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CSO/RP/1828/481

Letter from Rev W Higgin, Richmond General Penitentiary, [Dublin], to Thomas Taylor, noting that he is ready to vacate his chaplaincy of the penitentiary to make way for his replacement, Rev Radcliff. Adding that the Church of Ireland Bishop of Killaloe is anxious that he travel to Roscrea later that week.

17 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/482

Petition of Mary McCormick, Tonemageragh, Mountnugent, County Cavan, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, on behalf of her son, John McCormick aged about 15 years, who has been found guilty of stealing a pig and who is confined in Cavan Gaol. Stating that her son was duped into minding the pig at the fair by the thief who has not been apprehended.

14 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/483

Report of Henry Joy, Attorney General, Dublin, addressed to the Lords Justices of Ireland, recommending that a bond, amounting to over £7752, and recognizances entered into by John McMahon and David Henry Bernard Mullins, builders, Dublin, for the building of a schoolhouse at Cavan be cancelled and vacated as the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioners of Education. Noting that the Lords Justices are John George [de la Poer Beresford], Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh; Anthony Hart, Lord Chancellor of Ireland; Sir George Murray, Commander of the Forces in Ireland. Also copy of the Lord Lieutenant’s order based on the report of the Attorney General.

20 Feb 1828-29 Mar 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/484

Copy of a report of the Visitors of the House of Industry, [Dublin], addressed to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, reporting on the number of inmates, the diets of the various classes of inmate, the number of children in the institution and their education and tasks. Discussing the conditions of the temporary mendicants and the level of begging in the city and recommending that separate accommodation be provided for them. Also noting the poor state of the building of the Richmond Surgical Hospital. Recommending the conduct of Maj Edgeworth, Governor. Originally signed by Henry Cole, Rod[] Connor and Thomas Crosthwaite, [Visitors of the House of Industry].

12 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/485

Letter from Rev William Handcock, Glebe House, Colloony, [County Sligo], to unidentified official, seeking legal advice on legislation governing vestries. Wishing to know if protestant and catholic parishioners can legally charge the parish for the salaries of two parish clerks. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

29 Mar 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/486

Memorial of Adam Keenan, [Crockmunlatony], parish of Lower Bodoney, County Tyrone, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking compensation having provided crown evidence. Noting that he assisted in the conviction of Edward Trasy [Tracy] and William McBride, accused of kidnapping Keenan and his wife in order to prevent them from giving evidence against Peter Tracy at the assizes in Omagh. Also letter from Edward Tierney, Crown Solicitor, 15 Fitzwilliam Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, stating that he is unacquainted with the circumstances of the case which occurred prior to his appointment.

21 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/487

Letters from Rev William Sullivan, rector of Kilnegross, Clonakilty, [County Cork], to unidentified recipient, posing queries regarding the new legislation effecting church rates in his parish. Noting that the small preband of Templebryan which never paid church rates has been united to the parish of Kilnegross and that the inhabitants are opposed to paying the rates. Also document signed by J Heard, register, noting the terms of the union as recorded by the Registry of the diocese of Cork and Ross.

1 Mar 1828-12 Mar 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/488

Letter from Matthew O’Reilly, magistrate, Thomastown Castle, Tallanstown, County Louth, to unidentified recipient, reporting that a trustworthy catholic clergyman has informed him that Ribbonism is making considerable progress in a number of parishes in County Louth. Noting that this concurs with information received by William Filgate, magistrate and recommending that a stipendiary magistrate be appointed. Includes annotation.

30 Mar 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/489

Memorial of Thomas Fannin, Townsend Street, Dublin, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, concerning payment of his pawnbroker’s licence of £100 per annum to the Head Office of Police. Noting that he has moved his premises from York Street to his current residence. Also letter from Henry Charles Sirr and John Tudor, Head Office of Police, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that Fannin’s request be granted. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

26 Mar 1828-8 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/490

Letter from James Saurin, J Armit and Henry R Paine, [Director Generals of Inland Navigation], Navigation Office, [Dublin], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, accepting the account of income and expenditure of the new Royal Canal Company for the previous year and recommending that the dividend be made.

18 Apr 1828

1828