Name

Governor Cochrane's letter to John Taubman re: Deemster succession, July 1762

Description

A letter from Governor Cochrane (former Governor of the Isle of Man) to John Taubman, declining to advocate for Taubman's appointment as Deemster following Deemster Taubman's retirement. Cochrane asserts that only the current Governor should advise the Lord (the Duke of Atholl) on Manx affairs. The letter reflects constitutional principles of governance hierarchy and the separation of authority in 1760s Manx administration.

Date

2 July 1762

Place

Isle of Man

Edinburgh

Related To

Major John Taubman

Basil Cochrane

Collection

The Last Years of the Lordship

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1762-07-02

Creator

Governor Cochrane (Edinburgh)

Audience

Mr John Taubman

Identifier

AP X17-22 (also referenced as AP X17-19)

Language

English