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| AP_X29(5th)_1 |
23.8.1816
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Ld. Sidmouth to Duke. Saying that he does not feel called upon to give any explanation for his choice of an Att.General. ( Reply to AP_X29(4th)_25) |
| AP_X29(5th)_2 |
9.9.1816
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Ld. Sidmouth to Duke. announcing the choice of James Clarke to be Att.-General. |
| AP_X29(5th)_3 |
4.3.1817
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Duke to Ld.Liverpool.(draft) The refusal of Lord Sidmouth to treat him as Governor except when he is actually in the Island,and his general treatment by the Home Dept is a mystery to him, If it is not discontinued,and the attention and confidence he formerly enjoyed restored,he will be unable to continue to act as Governor. |
| AP_X29(5th)_4 |
21.4.1817
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Ld.Sidmouth (Sec.) to Lt.Gov Smelt. A request from the merchants of Douglas that two thousand pounds of the new silver coinage may be sent to the Island to be exchanged for the old cannot be granted. But any old silver coin which may have been hoarded in the Island will be exchanged if sent to the Mint before the 1st. of June. (copy) |
| AP_X29(5th)_5 |
23.4.1817
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Duke to Ld.Liverpool. with a memorandum of their conversation of the 17th. There is no analogy between the I.O.M. and the West Indies or any other of H.M.'s Governments, A system applicable to any of these will never suit the I.O.M and cannot but tend to increase the poverty and distress which exist there. (draft) |
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Memo as AP_X29(5th)_5 above. The real question is not how his position compares with that of the Governors of other places,but what view should be taken of it so as to be most beneficial to the Island. To introduce a system,for purely technical reasons of similarity with other places,which would thrive only on the pauperism of the people and be subversive of the general prosperity of the Island would be wrong. He thinks that he should be regarded in the light of a Lord Lieutenant,and should receive - as he has not done since the appointment of Lord Sidmouth - the same consideration from the Home Department as he has always done from other Departments of the Government. That he has never considered his office as a sinecure,and always intended to live for considerable periods in the Island,is proved by his having built there a house which cost "upwards of £20,000". "It is not a Government of profit, like those usually conferred upon military men, but one...imposing disgrace rather then honour if held upon the terms to which Lord Sidmouth would reduce it." Goes on to refer to the treatment he has received and compares it to what would have happened to the Governor of Jamaica in similar circumstances. Points out that an improvement in the prosperity of the Island is also to his private advantage. While any such improvement may cause jealousy amongst those who would benefit fron its pauperism is understandable, but that it should influence the conduct of Lord Sidmouth - as it certainly does - proves that he does not give due consideration to the true interests of the Island or of England. He is willing to believe,however,that Lord Sidmouth is impartial,and thinks that by persuing a middle course he will succeed. The Duke thinks this to be a mistake.The only course is a bold one,and if the Island is to benefit and increase in population,weatth and prosperity his influence there must be restored and full government support accordedto him. |
| AP_X29(5th)_7 |
10.6.1817
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Duke to Ld. Liverpool,reminding him that he (the Duke) has not yet received the answer promised him,and that he will be leaving London in a few days. (copy) |
| AP_X29(5th)_8 |
3.12.1818
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Ld. Sidmouth to Duke. notyfying ths appointment of Mr.Cosnahan as Deemster. |
| AP_X29(5th)_9 |
22.4.1819
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Duke to Ld.Sidmouth. Draft of a note asking for information. |
| AP_X29(5th)_10 |
29.4.1819
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Ld. Sidmouth to Duke. replying to AP_X29(5th)_9 above. |
| AP_X29(5th)_11 |
15.11.1821
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Ld. Sidmouth to Duke. The Lt.Gov. has asked that grain which charitable people in the Island propose to obtain for relief of the poor may be obtained from foreign stocks held in Bond in England. He regrets that this cannot be allowed,but hopes that the difference in price between Foreign and British grain will not prevent the scheme being carried out. |
| AP_X29(5th)_12 |
20.11.1821
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Ld. Sidmouth to Duke. payment of £60 has ween authorised for the removal of three convicts from the I.O.M. to the Hulks at Woolich. |
| AP_X29(5th)_13 |
3.10.1822
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Lt.Gov Smelt to Mr. Peel. transmitting a memorial from the Deemsters (missing N.M.) regarding their precedence in the Island as compared with that of the Attorney-General. |
| AP_X29(5th)_14 |
23.2.1825
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Mr. Peel to Duke. Trivial. |
| AP_X29(5th)_15 |
7.12.1825
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Mr. Peel to Duke. Trivial. |
| AP_X29(5th)_16 |
-.-.1797
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Duke to Portland (?draft for AP_X29_21 but the dates do not agree. N.M.) |
| AP_X29(5th)_17 | Recapitulation of the Duke's relations with,and complaints against Lord Sidmouth, Secretary for Home Affairs. | |
| AP_X29(5th)_18 | Memo. of observations to be made to Lord Sidmouth when delivering to him the official statement relating to the non-attendance of the Attorney General in the Island for fourteen years. Refers also to the conduct of Lt.Gov. Smelt whose insubordination increases from day to day, so that people in the Island begin to wonder whether the Duke or Smelt is the Governor, Query should he mention the immoral Conduct in the Lt.Gov.'s family,which sets a bad example and prevents social intercourse. | |
| AP_X29(5th)_19 | Statement of the relations existing between the Duke and Lt.Gov.Smelt. (This,while not a duplicate,is in much the same terms as AP_X29(4th)_1) | |
| AP_X29(5th)_20 |
-.6.1793
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Att. Gen & Sol.Gen. to Dundas. adding to their previous letter (AP_X29_8) re the Duke's manorial rights. (copy,undated. ) |
| AP_X29(5th)_21 |
15.4.1813
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Statement of Insular revenue as used in correspondence with Lord Sidmouth. |
| AP_X29(5th)_22 |
-.4.1816
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Copies of correspondence with Lord Sidmouth between April and June 1816
relating to A. the military forces to be stationed in the I.O.M. Includes also Letters re the Perthshire Militia. also Letters re the supply of larch wood for naval purposes. Copies of AP_X29(4th)_16,17,18,19,20,21,22. B. Letters re the lighting of Douglas quays and the Harbour Commissioners. C. Letters re the repairs and alterations to the Keep of Castle Rushen and the Gaol. D. Letters re the issue of a new coinage. E. Letters re the issue of card tokens. F. Letters re the recommendation of Mr.T.Gawne as Deemster, N.B, A. are on pages 1,21/22,45/46; B. 25/24 2b/ 25; C. 29/32,44/45,47/48 D. 43; E. 48/49; F. 47.; On page 5 are details of the sentry posts in the four towns. |
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