James Clarke to Hobhouse re John Curwen and House of Keys proceedings, January 1824 · Revestment 1765

Name: James Clarke to Hobhouse re John Curwen and House of Keys proceedings, January 1824
Description: Two letters from James Clarke (Home Office official) to Hobhouse dated 12–14 January 1824 reporting on conduct within the House of Keys concerning John Curwen's inflammatory speech and resolutions. Clarke discusses political factionalism related to the dismissal of Robert Cunninghame, General Goldie's interference, and tensions between the Keys and the Duke's administration over freedom of speech and governance of the Island.
Date: 12 January 1824 and 14 January 1824
Place: Westminster; Liverpool; Isle of Man
Related To: James Clarke; Robert Peel
Collection: Crown Administration; Emigration and Diaspora
Type: Administrative Correspondence
Date Created: 1824-01-12
Creator: James Clarke
Audience: Hobhouse
Identifier: HO 98/73
Language: English