Name

James Clarke to Hobhouse on the state of Isle of Man, 29 April 1824

Description

Private correspondence from James Clarke (likely a government official or overseer) to Hobhouse, enclosing a letter from George Quirk (Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor) regarding the political state of the Isle of Man. Clarke comments on factional tensions, inflammatory newspaper publications, and attempts to maintain neutrality among stakeholders including the Duke and Bishop.

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

Identifier

HO 98/73

Language

English