Name

James Clarke to Hobhouse re. political tensions and press on Isle of Man

Description

Private letter from James Clarke (Lieutenant Governor's representative) to Hobhouse at the Home Office reporting on the political state of the Isle of Man in 1824. Clarke discusses partisan newspapers, a prisoner named Sumner allegedly editing an inflammatory paper, and efforts to maintain neutrality among local factions and the Duke's interests.

Date

29 April 1824

Place

Castle Rushen

Isle of Man

Related To

James Clarke

Collection

Crown Administration

Emigration and Diaspora

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1824-04-29

Creator

James Clarke

Audience

Hobhouse (Home Office)

Identifier

HO 98/73

Language

English