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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 the Isle of Man, to the Duke of Atholl reporting the discovery of a grave containing medieval weapons (sword and battleaxe) and 39 silver coins during building works in the parish of Kirk Christ Lezayre. Christian confirms the items as treasure trove, the Duke's legal property, and explains the delay in reporting due to initial secrecy and difficulty in recovering all items.

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