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Match 1 from 'CSO/RP'
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CSO/RP/1821/168
TITLE:

Papers concerning complaints of Richard Madden, debtor held in Kilmainham jail, Dublin
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Petition from Richard Madden, debtor imprisoned in Kilmainham marshalsea, Dublin, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, detailing complaints against the jailor of Kilmainham, complaining of eye infections amongst other prisoners, and requesting to be moved to an alternative 'cleanly' apartment in the prison, rent free, 8 September 1821. Also letter from Reverend Forster Archer, Inspector General of Prisons office, Camden Street, Dublin, Inspector General of Prisons Ireland, to Grant, reporting on his investigation of Madden's claims. Concludes that Madden attempted to evade payment of fees and rent owed to jailor, and warns that, 'similar Expostulations will be preferred from this and other Gaols until a publick [sic] decision shall be made whether imprisoned debtors fees were intended by the abolition act of the last session or otherwise', 15 September 1821. Also petition of Madden to Grant, complaining that following his investigation, the orders of the Inspector General have not been followed by the jailor, 15 September 1821.
EXTENT:

3 items; 8pp
DATE(S):

8 Sep 1821-15 Sep 1821
DATE EARLY:

1821
DATE LATE:

1821
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

CSORP1821/172
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  • CSO RP 1821 168
    Match 2 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1680
    TITLE:

    Petition of James Creech, County Clare, requesting revenue or police department
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Petition of James Creech, Kilrush, County Clare, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting employment in the revenue department or police. Refers to his family's service in the revenue and excise department. Also states that he served onboard the His Majesty's revenue cutter, 'Vandaleur' between 1818 and 1820, helping to capture 2 smuggling ships, the 'Fox' and 'Lark'.
    EXTENT:

    1 item; 2pp
    DATE(S):

    16 Jan 1821
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1729
    Match 3 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1681
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    Letter from John Colthurst, Dublin, requesting employment in Dublin custom house
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Letter from John Colthurst, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to vacancy in Dublin custom house, or post of watchman on the quay. States that he has travelled from Cork, having attempted, unsuccessfully, to gain assistance from Sir Nicholas Colthurst, from whose family he is descended. Encloses testimonials in support of his application [none present - probably returned to Colthurst].
    EXTENT:

    1 item; 4pp
    DATE(S):

    13 Aug 1821
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    [no original CSO index number; presumably never registered]
    Match 4 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1682
    TITLE:

    Petition of Thomas Crawley, King's County [Offaly], requesting police employment
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Letter from Thomas Crawley, Parsonstown [Birr], King's County [County Offaly], formerly lieutenant in 59th regiment of foot, to Charles Grant, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, 17 June 1821, enclosing petition of Crawley to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, 17 June 1821. Requests employment in police establishment. Emphasises his military service, referring to a gun shot wound sustained in battle at San Sebastian, Spain in 1813.
    EXTENT:

    2 items; 4pp
    DATE(S):

    17 Jun 1821
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1730
    Match 5 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1683
    TITLE:

    Petition of Jeremiah Callaghan, County Limerick, requesting police employment
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Petition of Jeremiah Callaghan, Hospital, County Limerick, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting employment as a police constable. States that he has completed his apprenticeship, but can find no work. Petition certified by George Massy, magistrate of counties Limerick and Cork, 31 July 1821; also certified by several magistrates of County Limerick, including, Godfrey Massy; Thomas Frend Maunsell; Thomas O'Dell of Ballingarry; and Joseph Gubbins.
    EXTENT:

    1 item; 4pp
    DATE(S):

    31 Jul 1821
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1731
    Match 6 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1684
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    Petition of Patrick Casey, County Clare, requesting government employment
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Petition of Patrick Casey, Kilrush, County Clare, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting government employment. Emphasises his military service, and states that he received no pension or provision on being discharged from the army. Encloses discharge certificate [not present -annotation indicates this was returned to Casey].
    EXTENT:

    1 item; 2pp
    DATE(S):

    27 Jun 1821
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1732
    Match 7 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1685
    TITLE:

    Petition of John Cain, County Kerry, requesting revenue or police employment
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Petition of John Cain, Listowel, County Kerry, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting employment in revenue police or water guard. Refers to his military service as drill sergeant in the Feale Infantry.
    EXTENT:

    1 item; 3pp
    DATE(S):

    1 Aug 1821
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1733
    Match 8 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1686
    TITLE:

    Letter from Patrick Curry, requesting government employment
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Letter, and covering wrapper, from Patrick Curry, formerly of 11th regiment of foot, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting employment. Annotation on reverse by Gregory states, 'let him be noted for the Peelers..'.
    EXTENT:

    2 items; 2pp
    DATE(S):

    [Sep 1821]
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1734
    Match 9 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1687
    TITLE:

    Petition of Bartholomew Carly, Dublin, requesting government employment
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Petition of Bartholomew Carly, 30 Coles Lane, Dublin, formerly of 4th company, 3rd battalion corps of Royal Sappers and Miners, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting government employment. Refers to an earlier petition sent to King George IV in August, during the royal visit to Ireland. Emphasises his military service, including in the yeomanry during 1798 rebellion.
    EXTENT:

    1 item; 3pp
    DATE(S):

    [Sep 1821]
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1735
    Match 10 from 'CSO/RP'
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    CSO/RP/1821/1688
    TITLE:

    Petition of George Dunscombe, County Dublin, requesting government employment
    SCOPE & CONTENT:

    Letter from George Dunscombe, Carriglea, Rochestown, County Dublin, to Henry Addington, 1st viscount Sidmouth, Secretary of State for Home Department, at Dublin Castle [19 August 1821], enclosing petition of Dunscombe to King George IV, 19 August 1821, requesting government employment. Refers to his previous military service in the Royal Carnarvon Rifle corps as sergeant and school master. States that since his discharge from the army, he and his family have lived with Sir Richard Steele of Carriglea, where Dunscombe has worked as Sir Richard's accountant.
    EXTENT:

    2 items; 5pp
    DATE(S):

    19 Aug 1821
    DATE EARLY:

    1821
    DATE LATE:

    1821
    ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

    CSORP1821/1736

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