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CSO/RP/1822/3527

File of papers concerning application of Esther Chalmer, widow of William Chalmer, formerly gauging surveyor at Cork, for a revenue pension. Includes letter from George Harrison, Treasury Chambers, London, assistant secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating that the Commissioners do not feel 'justified' in issuing a pension to Esther Chalmers, 4 March 1822. Also letter from Emanuel Hutchinson Orpen, 31 Abbey Street, Dublin, to Gregory, 7 February 1823, recommending Chalmer's widow and daughters for government assistance; encloses petition of Esther Chalmer to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, detailing the circumstances of her husband's death and requesting a government annuity [February 1823]; petition signed by 6 individuals, including Thomas St Lawrence, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork and Ross; and Sir Nicholas Conway Colthurst, MP for Cork city. Orpen also encloses 2 letters from Henry Upington, Blair's Hill, Cork, to Orpen, concerning the plight of the Chalmers' family, 6; 17 December 1821.

4 Mar 1822-7 Feb 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1822/3528

Letter from George Harrison, Treasury Chambers, London, assistant secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning the report of the auditors of public accounts on the accounts of the trustees of the linen and hempen manufactures of Ireland; states that 'it appears very desirable that some better understanding should be come to with the Trustees in regard to their power to incur Expenditures for purposes not immediately sanctioned by the Legislature'.

8 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1822/3529

Letter from George Harrison, Treasury Chambers, London, assistant secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, 24 September 1822, enclosing printed copy of act of parliament 'to provide for the more effectual Regulation of certain Offices relating to the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer in Ireland', 5 July 1822; also encloses copy of Treasury minute dated 19 July 1822, concerning the act, and detailing plans for the regulation and re-arrangement of the offices of auditor general, teller of the exchequer, and clerk of the pells. In particular, plans to abolish the offices of auditor general and clerk of the pells, from October 1822, transferring their duties to the office of vice treasurer, under the headings of receipt, expenditure, account, and correspondence; also refers to changes to the office of teller. Also encloses copy of Treasury minute dated 20 September 1822, referring to a letter from the vice treasurer, concerning the arrangements for carrying the changes into effect, and the details of new salaries for officers and clerks under the new legislation. Also authorizing the appointment of Arthur Hume, deputy teller, to the vacant post of teller.

5 Jul 1822-24 Sep 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3530

Letter from George Harrison, Treasury Chambers, London, assistant secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting the Lords Commissioners' approval for superannuation to be granted to Richard Hitchcock, as recommended by the commissioners of excise.

19 Jan 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3531

File of papers concerning salaries and superannuation contributions of officers and clerks in the civil department of the Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle. Includes copy of circular letter issued from Treasury Chambers, and signed by George Harrison, sent to the Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, 28 September 1822, enclosing forms to be completed by the CSO, according to the provisions of the Public Salaries Act, 3 Geo IV c.113, 1822. File includes draft versions of the forms, and completed printed version, containing an account of the aggregate amount of all salaries, allowances, fees, or other emoluments payable in the CSO for the quarter ending 10 October 1822, and various accounts of sums deducted or contributed towards the new superannuation fund, and of superannuation allowances payable in the same period. Also includes list of posts in the civil department of the CSO, with the name of each post holder and their annual salary. Also includes a return detailing the amount of bills and average expense and profit of the King's Messengers upon the Irish establishment for the years 1820, 1821, and 1822, and stating the name of each messenger.

28 Sep 1822-10 Oct 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3532

Letter from Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, to Robert Peel, Secretary of State for the Home Department, London, concerning the case of John Donelly, and his petition requesting a free pardon. Refers to the details of the case, and Donelly's conviction at spring assizes 1820 at Londonderry, along with 2 other men, Shane Bradley and Patrick Leading, on a capital charge of cutting off a man's ears, upon suspicion that he was an informer on the subject of illicit distillation, 12 October 1822. Encloses copy of letter from Arthur Moore, Henrietta Street, Dublin, judge, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting, as requested, his opinion on the petition, and recommending that Bradley and Leading should be recalled from transportation, and the 3 men pardoned together, 13 September 1822.

13 Sep 1822-12 Oct 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1823/3533

Letter from John Waring Maxwell, MP for Downpatrick, County Down, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning the resignation of Mr Morris, master of the school of the Royal School Banagher, King's County [County Offaly], and renewing his recommendation of Dr Allen [Alan] Bell, master of Down diocesan school, for promotion to the Banagher post [April 1822]. Encloses note from Nathaniel Alexander, Church of Ireland Bishop of Down, Dublin, to Maxwell, also recommending Dr Bell, 16 April 1822.

16 Apr 1822-[Apr 1822]

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3534

Letter from Laurence Parsons, 2nd earl of Rosse, Parsonstown [Birr], King's County [County Offaly], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, in support of a request for government funds for construction of a road in barony of Eglish, King's County, and emphasising the employment it would bring to the local distressed population, 6 August 1822. Encloses a statement by John Legge, secretary of the King's County grand jury detailing money already raised by grand jury presentment for the road, and stating the sum required as an advance from government to complete its construction.

6 Aug 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3535

Letter from Chamberlen William Walker, Board of Education, Dublin, secretary to commissioners of education, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning request from government to supply copies of the board's accounts and estimated expenditure; states that no such items have ever been supplied before.

14 Feb 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1822/3471

Letter from George Harrison, Treasury Chambers, London, assistant secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, 18 June 1822, enclosing copy of a minute from the Treasury concerning money to be transmitted to Ireland for the payment of Irish Treasury bills. Refers to a communication between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the governor of the Bank of Ireland, and includes directions for steps to be taken, involving the Vice Treasurer of Ireland, and the auditor of the Exchequer in Ireland, 14 June 1822.

14 Jun 1822-18 Jun 1822

1822