Name

Atholl appoints brother Lord Henry Murray as Lt Governor; Hawkesbury's response

Description

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.

Date

3 August 1804

Place

Isle of Man

Related To

Bishop Murray

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

James McCrone

George III

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1804-08-03

Creator

Duke of Atholl; Lord Hawkesbury; Lord Henry Murray

Audience

Lord Hawkesbury; Duke of Atholl; Lord Hawkesbury

Identifier

HO 98/66

Language

English