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CSO/RP/1824/1761

Letter from Annesley Brownrigg, late magistrate, Park Annesley, near Gorey, County Wexford, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, seeking restoration to office of local magistrate. Claims he was removed from his position for unjust reasons and believes that his subscription with his sons to a requisition ‘to Express our Abhorrence of the Proceedings of the Orangemen concerned at the Riot at the Playhouse [New Theatre Royal] Dublin’ was a major deciding factor in his fate. Refers to his work as magistrate for 45 years and regrets that districts such as Glascarrig are in a state of disorder on account of want of a magistrate; mentions also during the year 1793 he took out army assistance for the preservation of order in County Wexford.

31 Oct 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1762

Letter from Jonathan Johnson, clerk, Irish Office, Queen Street, London, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, indicating that a packet has been sent through the post containing a selection of drawings for a national gallery in Dublin, and also expresses intention to forward an account of claims to the Irish peerage.

2 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1763

Series of weekly returns concerning accommodation and relief of fever patients in the city of Dublin, over period November 1824 to February 1825, prepared by Dr Francis Barker, secretary, General Board of Health, 22 Bagot Street, Dublin, and sent for attention of the Chief Secretary of Ireland. Returns mainly comprise a cover letter and enclosed table with information on total number of fever patients, new weekly admissions, those discharged and mortalities, for the House of Recovery [or Fever Hospital], Cork Street, Hardwicke Fever Hospital, Sir Patrick’s Dun’s Hospital and Dr Steven’s [Steevens] Hospital. All returns approved by initials of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

29 Oct 1824-12 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1764

Letter from William Wallace, Tullamore, King’s County [County Offaly], magistrate, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, seeking clarification on points of law concerning use of the police constabulary in serving magistrates’ warrants. Makes reference to cases that have recently came before him over which he has a doubt and also mentions apparent restrictions on employment of police in excise or revenue business. With note on base of letter from John Sealy Townsend, King's Counsel and legal advisor to CSO, recommending the matter be placed before the Attorney General, William Conyngham Plunket, since it was on his advice that government issued determination.

27 Oct 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1765

Letter from Pierce [spelt Peirce] Mahony, 10 Merrion Square North, Dublin, exchequer attorney, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking permission for the commissioners for stamp duties in Ireland to release details of the number of stamps issued for private bankers currency in Ireland since 1808. Reproduces overleaf copy of letter from Mahony to the commissioners requesting on behalf of the proposed Irish Provincial Banking Company information on the number of stamps issued since 1808 in respect of private bankers notes, 18 October 1824. Also reproduces copy of reply from commissioners indicating that such information cannot be provided without sanction from government, 20 October 1824. Encloses ‘Prospectus of the Irish Provincial Banking Company’, offering detail of proposals for new joint stock banking company and their resolutions, dated London, August 1824.

Aug 1824-c20 Oct 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1766

Petition of Daniel Shea, Castlemartyr, County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to a post in the revenue department, as successor to his late father, or any other employment ‘even in the police establishment’. Indicates he is the only son of Patrick Shea, whom he claims was renowned for his loyalty during the 1798 Rebellion, and whom was given a situation in the revenue, which he held for just one year prior to his death. With brief certificate of character added to base signed by John Lewis and 2 other magistrates.

[1824]

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1767

Letter from John Hayes, The Island, Limerick, County Limerick, late sergeant of 77th Regiment of Foot, to Lieutenant Colonel Meyrick Shawe, private secretary to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, complaining of distressed circumstances of his family and seeking employment in the police establishment. Encloses memorial to Wellesley, outlining past loyalty and soliciting a post as sub constable of police. Elaborates on past military career [which has spanned 21 years] and claims to have been a member of the party of the British army that landed initially in the Peninsula in August 1808.

22 Oct 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1768

Letter from Major Daniel O'Donoghue, Thorn Hill, Clontarf, County Dublin, chief magistrate of police, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, offering explanation over continuation of 15 police men in County Meath, and remarking on their present disposition, 23 August 1824. Also letter from O'Donoghue to Goulburn, seeking assistance from government over rejection by the grand jury of County Meath of his police expenses, 6 August 1824. Encloses copy letter from O’Donoghue, Belvedere, Mullingar, County Westmeath, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting orders in respect of the police constables placed under him in the previously proclaimed districts of County Meath. Asks are they men to be retained as supernumeraries in County Westmeath until such times as new vacancies present themselves or discharged from the establishment, 11 February 1823. Also encloses letter from George Lucas Nugent, Castle Rickard [Castlerickard], near Trim, County Meath, to O’Donoghue, indicating the grand jury [of County Meath] cannot pay the costs referred to in the presentment having understood by a communication with government that ‘the Constables in the Proclaimed Parishes should be handed over to the new Establishment’, 27 July 1823. Also encloses copy of police presentment made to the summer assizes of County Meath. Details various expenses of the police establishment in the baronies of Moyfenrath Upper and Lune, covering the period from 1 January to 30 June 1823, and requests settlement of half of sum of £508 16s, the remaining half to be met by government, 30 June 1823. Also letter from O'Donoghue to Gregory, requesting to learn how remaining police under his charge are to be disposed of, 11 January 1823. Also letter from Gregory to O'Donoghue, communicating at direction of the Lord Lieutenant that the surplus men under his command be appointed to the new police of Ireland in due course, 24 February 1823. Also 2 damp press copy letters from Dublin Castle concerning the question of O'Donoghue’s additional police, 24 February 1823; 9 August 1824.

11 Feb 1823-23 Aug 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1769

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel George Morris, governor, House of Industry, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting that allegation made in an anonymous latter are ‘without foundation’ and constitute little other that ‘a malicious attack’ on the character of Mrs Elizabeth Cluff, superintendent of the children’s department at the Bedford asylum. Affirms Cluff’s standing as an honest and reliable individual and defends the procedure adopted by George Alley, in his capacity as clerk of clothing, bedding, and manufactures, at the House of Industry. Returns anonymous latter signed ‘AMS’ to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, alleging that Cluff is engaged in extensive pilfering of cotton and linen cloth. Remarks she is over remunerated and unfit to hold the post and seeks an investigation.

4 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1770

Letter from E Howard Burgess, late military officer, Cork Hill, Dublin, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, complaining of distressed circumstances and requesting a post of employment under government. Admits to being ‘totally ruined in my money affairs’ and claims to have responsibility for maintenance of his mother and sister.

5 Nov 1824

1824