document illuminates the patronage system governing Manx office-holding under Atholl's sovereignty and the intertwining of commerce with administration.