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Petition by Taubman and Stevenson for repayment of harbour improvement loans

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A petition to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury from John Taubman and John Stevenson seeking repayment of loans made to the Isle of Man harbour supervisors. The petitioners lent sums (£300 Manx and £300 British respectively) between 1763-1764 for harbour repairs and improvements, with interest accrued totalling £754 5s 6½d, and request payment from the port revenue.

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  • Some characters rendered with long-s (ſ), some abbreviated text (Meſsrs, Commifsioners, necefsary). Text contains interlineation ('hundred' added above line). Transcription notes automated method.

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  • English