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CSO/RP/1827/421

Letter from James Palmer, Inspector General of Prisons, Inspector General’s Office, 41 Leeson Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, returning letter from Hill W Rowan, [Governor], Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin, to Gregory, informing him that he had been approached by [Rev William] Higgins, [protestant chaplain of the prison], relating to the purchase of a number of books for the prisoners. Contains alphabetical list of 21 books and tracts. Palmer gives his approval for their purchase, ‘as they do not appear on enquiry to contain anything of a controversial nature’. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

20 Mar 1827-28 Mar 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/422

Memorial of John Magrath, Rathkeale, County Limerick, to [Richard] Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking position as constable in the police force. States he previously served as Private with the 7th Dragoons. Refers to enclosed certificate of discharge in testament to his character [not present, returned to sender].

25 Mar 1827-26 Mar 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/423

Petition of John Cawley [Cowley], Castlebar, [County Mayo], to [Richard Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant, seeking position in the police force.

21 Mar 1827-23 Mar 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/424

Letters from Lord Rossmore [?Warner Westenra, 2nd Baron Rossmore], Cortolvin Hills, County Monaghan, to [Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant], requesting that an application for aid to build a new courthouse submitted by the Grand Jury of County Monaghan may be suspended ‘until a better plan may be had’. Also covering note by William Gregory, Under Secretary, stating that no application had been received from the Grand Jury, and if any should be made, the Lord Lieutenant had no funds available for such a purpose. Annotation by Wellesley, stating that as these letters had been made public, Gregory should ‘answer them officially’.

25 Mar 1827-30 Mar 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/425

File of covering letters for addresses of condolence to be presented to the king [George IV], following the death of the Duke of York [Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany]. Addresses forwarded by: John H Houston, late High Sheriff of County Down, Greenville, Belfast, County Antrim; [Sir] John Judkin Fitzgerald [2nd Baronet], Lisheen, [County Tipperary]; Acheson St George, High Sherriff, County Armagh; O [Owen] Wynne, Hazelwood [House, County Sligo]; Alexander McManus, High Sheriff, County Antrim; James Ellis Green, Mayor of Youghal, Youghal, [County Cork]; Lord Donegall [George Chichester, 2nd Marquis Donegall], Ormeau, [County Antrim]; and Richard Parker, Mayor of Cork, Cork. Latter contains duplicate original address for presentation to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, containing original seal of the city of Cork, and 6 signatures. Many covering letters annotated with the dates enclosed addresses were transmitted to the king; annotation on reverse of letter from Green by Wellesley states ‘this is the best Address I ever read’. Also includes copy of draft covering letter from Wellesley to accompany addresses forwarded to the king. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

24 Jan 1827-28 Feb 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/426

Letter from RN Thompson, Newry, [County Down], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enclosing application by the magistrates of the county requesting that the Newry Bridewell be appointed as district bridewell. Outlines that as Newry Bridewell is 30 miles from the county gaol, and as such, the transportation of prisoners is both expensive and inconvenient. Contains 9 signatures. Also letter from James Palmer, Inspector General of Prisons, Inspector General of Prison’s Office, 41 Leeson Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, stating that they planned to establish a district bridewell at Newry, and that a sum of £200 should cover the cost of any alterations necessary with the addition of a tread mill. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

16 Mar 1827-28 Mar 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/427

File of letters relating to prisoners at Richmond General Penitentiary, in particular, the misconduct of 8 female convicts. Includes letters from: Hill W Rowan, [Governor], Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, relating to misconduct of female convicts in the prison, enclosing lengthy report by Elizabeth Freeman, matron; letter from Rowan to Gregory enclosing copy of letter he sent to Dr Charles Edward Herbert Orpen, medical attendant of the Richmond General Penitentiary, 40 Stephen’s Green East, [Dublin], enquiring if the health of 8 named female convicts would allow them to be transported, as well as Orpen’s lengthy reply; letter from Rowan to Gregory informing him that the above female convicts are now being punished, and that he was obliged to place a male prisoner in solitary confinement; from Rowan to Thomas Taylor, requesting 2 policemen to accompany prisoner Michael Toole during his transport to Kilmainham Gaol [corresponding register entry refers to an attempt by Toole to burn down the prison]; from JS Townsend, James Palmer and [Maj] BB Woodward, [Inspectors General of Prisons], Inspector General’s Office, 41 Leeson Street, [Dublin], to Gregory, outlining their observations on the case, referring to an investigation into the conduct of the Roman Catholic Chaplain at the prison, and concluding that ‘the separation of Protestants from Roman Catholics in the classes… is likely, if continued, to perpetuate those unhappy divisions which exist’; from William Higgin, Richmond General Penitentiary, to Gregory, informing him 1 of the 8 female prisoners has chosen to remain at the penitentiary, while the other 7 have been transported to Kingstown [Dún Laoghaire] Harbour; and letter from Higgin to Gregory, arguing against the claims of the enclosed letter from Joseph Hamilton, Annadale Cottage, [Philipsburgh Avenue, Dublin], to [Richard Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant, seeking aid for the 7 female convicts and protesting that they were ‘cruelly oppressed, for conscientiously adhering to the Roman Catholic Religion’. Various letters annotated and initialled by Wellesley.

19 Feb 1827-14 Aug 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/428

File of letters from Conyngham Ogilvie, Killybegs, [County Donegal], relating to his memorial to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking position as chief constable of police and stating that his name had been on a waiting list since 1823. Includes copy of draft letter of reply from Henry Goulburn, Irish Office, London, stating that as he had quit his office [as Chief Secretary], he was of no use to him in this matter, 7 May 1827. Further letters from Ogilvie addressed to William Gregory, Under Secretary, referring to enclosed character references from the Earl of Mount Charles [Francis Conyngham, 2nd Marquis Conyngham] and Gen Sir James Steuart Denham [8th Baronet Coltness] [not present, returned to sender]. Also covering note by Gregory. [See also CSO/RP/1827/1789, CSO/RP/1829/308 and CSO/RP/1829/1459].

24 Mar 1827-8 Aug 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/429

Memorial of Richard Gregan, Newtownbarry, [County Wexford], to [Richard] Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking payment of £30 due to him by William E Lees, Surveyor to the General Post Office, Dublin and brother to Sir ES [Edward Smith] Lees [secretary to the Postmasters General]. Refers to unspecified enclosures [not present, returned to sender].

23 Mar 1827-26 Mar 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/430

Memorial of Mary Moore, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking employment for one of her sons following the death of her husband Rev James John Moore, clerk. Signed by A Colles, Stephen’s Green, [Dublin], and Thomas Russell Cradock, [librarian], Marsh’s Library, testifying to her character. Also refers to enclosed character references from JC Talbot and Charles Grant [former Chief Secretary of Ireland] [not present, returned to sender].

[?26] Mar 1827

1827