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CSO/RP/1826/241

Memorial of Rev James Mahon, Diocesan Schoolmaster of Ardfert and Aghadoe, Glebe House, Castle Island, County Kerry, to [Richard] Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking permission to apply the interest from a sum for building a diocesan school to the rental of a house in Tralee to be used as a temporary school house. Recalling that he rented a house at Castle Island for use as a school in 1806 but was forced to give it up in 1816. Also letter from [Charles William] Walker, secretary to the Commissioners of Education, Board of Education, 11 Hume Street, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, stating that the commissioners have no power in this area but are willing to co-operate with the Grand Jury in the erection of a proper school building in Tralee.

8 Mar 1826-27 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/242

Memorial of James Walsh, Coles Lane Market, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, complaining of a charge of over £7 being levied by the Corporation for the provision of paving, lighting and cleansing. Stating that he is the owner of eight small cabins at the rere of Dorset Street occupied by unemployed tenants who are unable to afford their head rent and who derive no benefit from the tax. Also report of J Reily, acting treasurer, Office of the Treasury, to the Commissioners for Paving, refuting Walsh’s assertions and claim. Also map by ‘WM’ dated 25 March 1826, showing the houses at Walsh’s Row or Monk’s Row off Dorset Street. Also covering letter from Alexander Taylor and Richard Smyth, Paving House, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

25 Mar 1826-27 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/243

Letter from [Rev William] Minchin, Myrtle Lodge, Moneygall, [Kings County or County Offaly], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, offering his observations on Goulburn’s speech in the House of Commons on the subject of grants to charter schools. Disagreeing with the proposal that curates should not be paid for their work as school catechists and noting that he is catechist to Dunkerrin school. Also note [probably from Goulburn] claiming that his speech was misrepresented and that only catechists who failed to make reports required by the Incorporated Society should not get paid.

29 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/244

Letter from William Keating, assistant physician of Limerick Gaol, Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, complaining about the inadequacy of the salary of the physician, surgeon and apothecary of the gaol. Stating that a near constant medical attendance is required due to epidemics and the population of 80000 living in that city.

22 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/245

Petition signed by over 45 inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood of Drumshambo, County Leitrim, to [Richard Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant, complaining about the lack of a post office in their town; noting that the town is close to coal mines and iron works and has a weekly market; adding that the revenue police are required to dispatch a messenger each day to Carrick on Shannon, [County Leitrim]. Also letter from Edward S Lees, General Post Office, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that the expense that would be required would not be borne by the Revenue. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

23 Feb 1826-10 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/246

Petition of Richard Orpen, Cork City, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking to have the guilty verdict of fraud against his father, now a transported convict, reviewed so that he may join his family in New Holland [Australia]. Noting that the case concerned his father, Edward Orphen of Island Lodge, County Kerry, who has been transported to New South Wales and has been followed there by many members of his family. Stating that Orphen was convicted on the evidence of John Hurley, who had a stake in the outcome, and another person who has since admitted perjury and that Mr Rice O’Connor has recently been acquitted on the same charge. Includes numerous annotation including from Henry Joy, Solicitor General, in support of the petitioner’s appeal. Also affidavit of Ellen Sullivan, Bandon Road, Cork, claiming that her son, Denis Sullivan, was bribed by John Hurley. Also affidavit of William and John Mansfield, Glanarough barony, County Kerry, supporting Orphen’s claims which involved a marriage settlement of Mr Russell and the sale of land. Also letter from Francis [], Lismore, to Edward Orphen, wholeheartedly supporting Orphen’s claims. Also note, approved by Wellesley, stating that it would be improper in this case to apply to the colonial office and that further facts must be produced.

3 Jun 1825-Feb 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/247

Copy of the first report of the Commissioners appointed under ‘an act to provide for the repairing, maintaining and keeping in repair certain roads and bridges in Ireland’ submitted by [James] Saurin, J Armit, [Henry] R Paine and [John] Radcliff, [Directors of Inland Navigation], Navigation House, Dublin. Noting roads completed in counties Galway and Clare and procedures for the payment of suppliers and staff. Also letter from Francis Trench, Navigation Office, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, requesting that copies of an enclosed report be submitted to the Lord Lieutenant and House of Commons.

17 Feb 1826-20 Feb 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/248

Letter from Thomas Elliott, Enniskillen, [County Fermanagh], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking a position as a boundary surveyor and adding that he has been surveyor to the Earl of Enniskillen [John Willoughby Cole, 2nd Earl of Enniskillen]. Mentioning as referees Joseph McGuire, an agent to the Earl of Enniskillen, Rev Charles Maude and Capt Williams of the Royal Engineers.

16 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/249

Petition of John White, Chapelizod, County Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, claiming that Thomas R Rogers, a clerk in the police force, refuses to pay him damages of £60 awarded to him for trespass; stating that the case arose when he was forcibly removed from his plot of arable land without notice by Rogers; noting that the plot is managed by Capt George Tyner of Chapelizod on behalf of Colonel Legg; transcribing the correspondence between William Lewis Walker, acting for White, and Rogers. Also copy of report by John Exsham, W [] Archer, Thomas Herbert and George Studdert, 2nd Divisional Office of Police, refuting White’s claims and determining that Rodgers made no improper use of his authority or influence. Also covering letter from Frederick Darley and Peter Lowe, Head Office of Police, to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

10 Feb 1826-7 Mar 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1826/250

Statistical return of schools that have withdrawn their connection with the Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor of Ireland, ‘in consequence of the resolution of the committee not to give aid in future to schools connected with other institutions’; providing totals for each county. Also covering letter from I Topham, assistant secretary, Kildare Place, Dublin.

5 Jan 1826-21 Feb 1826

1826