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Letter from Attorney General William Christian to Duke of Atholl regarding treasure trove discovery
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2 December 1750
Letter from William Christian, Attorney General of Isle of Man, to the Duke of Atholl reporting the discovery of a grave containing weapons (sword and battleaxe) and silver coins found during building works in the parish of Kirk Christ Lezayre in summer 1750. Christian asserts the Duke's legal right to the treasure trove and explains the delay in reporting due to difficulty in securing all items and examining witnesses.
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