James Clarke to Lord John Russell on Isle of Man legal administration and magistracy
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ho7835bh_2.txt
- Name
- James Clarke to Lord John Russell on Isle of Man legal administration and magistracy
- Description
- Letter from James Clarke, Attorney General of the Isle of Man, to Home Secretary Lord John Russell (17 Nov 1835) discussing his appointment, the historical conflict between the Keys and the Duke of Atholl, the declining influence of the Keys, administrative reform, and the establishment of a new Commission of Magistrates. Reflects on governance structure, judicial independence, and the need for non-resident judges.
- Date
- 17 November 1835
- Related To
- James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- James Clarke
- John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
- Lord John Russell
- Collection
- Emigration and Diaspora
- Type
- Administrative Correspondence
- Date Created
- 1835-11-17
- Creator
- James Clarke, Attorney General of the Isle of Man
- Audience
- Lord John Russell, Home Secretary
- Identifier
- HO 98/78
- Language
- English