Name

Duke of Atholl's application to Lord Grenville for governorship of Isle of Man

Description

Letter from John, Duke of Atholl, to Lord Grenville requesting appointment as Governor of the Isle of Man. Written 26 years after the 1765 Revestment, this document reflects post-acquisition political developments and Atholl's continued interest in the island, notably his concerns about smuggling and revenue loss. It provides insight into Atholl's personal grievances and the ongoing constitutional arrangements after Parliamentary purchase of sovereignty.

Date

12 February 1791

Place

Great Britain

Isle of Man

Related To

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1791-02-12

Creator

Duke of Atholl

Audience

Lord Grenville (Home Secretary)

Identifier

HO 98/64

Language

English