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CSO/RP/1825/171

Petition of Hugh Falvey, Killarney, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting a measure of assistance in equipping and stocking his small farm. Provides an autobiographical account of his past life, much of which was spent in the land of India. Claims to have held the office of examiner in the Chief Secretary’s office, under the Presidency of Bombay, India, and later a post at Fort St George [White Town]. Recollects some impediments to his career while in that land, especially of being unable to join the East India Company; also discusses various disappointments in his ‘Mercantile Pursuits’. States he produced a ‘Statistical, Political and Commercial View of the British interests in India’ which due to lack of financial backing, was never put into print; continues he assisted with the ‘Madras Gazette and Monthly Journal’, India, and remarks he retains a large selection of printed works relating to Wellesley’s administration of India [as Governor-General of India between 1798 and 1805]. Remarks his application has the support of Reverend Arthur Hyde, Church of Ireland rector of Killarney, County Kerry, and of the Right Reverend Dr Cornelius Egan, Roman Catholic bishop of Kerry.

1 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/172

Petition of John Mackey, landlord, Clogher, County Tyrone, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting intervention on account of failure of local magistrates to act to enforce an ejection order against Samson Brady and Robert Caulfield [for failure to pay rent], tenants on his estate near the village of Stewartstown, County Tyrone. Conveys he earlier secured a decree at the assizes of Dungannon, and explains his bailiff, John Toner, removed the men from his property and ‘put iron hasps and staples on the Door of each of their houses’. Subsequently, however, the two tenants forced their way back into the dwellings and continue to reside there with their families. With affidavit attached overleaf containing proceedings of an examination of John Toner, of Kilsally [Kilsalley], County Tyrone, describing the circumstances under which Brady and Caulfield returned to Mackey’s property.

10 Jan 1825-28 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/173

Letter from John Cornett, 21 Werburgh Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting assistance from government to leave Ireland for another country. Claims to have acted in support of the crown in the prosecution of 7 Ribbonmen who were tried and convicted in November 1822; in addition since that period, he claims to have acted as crown witness against a further two insurgents, one from County Wicklow and another from the city of Dublin. Complains of living on 15 shillings per week and hopes to be enabled to live a life ‘Beyond the reach of Peril’, 22 February 1825. Also letter from William Kemmis, Kildare Street, Dublin, crown solicitor, to Gregory, reporting in favour of Cornett’s application to leave the country, 5 March 1825. Also additional letter from Cornett to Gregory [almost identical to his first letter], reiterating his case for aid to depart for reasons of personal security, 11 March 1825.

22 Feb 1825-11 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/174

Letter from Gustavus Brooke, chief constable of police, [Ballymahon, County Longford], to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reflecting on the apprehension and conviction of Ribbonmen ‘Flanagan’ and ‘Quin’ who were caught in possession of arms on the night of 22 February 1825, in the district of Ballymahon. Offers a strong commendation for William Mills, who acted as informer to the police and came forward to prosecute the men in court. Observes Mills is now ‘a marked character’ and for his part might warrant some degree of compensation from the Irish circuit judge, Baron James McClelland.

4 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/175

Petition of Thomas Axon, late private, 26th regiment of foot, 10 Irwin Street, near Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to a situation in the police establishment in city or county. Remarks he has served in a military capacity for a period of 14 years, but having been recently discharged, he will be totally dependant upon the allowance given him as a Chelsea pensioner.

[1825]

1825

CSO/RP/1825/176

Petition of Reverend James Kelly, Roman Catholic parish priest, Tempo, County Fermanagh, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting an enquiry over the conduct of a number of police constables in the village of Tempo whom he accuses of offensive behaviour. Protests most strongly against constables, James Edwards, Henry Magee and Francis Irvine, all of whom he brought before the court for an alleged assault and forcible entry to his house on 21 November 1824. Outlines the broader details, and recalls, on the date in question, the policemen broke open his front door, and subjected Hugh Quin, a visitor to in his company, to severe abuse. Also refers to taking a prosecution against John Wharry, Alexander Wharry, Edward Wharry, William Moffitt and William Reynolds ‘for an assault and a Riot’ on 20 November 1824, but regrets they were acquitted by the court despite having connection with the Orange party. Requests the offending police constables be replaced, and suggests the utility of the chief constable, Mr Cochley, coming to reside in the village, 23 January 1825. Also letter from Edward W Scott, assistant barrister of County Fermanagh, 9 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reflecting on charges raised by Kelly and indicating he recommended the removal from Tempo of the 3 policemen against whom complaint had been made, 5 February 1825. He encloses a full transcription of the evidence taken by him relative to the charges brought against members of the police establishment by Kelly. Also additional letter from Scott, Castlebar, County Mayo, to Gregory, stating that Sergeant John Beaty behaved ‘with great civility’ during the search of Reverend Kelly’s residence but failed to check the language of the other constables, 21 March 1825.

23 Jan 1825-21 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/177

Letter from George Harrison, secretary, Treasury Chambers, Dublin Castle, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing memorial from Mal Ryan, [distributor of stamps for the towns of Nenagh and Roscrea], Stamp Office, Nenagh, County Tipperary, requesting appointment as distributor in the district of Limerick, County Limerick, now vacant on account of Thomas Fitzgibbons' departure. Alludes to having spent almost 16 years in his present post and claims to have kept accurate accounts without any arrears to government. Stresses his past record and undertakes to offer the ‘very best security’ if favoured with the situation.

24 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/178

Letter from Mr Gregory, 115 Great Britain [Parnell] Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing memorial from John Coile [Coyle], keeper of a provisions store, 115 Great Britain Street, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting intervention on account of threat of legal action by the church wardens of the Church of Ireland parish of St George over tax arrears on his house. Indicates willingness to meet demands for arrears from 1823 up to the present, when he and his family have been living in the property, but voices strong resistance to settling for the period 1811 to 1825 inclusive. Regrets his offer to pay the parish authorities tax accrued since 1823 has been refused and complains that no satisfaction can be had either from those with an ‘interest’ in the property. Also copy demand for payment of £10 10s by the owner and occupier of the property at 115 Great Britain Street, warning if arrears due on 31 May 1824 are not met, law proceedings will commence, signed by George Chumley and Thomas Webb, church wardens, St George’s parish, Dublin.

20 May 1824-28 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/179

Letter from Reverend Thomas Croke, Roman Catholic chaplain to the convict hulk ‘Surprize’, Chapel House, Cove [Cobh], County Cork, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, complaining of the harsh discipline imposed by Dr Edward Trevor, supervisor of convict transportation at Cove, on the convicts in the hulk following a show of insubordination by them at the passing of a steam craft carrying female prisoners. Also expresses annoyance at a restriction preventing the postmaster of Cove conveying any letters addressed to him intended for the prisoners, 3 March 1825. Also letter from Trevor to Gregory offering explanation and defence of his actions in relation to treatment of the convicts on board the ‘Surprize’. Stresses that Croke is ill informed and has misrepresented the circumstances, with malicious intent. Discusses the late destructive and ‘unmanageable’ behaviour of the convicts and points out Croke has himself contravene hulk regulations by delivering a letter with money enclosed to one of the convicts, 14 March 1825. Encloses copy letter from Christopher Betty [Beatty], keeper of hulk ‘Surprize’, to Trevor, commenting on food restrictions, use of heavy restraining irons and on instructions relating to the delivery of post to avoid ‘clandestine correspondence’ been entered into, 7 March 1825. Also encloses copy letter from Samuel Hollingsworth, [inspector of prisons], Cove, County Cork, to Trevor, pointing out inaccuracies in Croke’s letter in connection with dietary restriction and on use of restraints, 7 March 1825. Also copy letter from [William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland], Dublin Castle, to Trevor, accepting his reply to the charges preferred by Croke and indicating the clergyman’s removal from office is imminent. Asks for his cooperation in nominating a successor, March 1825. Also copy letter from [Gregory], Dublin Castle, to Hollingsworth, relaying the decision of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, to remove Croke and appoint a suitable person to fill the vacancy, March 1825.

3 Mar 1825-14 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/180

Petition of RF Sleater, attorney and late sub commissioner of records, Public Records Commission of Ireland, [Record Tower], Dublin Castle, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking payment of remuneration in respect of his services in support of crown property and patronage in Ireland. Claims to have given his expertise and professional skills, honed while employed with the Records Commission, in helping counter litigation that challenged the rights of the crown. Remarks his salary as sub commissioner was terminated in May 1823, but since that period he has been working on ‘a confidential registry of the titles of the Crown, hierarchy and laity, to advowsons of ecclesiastical benefices in Ireland’.

6 Jan 1825

1825