Letter from Bishop Richmond of Sodor and Man to the Duke of Atholl dated 12 August 1776, discussing the recent establishment of a clear legislative process for the Isle of Man following the 1765 Revestment. The Bishop reports on Major Dawson's direction to the 24 Keys to propose necessary laws, which were approved and received Royal Assent, establishing a secured mode of legislation for the Island. Also includes personal remarks on the public reception of these measures.