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CSO/RP/SC/1825/161

Letter from Captain George Drought, head police constable, Limerick, County Limerick, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, making a recommendation for John Morgan as a suitable candidate to hold the office of chief constable [of Limerick]. Observes he is ‘a very discerning man’ and likely to bring credit to the constabulary if employed. Also note [in the hand of William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland] ordering a commission for the appointment of Morgan be sent for the approval of the Lord Lieutenant.

27 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/162

Letter from Major Thomas D’Arcy, inspector general of police for the province of Ulster, Belfast, County Antrim, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on an interview with Lieutenant Hamilton at Enniskillen in County Fermanagh [in connection with fitness to hold the post of chief constable of police]. As to character, he states, Hamilton appears to be ‘an active intelligent officer’ and conscientious with respect to his official duties.

29 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/163

Letter from Major Thomas D’Arcy, inspector general of police for the province of Ulster, Belfast, County Antrim, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing a letter from Lieutenant Henry Ross Lewin, chief constable of police, Ballynure, County Antrim, seeking permission to take leave of absence for a period of three weeks. He explains his absence is a most necessary one as he must assist his brother with business arrangements relating to a family property in County Clare, following the death of his father. Observes that matters there are in a ‘deranged state’ and quotes his brother’s concern that ‘the whole of what property has been left will be frittered away’ unless attended to at once.

27 Nov 1825-29 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/164

File of material relating to the perceived threat of insurrection in the province of Ulster, especially counties Cavan and Tyrone. Includes letter from Brigade Major Semple, [Cavan] yeomanry, Killashandra, County Cavan, to Major General Charles B Egerton, military commander of the northern district, Armagh, County Armagh, reporting ‘it is the opinion of the loyal inhabitants that rebellion is fast approaching’, 20 December 1824. Also includes copy letter from Robert Morrow, army sergeant, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, to Semple, indicating a gathering of more than 300 men were detected between the towns of Virginia and Stradone early in the morning of the12th of December, 23 December 1824. Also includes copy of an anonymous letter warning Semple of an impending attack upon him and others; concludes with the line ‘I am your friend and also Capt[ain]s Rock’s’, [no date]. Also includes copy letter from George M Knipe, captain of infantry, Erin Hill, Belturbet, to Semple, conveying application has been made to him by local corps for the distribution of additional ammunition. Requests direction on the matter and observes if sanction is given ‘such a measure may have the effect of preserving their lives’ in the event of the anticipated uprising, 24 December 1824. Also includes letter from Egerton, Armagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing opinion that the threat from insurrection in the province of Ulster is greatly exaggerated. Indicates he sees no reason to authorise the distribution of extra ammunition to the yeomanry at this juncture. States he met with some magistrates from the district around Dungannon in County Tyrone, and while sectarian tensions have been intensified of late, they are raised principally on a platform of mutual distrust and ‘absurd rumours’. He notes the production of pitchforks for the use of the Roman Catholics and by their opponents who also engage in ‘nightly armed Patrols’; he is of opinion that the latter should be suppressed by the magistrates if possible, 1 January 1825.

20 Dec 1824-1 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/165

Letter from Major General Charles B Egerton, military commander of the northern district, Armagh, County Armagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on the deployment of the yeomanry by Captain Moore at Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, in response to ‘a Report that a large force of Ribbonmen were near and about to attack the town’. Ammunition was supplied to the troops, he observes, in anticipation of a confrontation but none of the illegal party made an appearance. Alludes also to the setting up of [Protestant] night patrols in the area around the town of Dungannon in County Tyrone, a development that he feels was ‘not sufficiently discountenanced’ by local magistrates Evans, Murray and Crump. He notes the military based at that place have occasionally aided the revenue officers but have never been requested to suppress riot or disturbance.

5 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/166

Letter from Major General Charles B Egerton, military commander of the northern district, Armagh, County Armagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting upon a altercation between two individuals at Clogher in County Tyrone, and ‘a Party affray’ at the market of Ballygawley ‘with sticks and stones’ on the 29th of January. He encloses a letter from Captain Edward Moore, yeomanry corps, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, to [Lancelot] Sandes, brigade major of yeomanry, Monaghan, County Monaghan, stressing the ammunition that was issued for use of the yeomanry at Aughnacloy [to counter a threat from Ribbonmen] was his own and ‘paid for out of my own pocket’. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/165].

18 Jan 1825-1 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/167

Letter from Major General Charles B Egerton, military commander of the northern district, Armagh, County Armagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting the ‘Province of Ulster is in a perfect state of tranquillity’.

1 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/168

Letter from Reverend George Evans, perpetual curate [Church of Ireland], Derrygortreavy [Derrygortrevy] Glebe, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting the theft of lead from the new parish school house and seeking a reward for the apprehension of the guilty party. Encloses an affidavit from William Hall, acting church warden, Derrygortreavy, reflecting on the removal of lead from the school roof on the night of the 8th of March. He admits that no information on the matter has been forthcoming nor has any persons or individual been brought to account. Affidavit sworn before Edward Evans, magistrate of County Tyrone, Dungannon.

18 Mar 1825-20 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/169

Letter from Colonel Robert Hedges Eyre, magistrate, Macroom Castle, County Cork, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, expressing disappointment over an order for the removal of 5 police constables from the barony of Bear, County Cork, who serve under the superintendence of Captain [Morty] O’Sullivan. He pays tribute to the work of O’Sullivan and his men in keeping the peace and in maintaining the barony free from distraction. Contends the retention of the constables would ensure that peace is sustained. [See also description CSO/RP/1825/277].

21 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/170

Letter from Reverend JW Edgar, High Park, Fermoy, County Cork, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing copy of a deposition in which Edmund White [publican] is accused of making an arson attack upon the residence of William Wheeler, publican of [Curriglass] [not present]. He states a copy of the deposition was also sent to Mathew Barrington, crown solicitor for the Munster circuit, Dublin, and he hopes to have the opinion of the law officers of the crown respecting treatment of White under the law. Also reply from Dublin Castle to Edgar, acknowledging letter and conveying the opinion of the law officers to effect that White ‘ought to be committed for trial’.

9 May 1825

1825