George Quirk to James Clarke on Manx political tensions and Keys petition · Revestment 1765

Name: George Quirk to James Clarke on Manx political tensions and Keys petition
Description: A detailed letter from George Quirk (Castletown) to James Clarke (presumed Home Office official) dated 22 April 1824, discussing tensions between the House of Keys and the Duke of Atholl, the Keys' petition against the Duke, disputes over legislative bills (Registry, Highroad, Jail Delivery), and broader constitutional conflicts. The letter provides insights into post-Revestment governance, local political factionalism, press suppression, and the Keys' growing institutional power.
Date: 22 April 1824
Place: Castletown; Westminster; Isle of Man
Related To: James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; James Clarke; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Collection: Crown Administration; Emigration and Diaspora
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1824-04-22
Creator: George Quirk
Audience: James Clarke
Identifier: HO 98/73
Language: English