Isle of Man documents: sent by John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl to Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville Letters and papers relating principally to the Isle of Man, mainly sent by John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl, to Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville during the period 1789 to 1807. The collection includes: memorandum from the Duke of Atholl to Henry Dundas outlining the adoption of certain measures in Scottish burghs and the county of Perth, 1789; letter from Alexander Shaw to Henry Dundas reporting on matters concerning the Duke of Atholl and the Isle of Man, 1791; letter from the Duke of Atholl to Henry Dundas with regard to receiving some mark of royal favour, 1792; letter from Henry Dundas to the Duke of Atholl relating to alterations in the laws governing the Isle of Man, 1792; letter written by the Duke of Atholl to Henry Dundas in which he is anxious to learn of the government's response to his requests, 1795; memorandum written by the Duke of Atholl summarising propositions regarding Manx affairs which he believes Pitt has agreed to, 1795; memorandum by the Duke of Atholl containing alternative proposals if the bill of relief for the Isle of Man is not passed by Parliament, c. 1795; letter from the Duke of Atholl to Henry Dundas recommending candidate for the post of Attorney General in the Isle of Man and new appointment to the post of Lieutenant Governor, 1795; letter from the Duke of Atholl to William Dundas (nephew of Henry Dundas) enclosing MS 2013/10 which is to be shown to Henry Dundas and commenting on various matters relating to the Isle of Man, 1795; extracts made by the Duke of Atholl from a letter received by him from Alexander Shaw (enclosed with letter addressed to William Dundas (MS 2013/9)), 1795; letter written by the Duke of Atholl to Henry Dundas concerning matters referred to in correspondence sent to William Dundas and requesting that they be dealt with urgently, 1795; letter written by the Duke of Atholl to Henry Dundas regarding travel arrangements, requesting assistance in obtaining writership for the son of the sheriff clerk of Perthshire, and discussing matters relating to the Isle of Man, 1807. 12 items. 1789-1807