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Petition from the House of Keys

Date(s): 21 Mar 1765

Creator(s): Various

Scope & Content: A manuscript petition addressed to the Duke and Duchess of Atholl from the House of Keys, imploring them to intercede on behalf of the Isle of Man's merchants and populace, the former whom they fear will be 'totally excluded and debarred' now that the Duke and Duchess have agreed to sell the island; the Keys ask Their Graces to consider proposals that accompany the petition [not present] and, if agreeable, present them to the King; the petition has been signed by 19 members of the House of Keys.

Language: English

Extent: 1 page (1 sheet)

Item name: Petition

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: MS 09707/4/13

Retrieval number: AP 34A-1

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material.

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