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Record 71 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/71
TITLE:

Letter from [George Augustus Chichester, 2nd Marquess of] Donegall, Ormeau, [County Antrim], requesting that his son, Lord Edward Chichester, be considered for the position of Chancellor of Christ Church
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from [George Augustus Chichester, 2nd Marquess of] Donegall, Ormeau, [County Antrim], [possibly to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary], requesting that his son, Lord Edward Chichester, be considered for the position of Chancellor of Christ Church, a position which is vacant following the death of Rev Thomas Browning. Includes annotation from Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, regretting that he cannot comply with the request.
EXTENT:

2 items; 5pp
DATE(S):

27 Jan 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 72 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/72
TITLE:

Letter from George W Drought, Limerick, forwarding an account of expenditure and report of the duties of the police establishment under his command
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from George W Drought, Limerick, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, forwarding an account of expenditure and report of the duties [not extant] pertaining to the police establishment under his command for the previous months and noting that his area is tranquil.
EXTENT:

1 item; 2pp
DATE(S):

6 Feb 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 73 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/73
TITLE:

File of documents concerning a riot between catholics and protestants at Leesborough and Knockcor, County Monaghan and subsequent legal proceedings
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letters from John Wright and Andrew Ker, Newbliss House, [Co. Monaghan], magistrates, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting on their investigation of riots at Leesborough and Knockcor, County Monaghan, which was preceded by an unusual assembly of men and which exhibited alarming party spirit; forwarding affidavits taken from witnesses; noting that they have declined taking information from those deemed to be the aggressors but have referred them to another magistrate; suggesting that the crown solicitor be informed of the case. Also letter from Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General of Police, Belfast, to Gregory, reporting that the riots were between parties of catholics and protestants who met on three consecutive Sundays at an orchard near Leesborough; adding that the protestants have sworn information before the magistrates at Newbliss and the catholics before magistrates at Rockcorry and recommending that the crown solicitor not become engaged in the legal dispute. Also affidavits of George Reiley, Henry Heaney, Thomas McAdoo, Richard McAdoo, John Daly, James Daly, Alexander Dunn, Anthony Wright, John Ley, Jane Ley, Henry Scoales and Elizabeth McAdoo.
EXTENT:

6 items; 23pp
DATE(S):

30 Jan 1826-21 Feb 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 74 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/74
TITLE:

Letter from George W Drought, Limerick, seeking advice on how to proceed in the case of Martin Daly of Drogheda, [County Louth] who has been arrested for fraud
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from George W Drought, Limerick, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, requesting instructions as to how he is to proceed in the case of Martin Daly of Drogheda who is confined in Limerick Gaol, having been accused of defrauding Henry Chester of Carstown, County Louth, and acting on a warrant issued by George Hensell, Drogheda, magistrate which was transmitted to Drought by the Head Office of Police, Dublin. Also copy of warrant issued by Hensell.
EXTENT:

2 items; 6pp
DATE(S):

11 Feb 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 75 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/75
TITLE:

File of documents arising from a reported sighting of a large armed party dressed in white shirts on the Clogher Road near Ballygawly, [County Tyrone]
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from George O’Brien, Chief Constable, Clogher, [County Tyrone], to Maj Thomas D’Arcy, dismissing a report made by Sgt Kearns that he witnessed a large armed party near Ballygawly; noting that Mr Montray and Mr Mulligan, magistrates in that area also are sceptical of the report. Also copy of affidavit of Kearns reporting that he met with between 60 and 100 men dressed in white shirts and carrying firearms and sidearms on the Clogher Road near Ballygawly. Also copy of covering letter from Maj W Milne, 2nd Royal Veteran Battalion, Omagh, to Lieut Col Wedderburn. Also letter from D’Arcy, Belfast, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, forwarding the report of his chief constable.
EXTENT:

4 items; 8pp
DATE(S):

31 Jan 1826-11 Feb 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 76 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/76
TITLE:

File of documents concerning a organised riot which occurred at the market at Fintona, [County Tyrone], between catholics and protestants
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from John MacLeod, Chief Constable and Pay Clerk, Omagh, [County Tyrone], to Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General of Police, providing an eyewitness account of a riot which occurred at the market at Fintona, [County Tyrone], whereby a large crowd of armed men assembled outside the village, with the intention of attacking protestants and attacked the police who came to disperse them; noting that information on the intended attacks came from Rev Brennan, priest and two respectable catholics of the town, Michael McEnistry and Michael McSorley, whose affidavits he encloses [extant]; stating that many travelled over 30 miles to engage in the outrage; acknowledging the assistance of Capt Lucas, magistrate and Mr Scott who assisted with a party of Revenue Police. Also covering letters from D’Arcy, Belfast, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that those arrested be tried at the next general assizes; concluding that the outrage was organised to avenge the beating of catholics which had occurred on the 6 January at Fintona; noting that about 1000 persons assembled armed with firearms and bludgeons.
EXTENT:

4 items; 12pp
DATE(S):

6 Feb 1826-17 Feb 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 77 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/77
TITLE:

Letter from James Dawson, Forkhill Lodge,[County Armagh], seeking the interference of the crown solicitor in a case against four men accused of the robbery of Patrick Duffy
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from James Dawson, Forkhill Lodge,[County Armagh], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking the interference of the crown solicitor in a case against four men accused of the robbery of Patrick Duffy; noting that Duffy does not have the means to engage an attorney or pursue the case himself; claiming that the robbery was carefully planned and that a committee are raising subscriptions to defend those accused; stating that the trial is important in order to defeat the system of terror and scenes of perjury whereby false alibis are confirmed in his area; observing that Arthur Harrison, a witness in a previous trial has been intimidated since. Also letter from Gordon Hamilton, Sackville Street [O’Connell Street, Dublin], to Gregory, noting that the Attorney General has agreed to allow the crown solicitors prosecute the case.
EXTENT:

2 items; 5pp
DATE(S):

3 Mar 1826-7 Mar 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 78 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/78
TITLE:

Letter from Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General of Police, Belfast, confirming that he is to travel to Fintona and Omagh, [County Tyrone]
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General of Police, Belfast, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, confirming that he is to travel to Fintona and Omagh, [County Tyrone] as requested by the Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant.
EXTENT:

1 item; 2pp
DATE(S):

14 Feb 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 79 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/79
TITLE:

Letter from George W Drought, Limerick, reporting that he cannot find the slightest piece of evidence of a campaign to recruit men and officers in Ireland for foreign service
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from George W Drought, Limerick, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that he cannot find the slightest piece of evidence of a campaign to recruit men and officers in Ireland for foreign service and suggesting that there is no truth in the reports of this practice.
EXTENT:

1 item; 2pp
DATE(S):

2 Mar 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number
Record 80 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/SC/1826/80
TITLE:

Letter from Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General of Police, Belfast, reporting that he cannot find any evidence of any [levies] going on [possibly concerning the recruitment of soldiers in Ireland for foreign service]
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General of Police, Belfast, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that following enquiries he cannot find any evidence of any [levies] going on as alluded to by Gregory [possibly concerning the recruitment of soldiers in Ireland for foreign service]. Noting that he is to travel through the North West Circuit, attending assizes and visiting Carrickfergus and Derry on his way to Downpatrick.
EXTENT:

1 item; 2pp
DATE(S):

27 Feb 1826
DATE EARLY:

1826
DATE LATE:

1826
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1826/no original number

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