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Lt Gov Shaw to Duke of Atholl on smuggling, arms, and enforcement—12 April 1798

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12 April 1798

Letter from Lieutenant Governor Alexander Shaw to the Duke of Atholl reporting on smuggling activity, suspected arms shipments to Ireland, seizures of contraband at Port Erin, and challenges in enforcing revenue laws on the Isle of Man. Shaw requests greater military resources and advocates for duty allowances on gin and brandy to undercut smugglers. Provides insight into post-Revestment governance challenges and the persistence of the running trade.

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