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CSO/RP/1828/1971

Letter from Edward S Townsend, Dublin, to unidentified recipient, renewing his request to be removed from the constabulary of County Wexford and noting that a situation is available in Naas; adding that he applied to John Harvey, Inspector General on a previous occasion. Also letter from Harvey, Portarlington, [Queens County or County Laois], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, outlining a series of transfers of chief constables to different stations in Wexford and Kildare; recommending that Capt Burke be relocated to Kilcock as the magistrates dislike him, that Mr Bodkin be removed to Wexford due to inefficiency, that Cap Dyas be moved to Naas and that Townsend be moved to Kilcullen; noting that the magistrates and Turf Club wish for Mr Flinter to remain in charge of the station at Rossmore Lodge on the Curragh.

13 Dec 1828-26 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1972

Letter from John Cossart, [Secretary], Ballast Office, Dublin, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, seeking sanction to erect a small harbour light at Greenore Point at the entrance to Carlingford Lough, [County Louth]. Noting that the lighthouse has been approved of by Corporation for Preserving and Improving the Port of Dublin and the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House.

30 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1973

Petition signed by 56 residents and property owners of County Roscommon, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking governing support for the construction of a canal from the terminal of the Royal Canal at Richmond Harbour to Roscommon Town which they estimate will cost £35000. Noting that the county has suffered as a result of the decline in the coarse linen trade in hand spun yarn and that agricultural produce has switched from flax growing to grain cultivation. Also noting the potential for quarrying in the area and drawing parallels to the linking of Ballinasloe and Mountmellick to the Grand Canal. Includes annotation stating that government does not have sufficient funding available [Contains list of names not given in this description]

[1828]

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1974

Letter from Benjamin Norris, magistrate, Mohill, [County Leitrim], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, drawing attention to a bigamy case which has come before him and Mr Crofton, involving Henry Grogan, a protestant, who was married to a catholic woman by a catholic priest, but having deserted her is reported to have married another woman with whom he lives. Wishing to know if they can compel Grogan’s brother to give evidence and if they can prosecute the priest as requested by Grogan’s father. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, drawing attention to legislation but stating that government cannot interfere.

27 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1975

Petition of Anne Costello, Essy, Clara, Kings County [County Offaly], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, requesting that James Costello be admitted to bail having being accused by her [Anne Costello] of rape but having subsequently married her; noting that if released he will be in a position to provide for her. Includes endorsement signed by Charles Bagot and Samuel Armstrong, magistrates, Clara Petty Sessions.

6 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1976

Letter from the magistrates of the Head Office of Police, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary transmitting four memorials [extant] from four officers of the Dublin police establishment seeking pensions having being rendered unfit due to disease acquired in the performance of their duties; signed by Frederick Darley, Henry Charles Sirr and John Tudor; recommending pensions for the following George Loney, peace officer, John Franklin, patrol constable, John Macklin, watch constable, Patrick McKiltrick, watchman; noting that the men were inspected by James Henthorn, surgeon. Also certificate in favour of Macklin, signed by JS Fleming, Joseph Gabbett, G Neville.

26 Apr 1828-30 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1977

Letter from Charles Tully, proprietor and printer of the ‘Roscommon Journal’, Roscommon, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, claiming that local magistrates have refused to settle a bill for the printing of posters and insertion of an advertisement calling a public meeting to introduce the provisions of the cleansing and lighting act. Claiming that their refusal to pay the bill is due to malice. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, suggesting that Tully pursue the matter through a civil bill.

15 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1978

Memorials signed by nine inhabitants of Ballylongford, [County Kerry], to Matthew Singleton, Local Inspector of Police, Tralee and also Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, forwarding complaints against Daniel Mahony, constable, claiming that he is in receipt of gifts and has abused his power. Also petition of John Hanlon, Ballylongford, to the Lord Lieutenant, claiming that he was wrongfully arrested by Mahony. Also letter from W Miller, Inspector General, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, enclosing a resolution signed by four magistrates, assembled at Ballylongford Petty Sessions who determined that the charges were ‘groundless, malicious and vexatious’ and came from individuals convicted of rioting and assault. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

25 Nov 1828-27 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1979

Letter from WD Geary, ‘Limerick Evening Post and Clare Sentinel’ office, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reiterating his claim to have government proclamations inserted into his newspaper and noting that he also was connected to two extinct journals, namely the ‘Limerick Advertiser’ and ‘Limerick Journal’ which published proclamations. Includes annotation from Gower, seeking information on the circulation of the newspaper.

30 Oct 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1980

Letter from W Miller, Inspector General, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, seeking leave of absence for Mr Pearce, Chief Constable.

26 Dec 1828

1828