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CSO/RP/SC/1825/491

Letter from Reverend John Whitty, magistrate and Church of Ireland rector of Rathvilly, [post town is Castledermot, County Kildare], Ricketstown, County Carlow, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on an unlawful entry at the church at Rathvilly and theft of a charity collection box and other items of value. The felonious act, he remarks, ‘occurred immediately on the commencement of the collection of the Catholic Rent’ in the district.

17 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/492

Letter from Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police, Palmerston, County Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking the advice of government on the settlement of outstanding general constabulary accounts that have been accrued in the period prior to 1st of January 1824. He observed that such claims might be addressed at the same level of allowance as is permitted under present police regulations; this would provide for a ‘fair and reasonable’ settlement, he states, and ‘sufficient funds’ for the purpose remain on deposit at the bank of Latouche.

18 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/493

Letter from Edward Wilson, chief police magistrate of County Tipperary, Thurles, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reflecting on the questionable value of information possessed by Mr S Abbott Dwyer of County Tipperary. He concludes that Dwyer is motivated merely by the hope of monetary reward and has no ‘useful information to give' on those involved in political agitation, 21 January 1825. Returns letter from Henry Hobhouse, Under Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whitehall, London, to Goulburn, indicating two letters have been received by Robert Peel, Secretary of State, written by Dwyer. Expresses his apprehension over the character of the writer, a man he believes might be engaged in a ruse to extract money from the government; he asks for a closer examination of Dwyer and a careful assessment of his information, 6 January 1825. Also encloses copy letter from Hobhouse to Dwyer, stating the Secretary of State is prepared to hear his information and that of his friend. However, he emphasises the government ‘can enter into no Stipulation on the subject of Remuneration’, since any submission of this nature must be judged on the basis of its value to the authorities, 27 December 1824. Also encloses two letters from Dwyer, Toomevara, Nenagh, County Tipperary, to Peel, warning that southern Ireland is in a state of preparation for uprising or rebellion. He alleges that arms are being stockpiled and pikes are being manufactured across the region in readiness for the extirpation of Protestants. For reasons of personal security, he claims, no approach will be made to the Irish government. States he is prepared to travel to London to give full information on the growing threat to peace, 21 December 1824; 1 January 1825.

21 Dec 1824-21 Jan 1825

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CSO/RP/SC/1825/494

Letter from Reverend Charles West, magistrate and Church of Ireland clergyman, Grange, County Sligo, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on the apprehension and conviction of Patrick Waters on a charge of having in his possession an unlicensed gun. The musket has been confiscated and placed for safekeeping with the 66th regiment of foot, he confides, and the perpetrator was fined the sum of £10 in court. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/426].

22 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/495

Letter from John Winder, magistrate, Armagh, County Armagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering reflections on a complaint made by Isaac Robinson against J Allenson [or Atkinson], and Mr [?Norton]. The former [Allenson], he states, is a magistrate of County Armagh, but the latter, he admits, is unknown to him.

23 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/496

Letter from Edward Wilson, chief police magistrate of County Tipperary, Thurles, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on the apprehension of William Fall, James Ryan and Timothy Ryan, who are accused of being perpetrators in a ‘most savage outrage’ on the dwelling of Edmund Kennedy, a farmer of Upperchurch, in the barony of Kilnamanagh, on the night of the 17th of January. He describes the attack in detail in which 20 or so assailants forced their way into the house and abducted a female named Mary Kennedy, who was subsequently taken without any clothing on a horse’s back to another house in the mountains. The woman, he states, can identify one man, Thomas Maher, who, it appears, seized her with a view to having her hand in marriage.

25 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/497

Letter from William Wallace, magistrate, Tullamore, King’s County [County Offaly], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, drawing attention to the case of John Mackey, late of Ennis, County Clare, who claims to know the identity of a murderer and has information on disaffection and the production of pikes. Mackey asserts that a ‘principle’ assailant in the murder of Bridget Cullen of Ennis, who was attacked as a suspected informer about 6 or 7 years ago, is now living in the locality. Since he has given useful assistance to government in the past without compensation, he now seeks a suitable reward for his labours.

29 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/498

Letter from Edward Wilson, chief police magistrate of County Tipperary, Thurles, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on an incident of assault in the town of Templemore, County Tipperary, by ‘Hewson’ and ‘Holland’, sub constables of police, upon the person of Mr Nowlan, a butcher, who was returning home from the fair of Rathdowney in Queen’s County [County Laois; Leix]. He observes the butcher was questioned at to his identity by the two constables [while in company with his wife], and an attempt was made to restrain him which resulted in his being seriously wounded by the force of police bayonets. Such behaviour by representatives of the law keeping authority is ‘highly improper’, he states, and he recommends their dismissal from the constabulary.

1 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/499

Letter from Francis Wyse, Spadacini’s Hotel, 34 College Green, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enquiring about the fate of some material sent by mail on behalf of John Whelan of Moneytucker in County Wexford, in connection with his complaint against some [local] magistrates. Also second note from Wyse to Goulburn, requesting an answer to Whelan’s complaint. He asks that a response from government be directed to his address at Marengo Lodge, New Ross, in County Wexford. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/295].

Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/500

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, Ballinasloe, County Galway, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting on a case against several persons for administering unlawful oaths in County Clare. Encloses copy letter from George Hobbes [Hobbs], chief constable of police, Ennistimon, County Clare, stating that John Farrell, Thomas Malony, Patrick Hill, Patrick Dwyer and James Carney, all of whom are suspected of been engaged in dispensing unlawful oaths, have been apprehended in the vicinity of Milltown [Malbay] in County Clare. He indicates the informer, named Brown, whose house was attacked following the capture of the suspects, has been sent for protection to the town of Ennis. Also observes that a list containing some 20 persons has been compiled of persons allegedly connected with the Catholic Association, 7 February 182[5]. Also additional letter from Hobbes indicating that two further suspects have been apprehended in connection with unlawful oaths, Charles Devitt and Patrick Donnellan. He draws attention to the inadequate number of policemen attached to the station of Milltown and complains of a difficulty in securing suitable accommodation for men at Ennistimon, 11 February 182[5]. Also encloses copy statement from informer Edmund Brown [or alias Broderick], cobbler, implicating various persons [including James Donnell] in the administration of illegal oaths and of acts subversive of King and country. He alleges that meetings took place at various times over the past 3 months during which sentiments were expressed contrary to the constituted authorities and ‘in support of the Roman Catholic Religion’, 4 February 1825.

4 Feb 1825-15 Feb 1825

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