State of the Prison at Castle Rushen — Memorial from House of Keys, 12 July 1811
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ho67117c_2.txt
- Name
- State of the Prison at Castle Rushen — Memorial from House of Keys, 12 July 1811
- Description
- 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.
- Date
- 12 July 1811
- Related To
- Major John Taubman
- Collection
- Crown Administration
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1811-07-12
- Creator
- Cornelius Smelt, Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
- Audience
- The Honourable Ryder (Home Office); forwarding Memorial from House of Keys
- Identifier
- HO 98/67
- Language
- English