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CSO/RP/1819/23

Petition of George John Thicknesse Tuchet [Touchet], 20th baron Audley of Heleigh Castle, Staffordshire, England to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, lodging his claim to benefit from a grant issued by letters patent under Charles II payable from the Quit Rents of Ireland, to John Talbot Tuchet [Touchet], the Earl of Castlehaven. Quotes at length from the original patent and provides detailed evidence of his claim, as the heir of the Earl of Castlehaven.

[1819]

1819

CSO/RP/1819/24

Letter from George Archer, secretary to Thomas McKenny, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Mansion House, Dublin, to William Gregory, concerning the case of John Hyland and Edward King, weavers, both recently transported with their families back to Ireland after being resident in Manchester, England for 17 years. Notes that the seizure of their goods and subsequent deportation, 'appears to be quite inconsistent with the obvious intent and meaning of the statute recently made in respect to Irish paupers residing in England'. Encloses the petition of Hyland and King to the Lord Mayor of Dublin explaining their treatment by the parish of Manchester, and requesting assistance for themselves and their families. Also the affidavit of Edward King, signed by King with an 'X', 21 June 1819; and the affidavit of John Hyland, signed by Hyland, 21 June 1819. Both sworn before, and signed by, Thomas McKenny, Lord Mayor of Dublin.

21 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/25

Letter from Robert Simpson, 38 Sackville [O'Connell] Street, Dublin, marshal of High Court of Admiralty, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning the arrival of a brig, 'The Little Frank' of New York, from Warrenpoint into Dublin port. Requests that government grants him the power to regain possession of the ship. Encloses affidavit of Peyton Gamble Meares, Deputy Marshal of the Admiralty, 44 Grafton Street, Dublin, describing the ship's original seizure in Warrenpoint, an assault on Meares by some of its passengers, and the ship's subsequent escape to Dublin.

20 Jun 1819-29 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/26

Petition of John Alley junior to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting consideration to a vacancy in the Revenue service. Explains that he is the son of a previous Lord Mayor of Dublin, John Alley, and that his corn and brewing business has collapsed following a boycott of his business, due to his father's firm stance against public opposition to the window tax and other taxes in Dublin city.

6 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/27

Letter from Richard Archer, assistant to Reverend Forster Archer, Inspector General of Prisons, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing a letter from William Ball to Forster Archer, concerning various attempts made by prisoners to escape from the jail at Armagh. Notes the state of overcrowding in the jail and in particular describes a recent escape attempt by several convicts sentenced to transportation. Lists the name of each man and details on their circumstances. Annotation by Dublin Castle official records that the convicts 'will be removed as soon as the convict ship arrives', 2 June 1819.

31 May 1819-2 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/28

Letter from Richard Adams, Galway, County Galway, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning the presentment of the Grand Jury, Galway, at the summer assizes of 1818, for a sum of £600 from the consolidated fund to establish a fever hospital in the town. Requests to know how he can claim the money, as work on the hospital is under way.

7 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/29

Letter from Reverend Henry Archdall, Kilmeaden glebe, Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Church of Ireland rector of Kilmeaden, to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, concerning the hunger amongst his parishioners following the failure of last year's potato crop; the situation of the poor, many of whom would be dead but for the House of Recovery in Waterford; and the lack of employment for labourers and mechanics in the area. Requests government relief. Subsequent annotation by William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, states that there is no fund at the Lord Lieutenant's disposal to offer the relief requested.

7 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/30

Letter from Samuel Collins, Office of Public Accounts, Dublin, clerk to commissioners of public accounts, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, providing a list of public accounts relating to the Saint Patrick's Hospital; the Hibernian Society for the Orphans and Children of Soldiers, Phoenix Park, Dublin; the Londonderry Infirmary; and the Drogheda Infirmary [none present]. List has been checked off by Dublin Castle official.

22 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/31

Letter from Reverend George Alley, Moymet Rectory, Trim, County Meath, Church of Ireland rector of Moymet, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning his claims on the Limerick theatre building, recently accidentally burnt down by men in the employment of Mr. Jones. Refers to an earlier petition submitted to government by Alley, on the subject of the Cork and Limerick theatres.

18 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/32

Letter from Reverend Forster Archer, Inspector General of Prisons Ireland, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning prison matters, including an inquiry into the omission of the name of William Purcell from the returns from county Tipperary jail. Also suggests the removal of convicts from Maryborough [Portlaoise] jail, Queen's County [County Laois] following a recent attempted escape.

15 Jul 1819

1819