Name

Philip Moore

Biography

Member of the House of Keys and signatory to the March 1765 resolution. His letter from July 1765 — the month of the transfer ceremony — captures what the Revestment looked like from the Manx side: 'Nothing now, but anarchy and confusion... Bands of armed men go about the country terrifying the people... 'Tis a very melancholy situation we are in... a place governed by martial law and the violence of arms.' Governor Wood's assurance that troops came 'not to oppress' had been issued the same month.

Active Period

fl. 1760s

Also Known As

Philip Moore (Keys)

Place

Isle of Man

Period

Crown Administration

Role / Office

Member of the Keys

Book Chapter

Chapter 7

Chapter 11