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Memorial of the Keys to Governor Edward Smith regarding Island administration

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A formal petition from the House of Keys (representatives of the people of the Isle of Man) addressed to Governor Major General Edward Smith. The memorial expresses gratitude for the Prince's benevolent government and acknowledges the Governor's efforts to promote the happiness and prosperity of the island's people, though it introduces a matter of concern.

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  • Transcription incomplete; document text cuts off mid-sentence. Some words show archaic spelling variants (e.g. 'imprefsed' for 'impressed', 'Blefsings' for 'Blessings'). Marginal reference 'MS 09707/8/104' and notation 'AP X73 (2d) - 16' visible.

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  • English