A petition from the merchants and inhabitants of Peel, Isle of Man, addressed to John, Duke of Atholl (the sovereign lord), requesting his influence with the British Government to fund improvements to Peel harbour. The memorial emphasizes Peel's strategic location, fishing industry importance, and the economic benefits to surrounding regions (Dublin, Liverpool, Cumberland, Ireland). It provides context on post-Revestment economic development and the continuing role of the Duke of Atholl as a figurehead after the 1765 sale of sovereignty.
A petition from the merchants and inhabitants of Peel town to John, Duke of Atholl (Governor of the Isle of Man), requesting his patronage and influence to secure government support for the construction of an improved harbour. The memorial emphasizes Peel's natural advantages, its importance to the herring fishing trade, and the need for better facilities to accommodate larger trading vessels serving markets in Dublin, Liverpool, Scotland and Ireland. It is dated 23 July 1799, during the period after the 1765 Revestment when the Duke retained significant influence over the island's development.
A petition from the Keys of Man (the island's representatives) to the King, requesting protection and favour following changes in trade policy and the transfer of dominion to the Crown in 1765. The memorial emphasizes loyalty and conformity with the Church of England, and complains of expired temporary laws affecting public utilities such as highways, boundary fences, and drainage.
Charles Lutwidge, Receiver General of Revenue for the Isle of Man, petitions the Treasury Lords for clarification on whether he is authorized to pay civil officers' salaries under the King's Warrant of 18 July 1770, or whether surplus revenue must be paid to the Exchequer for redistribution. The memorial reflects post-Revestment administrative confusion about revenue disposal and officer compensation.
A memorial submitted to the Treasury Lords by Charles Lutwidge in 1768 addressing revenue shortfalls from the 1765 Act regulating Isle of Man trade. Lutwidge explains why the proposed duties on spirits, tea, coffee, and tobacco have failed to generate expected income, citing pre-purchase stockpiling and competition from lower Irish tea duties. He proposes export permissions for spirits and reduced tea duties to revive the revenue fund and prevent smuggling.
A memorial from Charles Lutwidge to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury seeking to address shortfalls in the Isle of Man revenue fund established by the 1765 Revestment Act. Lutwidge proposes allowing spirits exports and reducing tea duties to combat smuggling from Ireland and stimulate trade. The document reveals practical challenges in implementing the new revenue regime post-Revestment.
Charles Lutwidge's 1769 memorial to the Treasury Lords explaining revenue shortfalls following the 1765 Revestment and proposing duty reductions on tea and export allowances for spirits to stimulate trade and reduce smuggling. Documents the failure of the 1765 revenue legislation and requests emergency financial relief for government officers.
Charles Lutwidge's memorial to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury explaining shortfalls in revenue from the 1765 Isle of Man Revestment Act and proposing remedies: allowing spirit exports and reducing tea duties to prevent smuggling from Ireland. Discusses the economic impact of advance stockpiling by Islanders and competition from lower Irish duties.
A 1771 memorial from Charles Lutwidge, Receiver General of Revenue in the Isle of Man, to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury requesting clarification on whether he is authorized to pay civil officers' salaries from island revenue under the Royal Warrant of 18 July, or whether surplus funds must be remitted to the Exchequer. This document illuminates post-Revestment administrative procedures, revenue collection, and uncertainty over the distribution of Manx revenues between local government and the Imperial Treasury.
A petition from Charles Lutwidge, Receiver General of Revenue for the Isle of Man, to the Treasury Lords seeking clarification on whether he is authorized to pay civil officers' salaries under the King's Warrant of 18 July 1770, or whether surplus revenue must be paid into the Exchequer for subsequent issuance. The document highlights administrative confusion over post-Revestment revenue and salary procedures.
Charles Lutwidge, Receiver General of His Majesty's Revenues in the Isle of Man, petitions the Crown to designate port authority post-Revestment under powers granted by Parliament. He requests Douglas be appointed Head Port with Darby Haven, Ramsay, and Peel as subsidiary ports. This document reflects the administrative reorganisation of Manx customs infrastructure following the 1765 parliamentary purchase of sovereignty.
Memorial from Charles Lutwidge, Receiver-General of Revenue for the Isle of Man, to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury seeking clarification on whether he is authorized to pay civil officers' salaries directly under a Royal Warrant of 18 July 1770, or whether surplus revenue must be paid into the Exchequer. This document directly addresses post-Revestment administrative and financial arrangements.
A petition from Charles Lutwidge, Receiver General of the Isle of Man, to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury requesting appointment of a salary for his office. Lutwidge outlines his role in implementing the Revestment Acts and establishing customs controls to suppress smuggling following the Crown's purchase of sovereignty in May 1765. The memorial was read on 22 May 1766 and again on 24 June 1766.
A formal petition from the Bishop of Sodor and Man and the Vicar-General to the 1792 Royal Commissioners of Inquiry, protesting their exclusion from Tynwald Council since 1776–1777 and seeking restoration of their constitutional rights and church properties. The document includes extensive historical precedent from Statute Books (1422–1765) demonstrating ecclesiastical participation in the Legislature, transcripts of oaths of office, and complaints regarding the deterioration of the cathedral and St. John's Chapel.
A petition from George Jefferson, printer and editor of the Manks Advertiser newspaper in Douglas, to John Duke of Atholl and the Bishop of Rochester. Jefferson defends his editorial conduct and principles of supporting constituted authority, contrasting his publication's stance with the opposing Rising Sun newspaper.
A formal petition to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury from George Moore, representing the Keys of the Isle of Man, requesting relief from the restrictive trade regulations imposed following the 1765 Revestment. The memorial outlines the economic distress caused by the prohibition and restriction of commerce and requests exemptions or modifications to duties and trade regulations across fisheries, linen manufacture, agriculture, and general commerce.
A petition from George Moore, Deputy of the Keys of the Isle of Man, to the Treasury Lords seeking relief from the severe economic distress caused by post-Revestment trade restrictions. Moore presents a detailed list of 16 requested concessions covering fisheries, linen manufacture, agriculture, and general commerce, arguing that the prohibition and restriction of island trade has devastated inhabitants and property values. This document directly illustrates the economic consequences of the 1765 Act and the islanders' immediate attempts to negotiate exemptions.
A petition to the House of Keys from landholders, merchants and inhabitants of the Isle of Man, responding to a printed case and statement regarding compensation to the Duke of Atholl for the sale of sovereign rights. The memorialists argue that compensation should be judged by Parliamentary principles rather than affecting existing revenues.
A personal memorial from Lieutenant Governor Alexander Shaw to John King (Home Office law officer) dated 3 July 1804, requesting acceptance of his resignation and a financial settlement. Shaw details 48 years of service, 14 as Lieutenant Governor, his financial straits, and his family circumstances (six motherless children following his wife's death in January 1804). The document provides context on personal and political tensions with the Duke of Atholl and Shaw's deteriorating circumstances in 1804.
A petition from Lieutenant Governor Alexander Shaw to the Home Office (via J. King) requesting acceptance of his resignation and financial provision for his family. Shaw cites 48 years of service (14 as Lt Governor) and personal hardships including his wife's death and loss of a son in 1804. The document reveals tensions with the Duke of Atholl over succession and provides insight into the governance and financial arrangements of the Isle of Man in the post-Revestment period.
A formal petition submitted by Bishop Claudius and Evan Christian (Vicar-General) to the 1792 Royal Commissioners of Inquiry, asserting the ecclesiastical officers' constitutional right to sit in the Island's Council and Legislature, which they claim was wrongfully denied from 1776–1777. The memorial also raises grievances regarding damage to the Bishop's cathedral in Peel Castle and St. John's Chapel in Kirk German. It includes transcriptions of various oaths administered to Island officials and historical evidence of ecclesiastical participation in Tynwald from 1422 onwards.
A petition from the Scottish Presbyterian Church congregation in Douglas to John, Duke of Atholl, seeking financial assistance for their minister and church establishment. Signed by church elders and members, it references a 23-year vacancy and recent ministerial appointment in 1788, and appeals to Atholl's patronage and public spirit. The document reflects post-Revestment religious and social conditions on the Isle of Man under Atholl's continued influence.
A petition from the Scottish Presbyterian Church congregation in Douglas to John, Duke of Atholl, seeking financial assistance for their minister and church establishment. The memorial references a 23-year vacancy and the 1788 calling of a new minister, and alludes to local opposition and the Duke's patronage. Relevant to understanding post-Revestment religious and community dynamics on the Isle of Man.
A petition to the Bishop of Sodor & Man and the 24 Keys protesting the immigration of Roman Catholics from Ireland to the Isle of Man and requesting suppression of Catholic religious practice. The memorial expresses concerns about Catholic naturalization, intermarriage with Protestants, and potential vulnerability to French invasion. It reflects pre-Revestment tensions over the island's religious governance and sovereignty.
A petition to the Bishop of Sodor & Man and the 24 Keys expressing concern about Catholic immigration from Ireland, the naturalization of Papists, and the potential threat to Protestant interests and British constitutional order. The memorialists question the legal authority for naturalization in the Isle of Man and request legislative action to suppress Popery.
