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CSO/RP/1819/294

Petition of Patrick Dignan, prisoner in Kilmainham jail, Dublin, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting favourable consideration of his case. States that whilst he fully confessed to his own crimes, he also assisted in apprehending 2 'notorious offenders' and hopes he may be considered under the act of parliament respecting assisting in apprehension and prosecution of felons.

8 Sep 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/295

Letter from Michael Donahoe, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning his previous petition to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, requesting appointment to the police establishment. Annotation by Gregory states 'inform this Man there is no present vacancy in any of the Police Establishments'.

3 Sep 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/296

Petition of Patrick Donoghue, Killarney, County Kerry, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting compensation for the loss of his horse, which died whilst being borrowed by magistrates of County Kerry, to convey a criminal, Robert Coote. States that magistrates informed him that government would compensate him for the loss, as it occurred in public service, 5 September 1819. Petition certified by 3 of the magistrates mentioned in petition, Brigadier General Daniel Mahony, Daniel Cronin and William Meredith, 14;15;16 September 1819.

5 Sep 1819-16 Sep 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/297

Petition of Peter D'Arcy, Galway, County Galway, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to stamp department for area of County Galway. Refers to abuses and corruption in stamp department in County Galway, including open production of forged stamps; newspapers permitted to publish without any stamps; and the 'Supineness and Inattention' of current revenue staff in county. Requests that his name not be disclosed.

9 Oct 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/298

Letter from George Forster Dalton, 4 Nelson Street, Dublin, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting consideration for appointment to vacant post of additional clerk in office of clerk of the pells and referring to his previous petition requesting government employment, 2 October 1819. Also letter from Dalton, 16 George's Place, Temple Street, Dublin, to Sidney Streatfeild, private secretary to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting his support in above application, 28 October 1819. Also damp press copy of reply sent from Grant to Dalton, 30 October 1819.

2 Oct 1819-30 Oct 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/299

Letter from Owen Donovan [29 Cross Kevin Street, Dublin] to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reiterating his plight, as stated in his previous petition, and requesting government relief, [September 1819]. Encloses petition of Donovan to Grant requesting government relief to assist he and his family, following the loss of his eye sight, and therefore the loss of his trade. Also encloses copy of statement of David La Touche, colonel of the County Carlow militia regiment, certifying Donovan's service in the regiment during 1798 rebellion, when he first injured his eye. Also copy of statement of Reverend Dr Richard Graves, Dean of Ardagh and professor of Trinity College, Dublin, certifying Donovan's good character, 24 March 1818.

24 Mar 1818-[Sep 1819]

1819

CSO/RP/1819/300

Letter from Jane Darley [incorrectly registered by Chief Secretary's Office clerk as Darling], Four Courts Marshalsea, to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, requesting consideration for appointment to post in new Richmond General Penitentiary. Refers to her connection with the late 1st marquis of Downshire and the Hillsborough family, and her own recent illness. States that Dr Sir Charles Morgan, surgeon to Four Courts Marshalsea, can be asked to provide a reference.

17 Oct 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/312

Letter from John Wilson Croker, Admiralty Office, London, secretary to Admiralty, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning the opinion of the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty on the possible enlargement of Dunleary [Dún Laoghaire] harbour, County Dublin. States that the Lord Commissioners believe that the plan would be very beneficial to trade of Dublin and to war ships stationed in Irish channel. Encloses report of Mr Rennie on subject [not present].

27 May 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/313

Letter from Henry Grattan Douglas, 26 William Street, Dublin, secretary of 'association for purpose of obtaining a revision of the criminal law of Ireland', to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing petition of the association [not present]. Requests that Grant present their petition to parliament. Also copy of letter of reply from Grant, at Irish Office, London, to Douglas, stating reasons why he was unable to present the petition.

6 Jul 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/314

File of papers relating to request of Isaac de Joncourt, Marlborough Street, Dublin, requesting financial compensation following his dismissal from his post as comptroller in inland office of Irish post office in 1815, by the Irish Post Master General. Claims that despite forty years loyal service, including raising a yeomanry corps in Dublin in 1798 and 1803, the dismissal related to a misunderstanding of a private matter. Includes copy of petition of de Joncourt to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, 1819. Also copies of testimonial letters certifying to de Joncourt's character, conduct and service from Earl Clancarty, Lord O'Neill, Marquis of Drogheda, and Earl of Donoughmore, September 1819. Also letter from Edward Smith Lees, General Post Office, Dublin, secretary to Irish Post Masters General, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, stating that de Joncourt's private conduct necessitated his dismissal, 19 November 1819.

10 Sep 1819-9 Dec 1819

1819