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CSO/RP/1828/121

Memorials of Capt William Gibson, Wexford and Pilltown, [County Kilkenny], to the Lords Chief Justices of Ireland and Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking to be appointed to the position of chief constable of Wexford, following the resignation of Lawrence or Charles Dundas or to any other civil or military position. Noting the details of his 34 year military service including with the 8th and 32nd Regiments and the 1st Royal Veteran Battalion. Also covering letters from Gibson, to William Gregory, Under Secretary and Col Gassett, Royal Engineers, Aid de Camp to the Lord Lieutenant.

4 Feb 1828-10 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/122

Letter from Richard Willcocks, Palmerston, [County Dublin], to Thomas Taylor, confirming that he has been in office for 20 years having been appointed in 1808.

8 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/123

Return from Francis Barker, Secretary, General Board of Health, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting the number of fever patients treated by the four fever hospitals in Dublin for the month ended 31 January 1828. Remarking that while admissions have increased to a small degree, the comparative mortality has considerably diminished.

31 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/124

Letter from Rev J Handcock, Tashiny [Taghshinny], Cotehill Post Office, [County Longford], to unspecified recipient, seeking assistance for a woman in his neighbourhood whose husband, who has been transported, and who is eager to have her join him. Adding that the man is a tradesman and has been able to make out a subsistence for himself and is willing to pay for her passage.

31 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/125

Letter from Philip Duke, late sergeant of police, Cappaghwhite, County Tipperary, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, claiming that he has not received his full pension entitlement as specified to him by Capt Wilson, Chief Magistrate and seeking clarification. Also letter from R Cane, police agent, Dawson Street, to Duke, noting that the Treasury has only issued him a pension of £4 15s 9d and recommending he write to government.

5 Jan 1828-28 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/126

Memorial of Owen Sheenan, Incheny, Upper Longfield, County Tyrone, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, complaining that Alexander Boyle, magistrate refused to sign Sheenan’s examination sworn before Mr Martin, attorney of Omagh [County Tyrone, against certain individuals because they were Boyle’s tenants. Includes annotation from Richard W Greene noting the legal options available to Sheenan. Also letter from Sheenan, Omagh, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, requesting the return of the document in which he swore evidence against Patrick McAleer, John Monaghan and others for forcibly detaining him thereby preventing him from prosecuting Henry McPike and John McAleer whom he had accused of breaking into his house and destroying his crops. Noting that his postal address is care of John McKensey, Bridge Street, Omagh.

8 Feb 1828-13 Mar 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/127

Letter from Rev J Conolly, magistrate, Ballingarry Glebe, Burrisokane [Borrisokane, County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking an exemption for Joseph Guilfoyle, subconstable, who has been transferred to another station following government policy to move all constables at certain periods of time; noting that Guilfoyle is an intelligent officer, with extensive local knowledge and training and adding that he was investigating the abduction of Jane Tierney prior to his transfer. Also letter from W Miller, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to Conolly, noting that he cannot discriminate or deviate from the orders of government.

1 Feb 1828-6 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/128

Memorial of Richard Corscaden, merchant, Donegal, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, claiming that he is owed £16 by John Wright, chief constable, who has left that part of the country. Adding that when he demanded payment Wright threatened to take the benefit of the Insolvency Act. Includes annotation stating that government should not involve itself in a private debt. Also letter from Corscaden, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking Wright’s address. Also letter from Wright, Milltown Malbay, [County Clare], denying that he ever received remuneration for James Brogan, who he recommended for a position in the Revenue Police and stating that the charges against him have been instigated by persons who are maliciously motivated. Includes memorandum from Richard W Greene stating that Wright’s account appears to be satisfactory.

13 Jan 1828-27 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/129

Memorial of John and William Martin, Cork City, to the Lord Justices of Ireland, drawing attention to the provisions of legislation governing pawnbrokers; requesting that they be appointed as persons authorised to conduct fair auctions of forfeited goods; noting that in Dublin four auctioneers are permitted to carry out such work but that the Grand Jury of Cork has decided that they cannot do likewise. Also draft order from the Lord Justices agreeing to the appointment but including annotation stating that Richard W Greene had advised against the move on legal grounds. Also letters from J Martin, Popes Quay, Cork, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, believing that there must be some deficiency in the legislation if both local and central government believe they have no power to intervene. Includes annotations from Greene, arguing that government has no power to intervene.

9 Feb 1828-23 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/130

Letter from Rev William J Purdon, 6 Lower Gardiner Street, [Dublin], to unspecified recipient, seeking charity for Misses Carrothers whom he claims are no longer entitled to a government pension following the death of their mother in 1826. Stating that the funds of St Mary’s Parish are insufficient to assist them and enquiring if they could be placed on the Concordatum List. Includes annotation stating that their mother never received an annual allowance but was the recipient of charity from government.

4 Feb 1828

1828