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Defence of Isle of Man proprietor against smuggling responsibility

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A rhetorical legal or political argument defending the proprietor of the Isle of Man against accusations of responsibility for widespread smuggling in the Irish Sea region. The document uses a series of pointed questions to argue that natural geography, government policy, and the actions of smugglers and customs officers—not the proprietor—are responsible for smuggling activities.

Legal Opinion

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  • md:20260219_101738-2.md
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Notes

  • Page 31 of larger document. Text uses long 's' (ſ) characteristic of 18th-century printing.

Language

  • English