Calendar list of papers in HO 98/78 - 1835

Page Author Recipient Date Topic Notes
1 Ready Greyson 18350129 enc McCrone's demand for back rent of Govr's Garden + Millfield
2 McCrone Ready 18350128 demand for £47 15s back rent of Govr's Garden + Millfield [enc in 18350129]
3 Ready Greyson 18350129 re appartments in Castle Rushen
4 Woods + Forests (Milne) 18350205 memo re Governor's garden
5 James Tertius Thomson Peel 18350112 account of proceedings at law
6 W Gladstone Goulburne 18350129 "at Mr Peels request I transmit the accompanying papers.. to put them into his hands, & vouch for the respectability of the applicant" + added note
7 James Tertius Thomson Peel 18350112 long account of proceedings at law which would appear to have been malicious [enc]
8 printed copy "Trial at Common Law" [enc]
9 James Tertius Thomson Ready 18341213 extract from exchequer book 1835 outlining case which was dismissed with £5 costs [enc]
10 Bishop Ward Goulburn 18350312 state of Clergy in IoM + request that crown tithes be given to them noted that copy sent to treasury
11 Clarke Fox Maule 18350503 incs rpt on wreck prepared for Ld Russell
12 Clarke 18350503 Report on wreck of the John Fairfield [enc in Clarke's ltr
13 G Quirk Clarke 18350501 acks letter 18350424 that prosecution for libel might be delayed - agree but would like for you to come to IoM + prepare a full report [enc]
14 G Quirk 18350409 deposition of George Quirk Water Bailiff re article in Mona's Herald [enc] [also included in Ready's 18350514
15 Walls + Fargher Sec of State nd Memorial re Grievances noted as copied to Clarke 21 Apr 1835 for observation; sent to Lt Govr; faint pencilled remarks re Water Bailiff
16 Ready Fox Maule 18350504 acks ltr 18350421 inc memorial from Walls + Fargher - lengthy account of the newspaper etc + the wreck of the John Fairfield
17 enquiry into Sloop Jane [enc]
18 an account of appointment of G Quirk + salaries [enc]
19 re judicial conduct of Water Bailiff [enc]
20 Liverpool Merchants Russell? nd Memorial of Liverpool Merchants re wreck of "John Fairfield"
21 Ready Fox Maule 18350514 acks ltr 18350506 inc memorial from shipowners of Liverpool complaining abt plundering + proceedings in the HB's court - extensive discussion of events post wreck of John Fairfield
22 G Quirk 18350409 deposition of George Quirk Water Bailiff re article in Mona's Herald [enc]
23 account of Brine + Lucas vs Sennet + others [enc]
24 Clarke Fox Maule 18350518 re Mr Crosbie's observation on wreck of John Fairfield
25 J Crosbie Clarke 18350514 re lack of assistance from Civil or Military in saving or protecting the property wrecked in the John Fairfield [enc]
26 P Caley (gaoler) Clarke 18350413 a list of prisoners in Gaol [enc in 18350518]
27 Clarke Fox Maule 18350429 re memorial of Walls Fargher
28 Clarke Fox Maule 18350509 re info from Holmes that plundering did take place
29 Clarke Tattersall 18350506 [copy] of request for info [enc in 18350509]
30 Clarke Fox Maule 18350519 re plundering
31 Clarke Fox Maule 18350521 enc proclamation re wrecks + law of salvage
32 Clarke 18350520 printed proclamation re wrecks + law of salvage [enc in 18350521]
33 Clarke Russell 18350605 re law on wrecks + role of magistrates [one page displaced]  
34 Clarke Russell 18350605 Water Bailiff's charge + duty wrt shipwrecks [enc in 18350605]
35 Clarke Russell 18350620 reports on court of gaol delivery; notes the ineffcient police force in Douglas; also criticises the too extensive role of the HB;wants magistrates appointed
36 Clarke printed copy of "A View of the principal courts" endored the author's respects to Lord Jjohn Russel [enc]
37 Clarke Fox Maule 18350720 notes sent Lt Govr a list of potential magistrates
38 Ready Fox Maule 18350722 in obedience to request of Lord Russell (ltr 18350623) communicated with Clarke + enclose a list of names of those suitable as Magistrates
39 Ready, Clarke 18350722 list of names of those suitable as Magistrates [enc]
40 Ready Fox Maule 18350804 acks ltr of 18350727 re Magistrates + notes that John Neal(Andreas) + Edwd Gawne(Kentraugh) have declined
41 nd note that Gore left the papers [?re KWC chapel] and requested you thought thru before sending it whether Russell had been too informal
42 Bishop Ward Russell 18350800 [rcvd 10 Aug] request to transfer the presentation to chapel at KWC from the Crown to the Bishop
43 Clarke Fox Maule 18350806 enc proposed form of Commission for Magistrates
44 Clarke proposed commission naming magistrates [enc]
45 Jas Holmes Clarke 18350804 re suggested names + corrections thereto [enc in 18350806 to Fox Maule]
46 Russell Bishop Ward 18350812 [copy] declines request of Bishop to transfer patronage of KWC chapel 'it is not in my power to comply with your request'
47 Bishop Ward Russell 18350908 gives more detail re funding + impact on Vicar of Malew re transfer of presentation
48 Russell Bishop Ward 18350911 tranfers the presentation to chapel at KWC from the Crown to the Bishop
49 Wm Gill (vicar Malew) Russell 18350922 re income of abt £42pa; notes chapel at KWC assigned as a chapel of ease - I refused to sign over any patronage within my parish; asks if the Bishop is acting legally
50 Rev Dan Nelson Russell nd Memorial inc copy of letr 18350731 from Bishop; noted written to Lt Govr 18350917
51 Ready S M Phillips 18351001 acks ltr 18350917 - Bishop asks a small delay to answer my enquiry to him re dismissal of Nelson + appt of Corlett as VG
52 Ready S M Phillips 18351009 acks ltr 18350917 enc ltr from Rev John Nelson(Bride) + ltr from Carus Wilson re appt T A Corlett as Vicar Genl; includes Bishop's letter giving reasons for dismissal of Nelson + appt of T A Corlett
53 Bishop Ward Ready 18351005 notes complaints agt him should come thru his archbishop; notes Mr Nelson long involved in debt + should have been removed years ago + explains his decisions [enc]
54 Carus Wilson Russell 18350922 points out prior dismissal of Corlett from HB in 1828; also that Clarke should decide which of his two roles should be full time as needed in residence on Island as claims judicial system on island is corrupt [enc]
55 pencilled note that Corlett dismissed as HB Ramsey in 1828
56 Wm Peel Smelt 18280531 [copy] request from Robt Peel to Smelt asking why Smelt dismissed T A Corlett as HB Ramsey [enc]
57 Smelt Peel 18280613 [copy] giving account of Bluett trial + behaviour of Corlett see HO 98/75-55 [enc]
58 S M Phillips Smelt 18280623 [copy] Peel appoving of Smelts action [enc]
59 S M Phillips Smelt 18290120 [copy] re Memorial from Corlett [enc]
60 Smelt S M Phillips 18290130 [copy] see HO 98/76-6 [enc]
61 Smelt S M Phillips 18290713 [copy] see HO 98/76-51 [enc]
62 Clarke 18350820 proposed changes in wording [of what?]
63 Ready S M Phillips 18351028 re Atty genl Clarke's residence 3 wks in last 3 yrs
64 Clarke Russell 18351030 enc letter from Quirk - can only say never heard a single authority in IoM complain
65 J Quirk Clarke 18351027 states Govr Ready rcvd letter from Sec of State asking how long Atty genl been resident in last 3yrs and for how long a period of the yr would yr presence be useful - writer is bro to clerk of rolls [enc]
66 Clarke Fox Maule 18351031 includes list of prisoners in gaol
67 18351024 list of prisoners in gaol [enc]
68 "Britannicus" 18351019 extract from letter to newspaper [enc]
69 Clarke S M Phillips 18351117 cover note enc 2 ltrs + emphasises need for better Police for Douglas pencilled comment 'this is a very odd communication after the letter (which he must have received written by Ld Russell's direction) requiring his more regular attedance in the Island which he does not notice.
70 Clarke Russell 18351117 recounts background to his appt [enc]
71 Clarke Lt Genl Goldie 18351117 re Douglas police + magistrates [enc]
72 Sidmouth Clarke 18161129

refs ltr Nov 24 1816 which strengthen'd the opinion which induced me to recommend you to HRH the Prince Regent

 [enc in letter from Clarke 19 Nov 1835]
73 Hobhouse Clarke 18220531 [copy]Peel approves of Clarke abstaining from all private practise on IoM + does not think constant residence is required [enc in letter from Clarke 19 Nov 1835]
74 Carus Wilson Melbourne 18350811 points out prior dismissal of Corlett from HB in 1828 and same reason make him unsitable as VG; noted written to Lt Govr 18350917
75 Clarke Clerk of the Rolls 18351117 suggest JPs power to be gradually increased and the 43rd section of highroad act is suitable eg granting of licences,also fitness of prison; noted written to Lt Govr 25th Nov
76 Ready Fox Maule 18351125 on return to Island have several points; KWC + memorial of Bishop praying grant of £600 impropriate tithes; 2nd the establishment of an effective police; 3rd House of Industry; possible increases in duties on spirits [noted enclosure sent to treasury]
77 cover note ?by Fox Maule stating Clarkes letter of 21 Nov to be laid before Ld Russell and Clarke to be informed
78 Clarke Fox Maule 18351121 enc copy of proclamation re plundering; notes attack on Recorders (+ his own defence); mentions that in summer months I was at Lt Govr's service as long as he likes.
79 Ready Fox Maule 18351204 acks letter + rcpt of copy of proclamation issued by Atty Genl re plunder from wreck of John Fairfield - encloses that proclamation proposed in November
80 Clarke 18351100 [copy] proposed proclamation [enc]
81 [copy] proposed proclamation proposed by Lt Govr + council [enc]
82 Ready Fox Maule 18351205 acks ltr 18351125 txmting copy of a ltr to Clerk of the Rolls by Atty Genl proposing several alterations in statute law
83 Council 18351204 discussion on letter from Atty Genl [enc]
84 Clarke Ready? 18351117 re proposed changes to Statutes following introduction of Magistrates [enc]
85 Clarke Fox Maule 18351208 re suggested changes to a bill re plundering?; problems with introducing Magistracy who suggest the need for a Clerk to the Magistrates.
86 Spring Rice 18351208 re Corlett + letter to be laid before Russell by Chancellor of Exchequer cover note enclosure returned to Mr Spring Rice 19th Jan 1836
87 Ready Russell 18351217 enc ltrs recvd on the appt of Vicar Genl Corlett + removal of Mr Nelson - Corlett was presnt as one of council at Tynwald 5 July last
88 Bishop Ward Ready 18351208 re order from Sec of State respecting non attendance of one of VGs (corlett) at council [enc]
89 T A Corlett Ready 18351215 re removal from council (based on dismissal from office as HB in 1828 itself based on charges by Lt Govr Smelt) [enc]
90 Clarke Fox Maule 18351219 re some opposition to the Magistracy + its effects of role of HBs - refers to letters from Goldie + Murray; discusses Bill of 11th Mar 1834 that would have altered HB's powers + fees
91 Clarke Fox Maule 18351219 re proclamation abt plundering
92 Ready Russell 18351223 re harbours - Sir John Rennie's inspection - would suggest a bill be introduced in Parliament to all Harbour Cmmrs to raise money
93 internal note that plans not found

Notes

This file was in a single bundle with a few small groups of paper tied together - the order in the file was jumbled and it was not clear which papers had been enclosed with others - the table above is my attempt at placing in calendar order. There were also a few pages without authors or dates that were comments on papers.

The papers were not numbered - the 'page' indicated here is my invention to ease identification.

It is intended more as a finding aid than as full abstracts of each paper.

The dates are ISO standard format year month day;
the key persons are:
Col Ready - Lt Governor
James Clarke - non-resident Attorney General
Geo Quirk - Water Bailiff & also secretary to Lt Govr
Bishop Ward - Bishop of Sodor and Mann
Lord Russell - Secretary of State for Home Office
Fox Maule - under Secretary of State for Home Office
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