William Frankland's resignation letter as Attorney General of the Isle of Man, sent to Home Secretary Lord Sidmouth from Dijon on 2 February 1815. Frankland cites his desire to travel Europe and requests no retirement pension. He emphasizes the importance of appointing his successor from the English Bar and unconnected to the Island. The letter was forwarded with a covering note to under-Secretary Beckett requesting discretion until the successor's appointment.