Name

Col Wilks to James Clarke on proposed police and coroner bills for Isle of Man

Description

Private correspondence from Col Mark Wilks (Speaker of the House of Keys) to James Clarke (Attorney-General) discussing draft legislation for Isle of Man, including a police bill and coroner's bill intended to reform juries and protect property. References consultation with John McHutchin (Clerk of the Rolls) and coordination with UK Government policy under Mr Peel. Postscript addresses High Road Act expiration and concerns about lawlessness among the lower classes.

Date

15 November 1826

Place

Liverpool

Isle of Man

Related To

James Clarke

Collection

Crown Administration

Emigration and Diaspora

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1826-11-15

Creator

Col Mark Wilks, Speaker of the House of Keys, Kirby, Isle of Man

Audience

James Clarke, non-resident Attorney-General and Recorder of Liverpool

Identifier

HO 98/74

Language

English