Letter from Daniel Mylrea and John Quayle, Castletown to John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl; with a copy of a petition from the House of Keys to the King
Date(s): 8 Feb 1769
Creator(s): Mylrea, Daniel; Quayle, John
Scope & Content: A manuscript letter from the Duke and Duchess of Atholl's Stewards, Daniel Mylrea [the Younger] and John Quayle [the Younger], informing His Grace that Mr. Banks only wants to purchase a portion of [Kirk Conchan's] impropriate tithes, and his knowledge of these tithes gives him a great advantage in negotiations; the Stewards then report that the principal gentlemen and merchants have convened to agree upon a petition to the British Treasury, seeking to overturn restrictive parliamentary clauses and the opening up of lines of commerce; it is also reported that the House of Keys will deliver a petition to the King, with a copy enclosed; the letter concludes with information on a remittance sent to the Duke.
Language: English
Extent: 4 pages (2 sheets)
Item name: Letter and petition
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 09707/6/173
Retrieval number: AP 33B (2nd)-23; AP 33B (2nd)-24
Record class: Private
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