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Lt Gov Shaw to Duke of Atholl on smuggling, arms searches, and security (12 Apr 1798)

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12 April 1798

Letter from Lieutenant Governor Alex Shaw to the Duke of Atholl reporting on anti-smuggling operations, suspected arms caches at Port Erin intended for Ireland, seizure of contraband wine and tobacco, and measures to control the smuggling trade. Reflects post-Revestment governance challenges and the effectiveness of revenue enforcement under the new Crown jurisdiction.

Administrative Correspondence

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  • English