Name

Lt Governor Dawson to Governor Smith re Duke of Atholl's imminent visit

Description

Letter from Lieutenant Governor John Dawson to Governor Smith expressing concern about the Duke of Atholl's planned visit to the Isle of Man. Dawson fears public disorder and lack of proper royal dignity, and seeks advance knowledge of his instructions from the Secretary of State. The letter reflects tensions between the Duke's residual authority and the Crown's governorship on the island.

Date

13 June 1788

Place

Isle of Man

Related To

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl

Governor Mark Hildesley Smith

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Administrative Correspondence

Date Created

1788-06-13

Creator

Lieutenant Governor John Dawson

Audience

Governor Smith

Identifier

HO 98/63

Language

English