Margaret Tenison, 1836

Note: The Inventory has not been transcribed.

       Braddan 1836  
My Dear Margaret
I now sit down to writing you a letter, have long I have in my mind to
write, it is to signify how I would wish my affairs to be disposed of
when it is Godıs will to call me hence.
I begin with the legacies trifling as they are - they must be mentioned.
I bequeath to my son William my silver -------stand and two silver
----- boats likewise two small salvers.
I bequeath to my son Barton my gold watch.
I bequeath to you my dear Margaret my bible and the glass oven the chimney
----- in the drawing likewise your fathers profile.
I bequeath to my dear Dora white Lennons(linens) and the dressing glass in
the spare room.
I now bequeath to my dear unfortunate Eliza money furniture wearing apperil
in short everything I can call my own - you will all be aware why
I make this arrangement what I will leave if any when all expenses are
paid would be little in nothing when divided among you and if it is every
to small it will be something for Dear Eliza this I shall leave in your
care my dear Margaret and I am sure you will take good care to have my
wishes signified to all parties concerned I pray God shall see you in
better health and spirits before this will be handed to you and I am my
ever Dear Margaret Your very affectionate mother.
Margaret Tenison
Douglas 30 1836.

At  a Chapter Court holden at Douglas 10th June 1836.  Richard Murray Esq is
sworn well and truly to administer the estate  and effects of Margaret
Tenison with the will annexed) to pay all her just debts and legacies so far
forth as the goods and effects will extend and the law
bind him - to return unto the Episcopal Registry a full true and perfect
inventory and an accurate account of all his transactions when thereunto
lawfully required.  And to these ends he hath given pledge in form of law
and namely Casar Bacon Esq of the town of Douglas.
Probatums Est  Decretum est  F. B. Hartwell and T. A. Corlett.