Resignation letter of William Frankland, Attorney General of Isle of Man, to Lord Sidmouth
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- Name
- Resignation letter of William Frankland, Attorney General of Isle of Man, to Lord Sidmouth
- Description
- William Frankland resigns from the office of Attorney General of the Isle of Man, citing his intention to travel on the Continent for several years. He requests appointment of a successor from the English Bar with no prior connection to the Island. The letter reveals post-Revestment administrative succession practices and concerns about governance independence.
- Date
- 2 February 1815
- Related To
- Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth
- Collection
- Crown Administration
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1815-02-02
- Creator
- William Frankland
- Audience
- Lord Sidmouth (Home Secretary)
- Identifier
- HO 98/68
- Language
- English