James Clarke to Henry Hobhouse on Duke of Atholl's conduct and Manx governance · Revestment 1765

Name: James Clarke to Henry Hobhouse on Duke of Atholl's conduct and Manx governance
Description: Private correspondence from James Clarke (likely a Home Office official) to Henry Hobhouse regarding tensions between the Duke of Atholl and the Acting Attorney General of the Isle of Man. Clarke discusses the Duke's revival of the McCrone prosecution case and his harsh treatment of officials, advising the Governor to adopt conciliatory measures. References the complexities of holding dual Crown appointments (Receiver General and Collector of Customs) and a forgery case.
Date: 22 November 1821
Place: Isle of Man
Related To: James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl; James Clarke; John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
Collection: Crown Administration; Emigration and Diaspora
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1821-11-22
Creator: James Clarke
Audience: Henry Hobhouse
Identifier: HO 98/70
Language: English