John Christian, 1740

                        KK  Maughold  June 10th   1740

     John Christian perished by Sea abt. the beginning
               Intestate
     of April last^ the Court having Intelligence -
     thereof hath Decreed his two Children, John and
     Ellinor, who are both of Age Joynt Admrs. of all
     his goods & Effects moveable & imoveable what =
     soever _  Ellinor having Surrenderd her Right
     to the Administration - John is sworn in
     Court in form of Law - and has given pledges
     Mr John Christian & William Wattleworth 

                                             Decretum est
Solvit 2s 7d
                                            Joh : Cosnahan
                                            Edv: Moore

 - 10 - 1740   John the adminr of Jon. Christian [desires] 
     Notice may [Be] taken of his Claim agt. [his] fathers
     Effects & _  for 18 pounds _  this in behalf of him:
     : self & his Uncle. -