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CSO/RP/OR/1826/251

Letter from Thomas Philips Vokes, Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on incidents of beatings and intimidation of valuators engaged in valuing tithes in three parishes in County Limerick and noting that he has arrested individuals in [Emlygrennan] and Crecora and issued stern warnings to the people of those parishes. Enclosing affidavits, discussing if bail should be granted and suggesting that police protection should be given to valuators. Includes related affidavits of Thomas Kenny of Curryglass, Maurice Darcy of Ballinvana, Patrick Quane of Bulgaden, John Barry of Limerick City, John Meade of Cahirconlish and James Gully of Inch. Also copy of letter from Goulburn, to Vokes, concerning the granting of bail. Also letter from [? Henesy] on behalf of his fellow prisoners, Limerick County Jail, to Goulburn, requesting bail.

15 Aug 1826-22 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/252

Letters from Thomas Philips Vokes, Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting that tithe valuators accompanied by an escort of 14 constables were attacked by a crowd of over 600 men dressed in white shirts in the parish of Emlygrennan; observing that he had directed most of his constables on that day to the fair of Dromin where a faction fight was supposed to have occurred but as this riot never materialised he suspects that it was a ruse; adding that an escort of 49 constables was given to the valuators and order was maintained and noting that property would be of little value in the area if such protection was not given. Also letter from James Keegan, Kilfinnan, to Volkes, providing an eyewitness account of the attack on the valuators. Also copy of order issued by Volkes, to B Jackson, Chief Constable.

16 Sep 1826-1 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/253

Letter from Thomas Philips Vokes, Limerick, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enclosing affidavits concerning outrages which have occurred in County Limerick and identifying the individuals who have been arrested; adding that John Dwyer, tenant has sworn information against Michael Duane whom he accuses of leading a gang; mentioning two factions called the ‘three year old’ and the ‘four year old’ who wish to deprive each other of arms. Also affidavits of Henry Shire of Garranroe, Croom; Michael McCarty of Killonihan, Manister; William Barry of Ballyca, Rathkeale, concerning attacks on houses and identifying Daniel Brosnihan and Patrick Donoghue.

21 Nov 1826-9 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/254

Letters from Thomas Philips Vokes, Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, enclosing affidavits and seeking advice on how to proceed in the case of James O’Brien, blacksmith of Tervoe, County Limerick who has provided evidence against a number of individuals having himself been arrested for committing outrages on the information of William O’Brien; noting how evidence provided in the affidavits can be used to corroborate facts; observing that William O’Brien in the past provided information which lead to the execution of two men. Includes evidence from Mary Lynch of Cloghataka, John Dwyer, Bridget and Michael Rourke, John Murphy and William Hedderman concerning attacks on houses and robberies, implicating James O’Brien. In his evidence James O’Brien testifies against Phillip Brin, Michael Lynch, Bryan Leahy and John Grady, William Conway, William Neville, Michael Doolan and others.

6 Jul 1826-16 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/255

Letter from George Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, offering to submit a return of police constables who are no longer fit for service and adding that some should be entitled to remuneration as they have lost their health as a consequence of their labours. Includes annotation stating that those who are entitled will be considered for pensions.

6 Jan 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/256

Letter from Edward Wilson, chief magistrate for County Tipperary, Thurles, to Alexander Mangan, Dublin Castle, forwarding seven weekly reports of ‘outrages, occurrences and number of prisoners apprehended’, prepared by the chief magistrate [extant] dated from 20 March to 7 May 1826; adding that the particulars of the serious outrages have been communicated to William Gregory, Under Secretary in earlier correspondence. Reports prepared on a printed form noting prisoners’ names and crimes they are accused of, examinants’ names. Also a short report of incidents from Wilson, addressed to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

20 Mar 1826-10 May 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/257

Letter from Edward Wilson, Thurles, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that Sanford Palmer, magistrate at Roscrea has informed him that two men were killed in a riot near Roscrea and that a faction fight was fought between the Mahons and [?Cummins] at the recent fair. Noting the measures which he has put in place and noting the lack of a surgeon in that town.

12 May 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/258

Letter from George Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, enclosing reports of outrages [not extant] in counties Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon and Clare.

5 Jan 1827

1827

CSO/RP/OR/1826/259

Letter from George Warburton, Oatfield House, [County Galway], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, requesting 50 copies of a book for the instruction of police constables, which are required to guard the constables against misconceptions of their legal authority.

15 May 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/260

Letter from George Warburton, Oatfield House, [County Galway], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enclosing a copy of the resolutions [extant] agreed to at a meeting of magistrates at Mohill, [County Leitrim] following the occurrence of a number of outrages there. Also copy of resolutions establishing a fund from which rewards will be offered for prosecuting perpetrators of outrages.

12 May 1826

1826