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CSO/RP/1821/1864

Letter from John Musgrave, Tourin, Cappoquin, County Waterford, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning turf cutting in the barony of Decies within Drum, County Waterford. In particular, relating to ongoing disputes regarding rights over the common land and the turf on it, used by local inhabitants as their fuel source. Also on need for a bridge to be constructed over Blackwater river, as part of an overall improvement of the area, by 'opening some communication with the adjoining improved districts', and improving access between Cork and Waterford.

29 Oct 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/1865

Covering note from Edward Smith Lees, General Post Office, Dublin, secretary to Irish Post Masters General, to Alexander Mangin, chief clerk in civil department, Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, 7 April 1821, enclosing letter from George Henry Freeling, GPO, London, assistant secretary to British Post Office, to Lees, concerning 3 missing letters, 4 April 1821.

4 Apr 1821-7 Apr 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/1866

File of papers relating to Irish petitions addressed to King George IV during the royal visit to Ireland, which have been referred to the Irish government. Includes letter from Thomas Venables, at Dublin Castle, private secretary to Henry Addington, 1st viscount Sidmouth, Secretary of State for Home Department, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, 3 September 1821, enclosing petitions to be referred to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant [none present - these items can be found within the series CSO/RP/1821], plus list of names of the senders of petitions, for reference purposes [present].

1 Sep 1821-24 Sep 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/1867

Copy of account of civil department of Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, for year 1821. List itemises each post within the department; the name of the holder of the post; their length of service; their salary and any fees resulting from the post; with observations. Also note on future plans for the department; original copy signed by Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle. Also note listing names of all the clerks of the civil department, and their salaries [prepared late 1821; or possibly early 1822].

[1821]

1821

CSO/RP/1821/1868

Report of sub commissioners of public records of Ireland, to the commissioners of public records of Ireland, detailing the work of the sub commissioners in compiling a new, complete and authentic edition of the statutes and ordinances in Ireland. Report compiled by William Ball; Edward Lawson; Henry Monck Mason; and Roderick O'Connor, 20 February 1820. Also draft memorandum dated 10 January 1821, outlining progress in carrying out the census, under the Population Act.

1 Feb 1820-10 Jan 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/1869

Letter from Peter Holmes, stamp office, Dublin, secretary to commissioners of stamps, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, 23 February 1821, enclosing account of the expenditure of the stamp office for October 1820- 5 January 1821. Details itemised expenses paid for items and services such as parchment, printing, advertising, carriages to convey stamped goods, repairs and maintenance of stamp office building, and employee salaries. Account certified by William Daniell, Receiver General of stamp office; and examined and approved by John Trench, William Gore and Edward Glascock, commissioners of stamps, 15 February 1821.

5 Jan 1821-23 Feb 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/1870

Petition of William Wainright, Trim, County Meath, secretary to Richmond Lunatic Asylum, Dublin, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, detailing his family circumstances and his previous military service in 27th regiment of foot. Requests appointment to a government post with a larger salary. Petition recommended by the grand jury of County Meath, gathered at Lent assizes 1821, and signed by William H Waller, on behalf of grand jury.

12 Jan 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/1871

Minutes of an investigation into the Theatre Royal, Crow Street, Dublin, held from 31 May 1819-30 July 1819, concerning the disputed claims of several individuals to shares in the theatre, prior to the granting of a new patent. Investigation held at request of Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, and heard before Thomas Langlois Lefroy, 3rd sergeant at law, and John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office. Includes lengthy appendix of copies of statements, petitions and accounts, referred to during the investigation, detailing the position of Frederick Edward Jones, patentee; and also the claims of the family of Richard Daly, former patentee; Humphrey Minchin; John Crampton and Edward Dalton; Thomas Goold; George Pardey; George Gregory; Maurice Fitzgerald; James Taylor and Myles O'Reilly; Mrs Rock; and Messrs La Touche.

31 May 1819-30 Jul 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1821/1872

File of papers relating to Theatre Royal, Crow Street, Dublin. Includes originals and copies of letters and petitions from Frederick Edward Jones, Clonliffe House, Dublin, former patentee of the theatre, concerning the refusal of the Irish government to renew his patent and concerning the claims against him by his creditors and investors in the theatre, 1819-1821. Also letters from Henry Harris, manager of Covent Garden Theatre, London, concerning his application to Irish government, to be granted the patent in place of Jones, 1820-1821. Also petitions from ticket holders of the Theatre Royal, and creditors of Jones, to Irish government, respecting their claims for compensation; also petitions from the performers of the Theatre Royal, emphasising their financial distress due to the protracted disputes concerning the theatre’s ownership and future. Also report of Samuel Beazley, London, theatrical architect, on the condition of the buildings of the Theatre Royal, with sketch plan of the theatre, March 1820. Also report of Thomas Langlois Lefroy, 3rd sergeant at law and John Sealy Townsend, King’s Counsel and legal advisor to Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, commissioners appointed by Irish government to investigate into the state of the Theatre Royal, August 1819.

10 Aug 1819-23 Oct 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1821/1873

File of papers relating to work of the Irish commissioners of education. Includes letters from Chamberlen William Walker, secretary to the commissioners, to Irish government, in response to queries from government respecting the work and expenses of the board of education, and to the administration of various schools. Also includes returns prepared by the commissioners detailing the different categories of schools under their jurisdiction, and the annual revenue generated by each. Report 1: Classical Schools of Royal Foundation, including Armagh, County Armagh; Banagher, King’s County [County Offaly]; Cavan, County Cavan; Dungannon, County Tyrone; Enniskillen, County Fermanagh; and Raphoe, County Donegal. Report 2: Existing Diocesan Schools, including Ardagh; Clogher; Cloyne; Cork; Londonderry; Down; Elphin; Ferns; Kildare; Limerick; Leighlin; Meath; Ossory; and Ross. Report 3: Classical Schools of Private Foundation, including Bandon; Charleville; Clonmel; Dundalk; Eyrecourt; Kilkenny; Kingsale [Kinsale]; Lismore; Middleton; New Ross; Preston’s schools of Navan and Ballyroan; Wicklow; and Youghal. Report 4: English Schools of Public and Private Foundation, including Carysfort, County Wicklow; Mrs Drelincourt’s school in Armagh; Blue School for girls, Waterford; Bishop Crow’s Charity School, Cloyne; Blue School of Limerick; Dr.Hall’s School, Limerick; Dr Hewetson’s School, Belaghstown; Ballintemple, County Tipperary; Frankfort; Fethard, County Tipperary; Donaghadee, County Down; Primrose Grange, Sligo; Jamestown, County Leitrim; and Tullavin [Tullyvin], County Cavan. This report also includes a note on the number of children in each school. Report 5: List of Schools obtaining permanent aid from the Association for Discountenancing Vice. Includes name of 135 schools, arranged alphabetically by place, with the name of the superintending clergyman of each; the amount of annual aid received; and the numbers of protestant and roman catholic children enrolled in each. Each report signed by Walker, March 1821.

24 Nov 1820-12 Jul 1821

1821