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CSO/RP/SC/1825/531

Letter from Bartholomew Warburton, magistrate of County Clare, Tomgraney, County Clare, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, acknowledging a communication from government indicating his post as special magistrate is to be terminated. Confirms he will discontinue duties 'within the prescribed time’ and asks that the Lord Lieutenant will consider him for a future appointment.

14 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/532

Letter from James Wood, magistrate, Woodville, near Sligo, County Sligo, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, reporting on an arson attack on the dwelling house of Smith Naven [or Nevil] on the 10th of April. Despite an obstruction to the door designed to impede escape, he observed, Naven and family managed to get out, although a workman living within died in the blaze. Naven, he points out, had previously received a threatening notice and was supplied with a gun and ammunition for his own protection. The principle motive behind the attack, he states, was vengeance, for the former occupant of the holding was evicted for failure to meet a rental demand.

11 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/533

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, Ballinasloe, County Galway, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, conveying information on a number of outrages in the district under his command. Encloses letter from John Brown, chief constable of police, barony of Athlone, Tully Lodge, County Roscommon, reporting on an arson attack on the residence of James Nugent of Cornafalla [Cornafulla] on the night of the 6th of April; likewise, on the same night, he notes, the windows of the dwelling of Alice Starky were maliciously broken, 10 April 1825. Also second letter from Brown, reporting on a theft from the stables of Valentine Keogh of Skevally [Skeavaily]; also reports an attack on John Walsh of Rooska [Rooskagh] by armed banditti in search of arms and money; also reports an attack on the residence of Thomas Reilly of Rooskagh, again for the purpose of procuring arms and money; and, also reports the burning of a clamp of turf belonging to Alexander McDonald of Calleeslagh [Cuilleenoolagh], 9 April 1825. Also encloses letter from TS Ireland, chief constable of police, barony of Ballintober, Roscommon, County Roscommon, reporting the posting of a threatening notice on the door of the chapel of St John’s parish and a subsequent arson attack on some property on the lands of [?Ballycorry]; encloses copy of threatening notice signed by John Rock, 12 April 1825. Also encloses letter from Thomas Bulfin, chief constable of police, barony of Carbury, Sligo, County Sligo, reporting on an arson attack on the house of ‘Nevil’ which resulted in the death of a servant and loss of livestock, 11 April 1825. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/532].

9 Apr 1825-14 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/534

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, Ballinasloe, County Galway, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting permission to take leave of absence from duties for a period of time to engage in some matters of importance to his family. He stresses only once in about 20 years in the constabulary has he sought such an indulgence and indicates he is now called upon by a relative at Hampton Court [London] to help resolve some urgent family business. In his absence, he confirms, his district will be watched over by his brother [Bartholomew].

18 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/535

Letter from Bartholomew Warburton, magistrate of County Clare, Tomgraney, County Clare, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting issue of expenses to cover costs of an eight day stay in the city of Dublin while awaiting a personal consultation with the Lord Lieutenant.

15 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/536

Letter from James Wood, magistrate, Woodville, near Sligo, County Sligo, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting that a reward has been offered by local gentlemen for information on the arson attack on the residence and property of Smith Naven [or Nevil] which killed a servant and destroyed a number of livestock and out offices. He encloses a copy of the advertisement containing details of the reward [not present] and proposes that government add to the sum being offered. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/532].

22 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/537

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, [Dublin], to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting that Lieutenant Ackland, chief constable of Elphin, County Roscommon, remains ‘indisposed’ [having suffering from a bout of dementia]. Asks that an order on his case be made by government upon his making an application for an extension of leave of absence. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/516].

27 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/538

Letter from Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police, Palmerston, County Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting on the accidental death of Ensign John Campbell, chief constable of police in the barony of Coshmore and Coshbride, County Waterford. He explains the deceased died as a direct result of a fall from horseback. Campbell, he stresses, was ‘a most excellent young man’ and a close relative of Sir Colin Campbell, state steward to the household of the Lord Lieutenant.

28 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/539

Letter from Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police, Palmerston, County Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, concerning the appointment of a replacement for the late Ensign John Campbell, chief constable of police in County Waterford. Encloses memorial of the magistrates and gentlemen of the barony of Coshmore and Coshbride in County Waterford to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, expressing their great loss at the accidental death of John Campbell and requesting the appointment of one of his brothers to the now vacant post; signed by 44 persons. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/538]. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

27 Apr 1825-30 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/540

Letter from Captain George Drought, head police constable, and Henry Watson, mayor of Limerick, County Limerick, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting the opinion of the law officers of the crown on a case centred around an accusation of poisoning by Eliza Fitzpatrick against George Norton Russell, a grocer of the city of Limerick. They explain the crux of the charge against Russell is that he supplied certain foodstuff ‘containing something of a poisonous nature’ to Fitzpatrick with the aim and purpose, it is alleged, of obtaining a portion of a life assurance policy of £700 held by his shopkeeper on the life of Fitzpatrick. In assessing the case, they note the ‘respectable’ nature of Russell, and the questionable character of Fitzpatrick and stress their conviction her charge is apparently ‘unfounded and done with a view to extort money’. In the past, they observe, she made a similar attempt on a respectable tradesman of Limerick, who also had a policy of insurance on his life. At present, they remark, Russell is held in custody to await trial at the next assizes, and Fitzpatrick is also retained in custody on grounds she may fail to carry the prosecution forward. Encloses certificate to state that Fitzpatrick, Rebecca Ballard, Jane Ballard, Harriet Ryan and Honora Ballard, have ‘recovered from their illness’ [allegedly caused by imbibed tea allegedly contaminated with a substance of a toxic character given by Russell], signed by John [Smith] Thwaites and Edward Lloyd, surgeons of Limerick. Also encloses letter from William Worrall, solicitor, Francis Street, Limerick, to Watson, seeking to have Fitzpatrick brought into custody pending a full investigation of the facts, and to offer his client, Russell, the opportunity to ‘vindicate himself’ in court from the ‘foulness of the charge’.

30 Apr 1825-1 May 1825

1825