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CSO/RP/1824/2161

Letter from Reverend John Hales, Church of Ireland clergyman, Kilbride and Enniscoffey Glebe, Mullingar, County Westmeath, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, acknowledging his letter in connection with the issue of local magisterial opposition to his demand for payment of tithes due up to 1822. Conveys at a recent sitting of petty sessions he made a formal request for a copy of the decree passed against him, and in the absence of Mr Cooper, magistrate [whom he claims is his principle opponent], he obtained from the court a summons for all outstanding tithes in accordance with the act of parliament. Requests to learn if magistrates are legally empowered to reduce the sums sued for at petty sessions for he observes ‘the Church, and all belonging to it have many Enemies these Times’.

30 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2162

Letter from Reverend James Morgan, Church of Ireland clergyman, [union of Ross, diocese of Ferns, County Wexford], Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of distress arising from collection of tithes and indicating intention of making a personal call on Wednesday next to discuss issue. Encloses comprehensive statement outlining difficulties encountered in claiming his tithes from the parish of Ross. Refers to the opposition shown to a proposed agreement over tithe dues with his parishioners by a local Roman Catholic landlord. Also describes various methods resorted to by the people to avoid settlement of tithe payments. Warns of the danger to the church should the general opposition spread to adjoining parishes.

5 Jan 1825-7 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2163

Letter from Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police, Cashel, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing copy of memorial from John Willcocks, chief constable of barony of Middlethird, County Tipperary, requesting leave of absence for a month in order to attend to ‘private business’ in the city of Dublin.

15 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2164

Letter from [?Henry Cecil] Lowther, Spring Gardens, London, requesting on behalf of William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale, that consideration be given to the memorial of a Miss Graham for a pension, whose circumstances he regards as ‘hard’. Also letter from A Eliott, Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, acknowledging answer to letter and recognising the generosity of the Lord Lieutenant in forwarding a measure of aid to Graham. As the payment given is ‘very small’ it is hoped that the amount of aid may be augmented in future.

25 [Jan 1824]-20 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2165

Letter from Reverend [Francis] Lodge, Church of Ireland clergyman, Rathsaran Glebe, Rathdowney, Queen’s County [County Laois], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating case for exchanging his present parish for that of Odagh, County Kilkenny, lately vacated by the death of Reverend Sterne Ball. Explains the bishop of Ossory [Robert Fowler] had given his sanction to the arrangement, without realizing the living was in the gift of the crown. Observes he invested £500 in improvements at his existing holding, and notes a charge of £727 is still outstanding at Odagh.

22 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2166

Letter from Reverend FR Sandys, Church of Ireland clergyman, Macken’s Hotel, Dawson Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing intention of waiting in Dublin for response to his application for succession to the vicarage of Dungarvon, County Kilkenny, in the diocese of Ossory. Observes the vacancy has arisen on account of the advancement of the previous incumbent, Reverend Peter Roe [to the living of Odagh, County Kilkenny].

31 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2167

Letter from WB Thomas, Chesterfield, England, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, applauding intention to introduce a parliamentary bill for the propose of supplying gas lighting to small towns in Ireland, and suggesting propriety of allowing particular English towns of limited population to be included in the legislation. Points out that the normal practice in England is to present two separate bills, a costly exercise for smaller urban centres such as Chesterfield.

15 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2168

Letter from Charles Powell Leslie, MP for Monaghan, Glaslough, County Monaghan, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, making recommendation for his brother-in-law, John Fosbery, to succeed to post of assistant barrister of County Wicklow, lately vacated by the death of Maurice Magrath. With draft reply from CSO overleaf indicating a candidate of more general experience was selected in preference to Fosbery.

4 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2169

Letter from Edward John Fitzsimmons, [?Seville Street], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering apologies if tone of previous letter appeared ‘disrespectful’ and regretting it did not received a reply. With draft reply from CSO overleaf indicating the delay in reply was due to giving the subject further consideration.

3 Jan 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2170

Letter from William Richard Annesley, 3rd Earl Annesley, Castlewellan, County Down, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, renewing his application to be appointed a trustee of the Linen Board, and remarking his previous communication on the subject has not met with a reply. Affirms he is a resident proprietor and expresses a desire to represent the interests of the local labouring population, who ‘are mostly weavers & spinners’. With draft reply from CSO overleaf acknowledging application but stressing the Lord Lieutenant’s prerogative in finding an appropriate replacement following the death of trustee Robert Stewart, 1st marquis of Londonderry.

8 Dec 1824

1824