Official correspondence from Lieutenant Governor Charles Smelt to Phillips at the Home Office regarding the permanent military presence in the Isle of Man following the 1765 Revestment. Smelt assesses military necessity, discusses garrison duties (revenue protection, herring season fisheries enforcement), criticizes deficient police structures, and proposes barracks accommodation improvements for the 74th and 80th Regiment depots.
Letter from Lieutenant Governor Charles Smelt to Under-Secretary of State Phillips reporting on House of Keys concerns about illegal importation of ~30,000 gallons of illicit spirits from France by merchant John Burrow, and the broader impact of smuggling and fraudulent warehousing on Isle of Man's reputation and revenue. Contextualizes post-Revestment governance challenges and customs enforcement.
Lieutenant Governor Smelt reports to the Under-Secretary of State on the House of Keys' concerns regarding illegal spirit imports from France and grain warehousing schemes that have damaged revenue and the Island's reputation. The letter discusses a smuggling operation by John Burrow and customs enforcement challenges, reflecting post-Revestment governance and revenue protection issues.
Extract of a letter from Lieutenant Governor Smelt to Under Secretary of State Beckett responding to complaints and accusations made by the Duke of Atholl to Home Secretary Sidmouth. The letter addresses disputes over the Government House at Castle Rushen, including its repair, occupation, access, and the constitutional position of the Lieutenant Governor versus the Duke's residual claims. The correspondence illuminates post-Revestment tensions between Crown authority and the Duke's lingering interests on the Isle of Man.
Extract of a letter from Lieutenant Governor Smelt to Under Secretary of State Beckett (17 May 1813) responding to complaints from the Duke of Atholl about the Government House at Castle Rushen, residence arrangements, and access to the Chancery Court. Covers disputes over accommodation, repair grants, and jurisdictional tensions between the Duke and the Crown's representative on the Island post-Revestment.
Alexander Shaw served as Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Man during the late eighteenth century. His tenure is mentioned in connection with the appointment of Joseph Stowell, the Manx clergyman and scholar, as tutor to his family.
Lieutenant-Governor Richard Dawson reports to Lord North on the poor state of repair of military buildings at Castle Rushen, Isle of Man, including barracks, governor's house, ordnance storehouse, and guard house. He requests Parliamentary funding for necessary repairs and replacement of defective barrack beds and bedding before winter. The report highlights post-war budget constraints affecting the island's military infrastructure.
Report from Lieutenant-Governor Dawson to Lord North (September 1783) concerning the deteriorating condition of military buildings at Castle Rushen, Isle of Man, including barracks, governor's house, ordnance storehouse, and guard house. Dawson requests funding for necessary repairs and replacement of barrack bedding and furniture before winter, following a refusal by the Board of Ordnance to authorize expenditure due to lack of Parliamentary appropriation.
Charles Lutwidge, newly appointed Receiver General of the Isle of Man, petitions the Treasury Lords for a salary. The memorial notes his appointment following the Revestment Acts and his role in implementing customs enforcement and halting illicit trade. It documents his commission date (22 June 1765) and the timeline of his arrival on the island (28 May 1765).
Charles Lutwidge informs the Lords of the Treasury that the Keys of Mann have enacted their first statutes since the 1765 Revestment, including one on spirituous liquor licensing that may affect Crown revenue. He requests that authentic copies be obtained before Royal Assent is granted, noting the absence of an Attorney General to protect Crown interests.
Letter from Charles Lutwidge, Receiver-General of the Isle of Man, to Charles Lowndes (Treasury official) requesting permission to purchase scales, weights, measures, and gauging instruments for revenue officers at each Manx port, and requesting that the London Gazette be sent to Douglas Customhouse to publish advertisements under the 5th of George III relating to suppressed illicit trade. Demonstrates post-Revestment administrative integration and customs enforcement infrastructure.
Charles Lutwidge, likely the Lieutenant Governor or chief revenue officer, requests Treasury approval to purchase weights, scales, measures, and gauging instruments for revenue officers at each port in the Isle of Man, and asks that the London Gazette be sent to Douglas Customhouse to publish advertisements relating to the suppression of illicit trade. This document reflects post-Revestment efforts to establish proper customs infrastructure and enforce anti-smuggling legislation.
Charles Lutwidge's comprehensive revenue report to Thomas Orde (Treasury) covering Isle of Man customs duties (1767–1781), herring fishery statistics (1765–1781), harbour officer establishment, and legal observations defending Crown ownership of herring duties against the Duke of Atholl's post-Revestment claim. Critical for understanding revenue disputes and fishing rights interpretation after 1765.
Letter from Charles Lutwidge to the Treasury Lords reporting his swearing-in as Receiver General and Collector of Revenues for the Isle of Man following the Revestment. He describes the arrival of troops from Ireland, appointment of revenue officers at key ports, removal of officers involved in smuggling, and preparations for the formal proclamation of possession. The letter highlights immediate concerns about illicit trade and the native population's resistance to military billeting.
Letter from Charles Lutwidge to Treasury Lords reporting his swearing-in as Receiver General and Collector of Revenues for the Isle of Man following the Crown's purchase of sovereignty. He describes the arrival of Irish troops near Douglas, the appointment of duty collectors at key ports, removal of officers suspected of smuggling involvement, and the Governor's proclamation ceremony planned for 11 July. Lutwidge pledges to suppress illicit trade and provide financial accounts.
Letter from Charles Lutwidge to the Treasury Lords confirming his swearing-in as Receiver General and Collector of Revenues for the Isle of Man following the Revestment. Reports arrival of troops from Ireland near Douglas, appointment of revenue collectors at key ports, dismissal of officers implicated in smuggling, and preparation for formal possession ceremony. Documents early implementation of royal revenue control and anti-smuggling measures.
Letter from Charles Lutwidge to the Treasury, dated 1 July 1765, reporting his swearing-in as Receiver General and Collector of Revenues for the Isle of Man following the Revestment. He reports the arrival of troops from Ireland, his appointment of new duty collectors at key ports, the removal of officers implicated in smuggling, and preparations for the formal proclamation of British possession.
A paper submitted to the Lords of the Treasury by Charles Lutwidge arguing for repeal of a trade clause imposed on the Isle of Man following the 1765 Revestment. Lutwidge contends that the clause was temporary, that strict controls are already in place via Act 7 Geo.3 Cap 45, and that improved customs enforcement makes further restrictions unnecessary. This document reflects post-Revestment administrative tensions over trade regulation.
A formal petition or memorandum submitted by Charles Lutwidge to the Treasury Lords, arguing for repeal of a restrictive trade clause imposed after the 1765 Revestment. Lutwidge contends that the clause was temporary and its purpose has been satisfied, and that existing statutory controls on tea, spirits, coffee, tobacco, and manufactures are sufficient to protect British revenue without the additional restriction.
A series of Treasury and Customhouse documents concerning Charles Lutwidge's request for reward and reimbursement for expenses incurred while attending Parliament for the passage of legislation regulating Isle of Man customs. Includes revenue accounts from May 1765 to July 1767, salary statements, and correspondence between the Customhouse Commissioners and Lords of the Treasury debating the propriety of paying expenses from the customs revenue. Documents the financial settlement following the Revestment and shows administrative tensions over revenue appropriation.
Charles Lutwidge's detailed proposals to the Treasury Lords for regulating trade and revenue on the Isle of Man following the 1765 Revestment. The document addresses the elimination of smuggling, establishes duty rates for tea, spirits, coffee and tobacco, and proposes conditions for legal trade with Great Britain and Ireland. It includes comparative pricing data and argues for applying Irish trade privileges to the Isle of Man.
A detailed proposal by Charles Lutwidge, Receiver and Surveyor-General of the Isle of Man, to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury outlining measures to improve revenue and regulate trade following the 1765 Revestment. The document addresses the suppression of illicit trade and proposes specific duty rates, licensing schemes, and trade restrictions for tea, spirits, tobacco, coffee, and other commodities, with comparative pricing analysis.
Charles Lutwidge's administrative report to Grey Cooper on John Fearon's petition concerning salmon fishery losses in the Isle of Man (1768–1770). Includes detailed financial accounts showing Fearon's losses (£387:17:11), discussion of inadequate legal protections for the fishery lease, and Governor Wood's response addressing illegal flax-steeping in Manx rivers. Demonstrates post-Revestment revenue administration and governance challenges.
Charles Lutwidge's official report to the Treasury Lords on John Fearon's petition concerning losses from the salmon fishery lease in the Isle of Man. Includes financial accounts showing Fearon's losses (£387:17:11) and discusses environmental damage from flax steeping in rivers, with Governor Wood's response ordering enforcement of existing prohibitions.
