Correspondence from Thomas Gawne, Acting Attorney General of the Isle of Man, to Home Office officials requesting remuneration for two years of service (from 31 July 1813). Gawne argues that the nominal Attorney General, Mr Frankland, is incapacitated and cannot pay him, and requests the Treasury authorize payment from Frankland's £300 annual salary. Includes follow-up letter of 3 February 1816 to John Beckett (Under-Secretary of State) with marginal note indicating Treasury approval.

William Frankland resigns from the office of Attorney General of the Isle of Man, citing his intention to travel on the Continent for several years. He requests appointment of a successor from the English Bar with no prior connection to the Island. The letter reveals post-Revestment administrative succession practices and concerns about governance independence.

William Frankland's resignation letter as Attorney General of the Isle of Man, sent to Home Secretary Lord Sidmouth from Dijon on 2 February 1815. Frankland cites his desire to travel Europe and requests no retirement pension. He emphasizes the importance of appointing his successor from the English Bar and unconnected to the Island. The letter was forwarded with a covering note to under-Secretary Beckett requesting discretion until the successor's appointment.

Administrative letter from Lieutenant Governor Smelt to Home Secretary Lord Sidmouth regarding the contested appointment of a surgeon to the Isle of Man's Civil Establishment. The dispute arose when Duke of Atholl (Governor-in-chief, then absent) appointed H. Oswald in December 1812, while Smelt had appointed Dr John Jeffcott in March 1812. Highlights tensions between the Governor and Lieutenant Governor over patronage and qualifications.

Official correspondence from Lieutenant Governor Smelt to Home Secretary Lord Sidmouth regarding a dispute over the appointment of surgeon to the Governor's household on the Isle of Man. The letter details Smelt's 1812 appointment of Dr John Jeffcott and challenges the Duke of Atholl's subsequent appointment of H. Oswald in 1813, highlighting constitutional tensions over executive authority and appointment procedures.

Extract of a letter from Lieutenant Governor Smelt to Under Secretary of State Beckett responding to complaints and accusations made by the Duke of Atholl to Home Secretary Sidmouth. The letter addresses disputes over the Government House at Castle Rushen, including its repair, occupation, access, and the constitutional position of the Lieutenant Governor versus the Duke's residual claims. The correspondence illuminates post-Revestment tensions between Crown authority and the Duke's lingering interests on the Isle of Man.

Extract of a letter from Lieutenant Governor Smelt to Under Secretary of State Beckett (17 May 1813) responding to complaints from the Duke of Atholl about the Government House at Castle Rushen, residence arrangements, and access to the Chancery Court. Covers disputes over accommodation, repair grants, and jurisdictional tensions between the Duke and the Crown's representative on the Island post-Revestment.

Attorney General Frankland defends his non-residency on the Isle of Man against criticism from the Duke of Atholl, arguing that his legal services are more effective when based in England. The letter addresses constitutional questions about the Attorney General's duties, the legitimacy of absence under the 1696 Act of Tynwald, and the Treasury Warrant of 1808 governing salary conditions. It provides insight into tensions between the Manx ducal interest and the Westminster establishment.

A detailed letter from the Attorney General of the Isle of Man defending his non-residence on the island against criticism from the Duke of Atholl. Frankland argues that his services are more effective when based in England, citing precedent, Treasury warrants, constitutional law, and support from island authorities. The letter addresses the tension between the Duke's proprietary interests and the Crown's control over Manx offices.

A formal petition from Thomas Stowell, Clerk of the Rolls, to the Duke of Atholl (Governor) requesting improved accommodation and access for the Records Offices at Castle Rushen. The memorial describes cramped conditions, inadequate facilities, and poor communication between the Courts and Records Offices, and expresses concern about clerks' moral welfare due to passage through prison yards.

A petition from Thomas Stowell, Clerk of the Rolls, to the Duke of Atholl (Governor) requesting improved facilities and secure communication for the island's legal records offices at Castle Rushen. The memorial describes cramped conditions, inadequate security, problematic access through prison yards, and the need for better accommodation as records have increased in volume.

Colonel M Wilks writes to Lord Powis requesting intervention against the Duke of Atholl's alleged schemes to undermine the Isle of Man's constitutional governance and property rights. The letter traces the Revestment of 1765, the subsequent appointment of the Duke as Governor, and his attempts to subvert insular laws through Parliamentary bills and administrative manipulation. It requests protection for the independence of the Lieutenant Governor position from Atholl's influence.

Colonel M Wilks writes to Lord Powis (Home Office) in 1812 detailing the Duke of Atholl's repeated attempts to undermine the Isle of Man's constitutional rights and legislative independence since the 1765 Revestment. Wilks chronicles failed Parliamentary bills (1780–1783), the Duke's appointment as Governor (1792–93), efforts to control the Lieutenant Governor position, and current threats to the House of Keys' autonomy and property rights. The letter appeals for intervention to protect Manx constitutional liberties from aristocratic overreach.

Official report from Captain James Thomson (2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment) to Major John Gardiner regarding a press gang impressment operation in Douglas harbour on the night of 13-14 August 1811. Thomson defends his soldiers' conduct during an altercation between locals ('Fishermen') and Lieutenant Hawkes's press gang, explaining military assistance provided and use of ball cartridge. Documents civilian resistance to impressment and civil-military tensions on the Isle of Man.

Captain James Thomson reports to Major John Gardiner on a disturbance in Douglas involving soldiers under his command assisting a naval press gang. The letter defends the soldiers' conduct during a confrontation with fishermen who resisted impressment, resulting in two fishermen being wounded. Thomson emphasises his efforts to maintain good relations with the civilian population and clarifies his own non-involvement in the actual impressment.

Official correspondence from Lieutenant Governor Cornelius Smelt to the Home Office (referenced as Ryder) enclosing a Memorial from the House of Keys regarding conditions at Castle Rushen Prison. Documents overcrowding, lack of separation facilities, and the need for gaol facilities at Douglas, Peel, and Ramsey. Reflects post-Revestment governance challenges and the transition of state responsibilities to British authority following the 1765 purchase of sovereignty.

Report from Lieutenant Governor Cornelius Smelt to the Home Office describing the inadequate state of the sole prison on the Isle of Man (Castle Rushen), with a supporting Memorial from the House of Keys requesting funds for prison infrastructure. Documents overcrowding, lack of segregation by sex or offence, and poor conditions. Reflects post-Revestment (1765) administrative issues and governance challenges.

Letter from Lieutenant Governor Charles Smelt to J. King (Home Office) dated 14 September 1805, requesting financial support for government house expenses, salary adjustment, and permission to establish a garden at the castle. Includes postscript listing Isle of Man volunteer and fencible corps strength (1,177 total). Administrative record of post-Revestment governance and military preparedness.

Letter from Lieutenant Governor Castletown Smelt to J King at the Home Office, reporting his return to the Isle of Man and requesting financial adjustments including quarterly salary payments, an Inspectorate of Volunteers appointment, and funds to establish a garden at the castle. Includes militia strength returns for the island.

Letter from newly arrived Lieutenant Governor Charles Smelt to Home Office official John King reporting on repairs to Castle Rushen Government House and requesting permission for a month's leave to England to obtain furniture and prepare his family. Includes contemporary newspaper notice of the auction sale of his predecessor's household effects, providing context on conditions for incoming governors.

Letter from Lieutenant Governor Charles Smelt to John King at the Home Office, dated 25 July 1805, reporting on repairs to Government House in Castle Rushen and requesting permission to travel to England for one month to prepare his family for relocation to the Isle of Man. Accompanied by editorial notes on the auction of his predecessor Alexander Shaw's household goods (1804) and commentary on post-Revestment property arrangements.

Letter from the Duke of Atholl to Lord Hawkesbury (Home Secretary) outlining administrative proposals for the Isle of Man, including Deemster salaries, Lieutenant Governor housing, judicial procedure, control of the Keys assembly, and creation of a civil secretary post. Reflects tensions between Atholl and the Manx Keys over governance and finances post-1765 Revestment.

Letter from the Duke of Atholl to Lord Hawkesbury (Home Secretary) outlining proposed administrative reforms for the Isle of Man, including Deemster salary parity, a government house for the Lieutenant Governor, judicial authority clarification, and the appointment of a permanent secretary to the Governor. Reflects post-Revestment governance challenges and Atholl's attempts to strengthen executive control over the Keys.

Correspondence between John Murray, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Lord Hawkesbury regarding Atholl's appointment of his brother Lord Henry Murray as Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man in August 1804. Hawkesbury firmly rejects the appointment as exceeding Atholl's authority, establishing that only the Crown could confer the Lieutenant Government. The exchange clarifies the constitutional limits of the Duke's powers post-Revestment.

Correspondence between the Duke of Atholl and Lord Hawkesbury (Home Secretary) regarding Atholl's unauthorized appointment of his brother Lord Henry Murray as Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man in August 1804. Hawkesbury's stern response clarifies that only the Crown can appoint a Lieutenant Governor, invalidating Atholl's commission. Includes Lord Henry Murray's response acknowledging the invalidity and his limited actions as Commanding Officer.