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CSO/RP/1826/211

Letter from Thomas Hall, Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, seeking payment of £10 in arrears of rent for his premises in Tipperary town which was rented to the police; adding that he has only received £17 to date; stating that repairs had to be made to the building and broken windows. Also letter from Richard Willcocks, Inspector General of Police, Palmerston, to William Gregory, Chief Secretary, stating that Hall’s dealings were exclusively with Capt Draught, Chief Magistrate of Police and adding that he has requested Mr Miller to have the matter settled.

25 Jan 1826-3 Feb 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/212

Letter from George Hamilton, Hampton [Hampton Hall, Balbriggan, County Dublin], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, London, drawing attention to the fact that nearly 300 ‘persons of the lowest and worst description’ have encroached upon the commons of Ballymore-Eustace, Saggart and Lusk and subsequently have registered as 40s freeholders. Fearing that this considerable body could affect election outcomes and requesting enforcement of the law so as to grant justice to the ‘bona fide freeholders’. Mentioning Mr Martin’s proposed bill concerning fictitious 40s freeholders, Henry Parnell’s original bill and adding that he has written to Lord Liverpool and Robert Peel on the subject.

22 Feb 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/213

Letter from John Fitzgerald, Church of Ireland prebandary of Tullybracky, Tullybracky Glebe, [County Limerick], to unspecified recipient, outlining in detail a series of complaints against the following magistrates; De Courcy O’Grady, Joseph Gubbins, Darby O’Grady, who presided over the Bruff Petty Sessions. Claiming that the magistrates refused to assist his efforts or provide a party of constables to enforce the collection of outstanding tithes, due to his dispute with them over the setting of rates. Mentioning in particular his efforts to enforce payment from Patrick and John Ryan which was violently resisted on a number of occasions and noting that Constable Thomas Butler claimed that he was instructed by the magistrates not to carry out an arrest warrant. Noting that he made a complaint to Thomas Doolan, Chief Constable and calling as a witness, Rev Preston of Amy. Claiming that the county was lawless and that the magistrates and police did not prevent a faction fight at the fair at Dromin, [County Limerick]. Also note stating that Fitzgerald should take his complaint to the [Lord] Chancellor or Court of Kings Bench.

14 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/214

Warrant of [Richard Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant, signed by Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, appointing Robert Gilbert to be keeper of the convict vessel or hulk, named the ‘Essex’

5 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1826/215

Letter from W [?], Treasury Chambers, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, noting the refusal of the Treasury to grant a pension to Jane Pearson, former deputy post-mistress of Bailiboro, who served for 23 years in that post.

22 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/216

Letters from Thomas [N] Crump, Banbury, [England], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reminding him of his claim that he invented and arranged the ‘Tithe Composition Law’ and seeking some private reward. Noting that he had been reluctant to seek a ‘National Reward’ for his services as was done by Mr McAdam and others. Insisting that the current act is a copy of the proposals contained in his book. Includes draft reply from Goulburn, stating that he was unaware of Crump’s work in this area and cannot recommend him for remuneration to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Also copy of related letter from Crump, to S F Robinson, Chancellor of the Exchequer.

16 Mar 1826-23 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/217

Petition of William Jack, Athlone, [?County Westmeath], to [Richard Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant, seeking a position in the police and noting that he formerly was a non-commissioned officer in the 12th Regiment.

22 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/218

Petition of Master Egan, Kells, [County Meath], to [Richard Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant, seeking a position in the police and noting that he is 21 years old, is recently married and that his father and uncle are gardeners employed by Sir Thomas Chapman of County Westmeath and Mr Versecoyle respectively.

19 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/219

Copy of report from Alderman JS Fleming, Police Office, College Green, [Dublin], to the Magistrates [of Police], Head Office of Police, reporting on the attempted escape of Michael Murray and John Moore, convicts from the convict ship ‘Regalia’, which was bound for New South Wales, [Australia]. Also transcripts of evidence taken from the following soldiers – Thomas Shedrick, a private of the 39th Regiment of Foot, John Leehan, William [Cooker], Joseph Philips and Dr James Rutherford, surgeon and William Dalglush [?Dalglish], seaman. Also covering note addressed to William Gregory, Under Secretary with annotation recommending that Dr [Edward] Trevor be consulted on the matter.

6 Mar 1826-7 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/220

Letter from Sir Nicholas Loftus, Gores Bridge, [County Carlow], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enquiring about an application from James Burrill, for a position of constable in the police and adding that Burrill is also considering emigration to America. Also letter from Maj Thomas Powell, Corkagh, Rathcoole, [County Dublin], to Gregory explaining that constables are selected by the magistrates at quarter sessions and that he cannot deviate from the procedure.

12 Mar 1826-16 Mar 1826

1826