Petition to the Home Secretary in favour of a New Governor, Redress, Retrenchment and Reform in the Isle of Man

Date(s): 1916

Scope & Content: Petition containing over 2,000 signatures, made up of 83 sheets of paper.

Administration / Biographical History: See 'Manx Memories and Movements' by Samuel Norris (Lib Ref. G.88/NOR) for background to the petition. According to Norris, a 6,000 plus petition was sent to the Home Secretary by post (see page 217); this was acknowledged.

Language: English

Extent: 1 roll

Item name: petition

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: MS 10291

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material. Advance notification of a research visit is advisable by emailing library@mnh.gov.im

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