James Clark to Hobhouse on police salaries and mail service, Isle of Man
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ho71227g_2.txt
- Name
- James Clark to Hobhouse on police salaries and mail service, Isle of Man
- Description
- A letter from James Clark (likely a local official) to Hobhouse at the Home Office regarding the inefficiency of Douglas police, the need for proper constable recruitment, and the defects of the circuitous mail route via Whitehaven. The letter reflects post-Revestment administrative developments and the growing importance of Douglas as a commercial hub due to steam packet services.
- Date
- 16 July 1822
- Type
- Financial Data
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1822-07-16
- Creator
- James Clark
- Audience
- Hobhouse (Home Office)
- Identifier
- HO 98/71
- Language
- English