Petition from George Moore, Ballamoore, Isle of Man to Lt Governor Dawson
Date(s): 6 December 1779
Creator(s): Moore, George
Scope & Content: Requesting acceptance of his resignation as Speaker of the House of Keys as he 'is now advanced in years', and finds himself 'incapable of so great attention and study, as the Duty of Speaker of the House doth require'. The Lt Governor's official acceptance, dated 6 December 1779, is inscribed at the end of the document.
Language: English
Extent: 2 pages (1 sheet)
Item name: Petition
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 03696
Retrieval number: MS 03696 C