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NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/141 |
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File of documents concerning a request for additional constables to be appointed to County Longford |
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Certificate signed by 16 magistrates assembled at the quarter sessions at Longford, requesting that 12 extra constables be appointed to County Longford to serve with the existing 96 stationed there. Also covering letter from [George] Forbes [Viscount Forbes], Castle Forbes, [County Longford]. Also extract from the presentment book of the county recording the resolution concerning the alteration of the baronial divisions into more convenient districts for policing. Also letter from William Henderson, Edenderry, [Kings County or County Offaly], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, recommending the augmentation bringing the average to 16 men per barony. [Contains list of names not given in this description] |
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4 items; 9pp |
DATE(S): |
16 Oct 1826-18 Oct 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/L15 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/142 |
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Letter from Thomas Lees, General Post Office, reporting that a post boy was attacked at Clara, [Kings County] |
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Letter from Thomas Lees, General Post Office, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that the post boy conveying post between Kilbeggan and Ferbane was attacked by two armed men at Clara, [Kings County or County Offaly] |
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1 item; 2pp |
DATE(S): |
9 Dec 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/L16 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/143 |
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File of documents concerning a violent attack on the home of George Longworth of Craggan, [Athlone, County Westmeath] by an armed gang |
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File of documents concerning the reporting and subsequent investigation of a violent attack on the home of George Longworth of Craggan, [Athlone, County Westmeath] by a gang of armed men during which Francis Longworth was stabbed with a pike and one of the gang killed. Includes copy of letter from Maj Gen J Taylor, Athlone, to the Military Secretary, Royal Hospital, reporting on the attack and noting that the individual killed was a local man called Clark. Also letters from [?], Sovereign’s Office, Athlone, to William Gregory, Under Secretary and Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, concerning information sworn by John McManus, a man of the ‘worst character’; adding that ‘it is not from respectable persons that evidence in such cases is to be obtained’. Also letters from Lieut Col DJ Osborn, Killucan, noting that those arrested for the attack have refused to accept bail offered to them; noting the absence of evidence against them but adding that he strongly suspects a number of them; hoping that McManus will provide information against the gang. Letter from [?], chief constable, Moate, [County Westmeath], to Osborn, concerning bail being offered to suspects. Also printed handbill issued by Henry Goulburn, Dublin Castle, offering a reward of £200 and a pardon for information leading to the conviction of those responsible. |
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9 items; 22pp |
DATE(S): |
13 Dec 1826-10 Jan 182 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/L18 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/144 |
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Letter from Sir Edward Lees, General Post Office, reporting that the mail coach to Cork was unsuccessfully attacked at Rockwell, [County Tipperary] |
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Letter from Sir Edward Lees, General Post Office, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting that the mail coach to Cork was attacked at Rockwell, between Cashel and Cahir, [County Tipperary] by a gang who blocked the road, but that the coach was able to escape due to the guard who opened fire on the gang. |
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1 item; 3pp |
DATE(S): |
20 Dec 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/L19 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/145 |
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Letter from Brig Maj Gen Daniel Mahony, Killarney, [County Kerry], reporting that his district is tranquil but that potatoes have risen in price |
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Letter from Brig Maj Gen Daniel Mahony, Killarney, [County Kerry], to unidentified recipient, reporting that his district is tranquil but that potatoes have risen in price and credit is unavailable to the county people to buy seed potatoes. Noting that he is brigadier major general [?of yeomanry] for Cork, Kerry and Waterford. |
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1 item; 4pp |
DATE(S): |
1 May 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/M1 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/146 |
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Letter from Rev John Morris, parish priest of Saint Mary’s parish, Athlone, [County Westmeath], reporting that some of his parishioners have taken illegal oaths |
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Letter from Rev John Morris, parish priest of Saint Mary’s parish, Athlone, [County Westmeath], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that some of his parishioners have taken illegal oaths for the supposed purpose of insurrection and rebellion. Claiming that three farmers sons are the leaders of the conspiracy and offering to bring them to Dublin. Asking that correspondence be directed to him care of Abbott [?Devero]. Includes annotation recommending that the men be brought to Dublin. |
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1 item; 3pp |
DATE(S): |
9 May 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/M2 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/147 |
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File of documents concerning a dispute between the Martin and Blake families of Dangan and Menlo Castle respectively, [County Galway], over a right of way through an estate |
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File of documents concerning a heated dispute between the Martin and Blake families of Dangan, [County Galway], over a right of way through an estate which resulted in violence. Includes letter from AC Martin, Dangan, addressed to ‘My dear Menick’, stating that Col Blake lays claim to a right of way through Dangan and has encouraged his tenants to engage in acts of violence; claiming that the magistrates will not assist him; requesting that a body of constables be stationed in the area; providing an account of a confrontation along a river bank during which green flags bearing the inscription ‘Liberty’ were displayed and noting that Thomas Blake, son of [Valentine Blake] was amongst the crowd on the ‘Menlo side’. Also letter from Elizabeth M Martin, Dangan, [probably to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant], requesting a constabulary guard for the protection of her house as she has been intimidated by Mr Blake’s tenants. Also copy of the ‘Galway Independent Paper’, dated 13 May 1826, printing correspondence between Elizabeth Martin and Valantine Blake concerning their dispute and also noting that the dispute was settled prior to a duel being fought between A Martin and Thomas Blake. |
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4 items; 12pp |
DATE(S): |
7 May 1826-13 May |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/M3 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/148 |
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Letter from Brig Maj Gen Daniel Mahony, Killarney, [County Kerry], reporting on the shooting of individuals by the military at Tralee |
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Letter from Brig Maj Gen Daniel Mahony, Killarney, [County Kerry], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting that the high sheriff [of Kerry] was forced to call out the military in Tralee and that six individuals were killed. Claiming that he has heard from Captain Ferguson, that the officer commanding the soldiers had been reluctant to order his men to fire and suggesting that the magistrates who ordered the military to fire could have allowed their feelings to be controlled. Warning of the prospects of a poor potato harvest. |
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2 items; 6pp |
DATE(S): |
28 Jun 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/M9 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/149 |
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Letter from Rev Charles Moore, magistrate, Monasterevin, [Queens County], reporting on wrestling matches on Sundays which he claims are a pretext for illegal meetings |
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Letter from Rev Charles Moore, magistrate, Monasterevin, [Queens County or County Laois], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting that crowds of individuals from neighbouring districts are gathering on the sabbath [Sunday] to engage in wrestling, that illegal drinking in an unlicensed house also takes place and suggesting that these events are a pretext for illegal meetings. Includes extensive annotation noting that there is legislation prohibiting game-playing on Sundays but that it is rarely acted upon and that it is not an issue for government to meddle in. Also further letter from Moore, claiming that the wrestling is a mere pretext and that individuals of a more respectable class appear to use the occasion to hold meetings and that many strangers are present. Noting as curious that certain protestants were restricted from attending the event. Also letter from Henry Acheson, constable, to Moore, reporting on his inspection of the event. |
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4 items; 12pp |
DATE(S): |
26 Jul 1826-7 Aug 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/M13 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/OR/1826/150 |
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Letter from [Stephen Moore, 3rd earl] Mount Cashell, Moore Park, [County Cork], seeking government protection for John Lanigan who has provided information in a murder case |
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Letter from [Stephen Moore, 3rd earl] Mount Cashell, Moore Park, [County Cork], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, seeking government protection for John Lanigan who has provided information against Denis Duggan of Cashel who is accused of murdering Edward Murphy, one of Moore’s tenants residing at Ballinamona, County Tipperary. Noting that Lanigan is under police protection in Fermoy but that it would be safer if he was moved to Dublin. Includes copy of the affidavit sworn to by Lanigan recounting how he came across the armed gang shortly after the murder. |
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2 items; 5pp |
DATE(S): |
30 Aug 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1826 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1826/M18 |