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CSO/RP/1825/1591

Letter from J Hawell, [landlord], Old Court, Doneraile, County Cork, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, raising concern over the scheme to assimilate the currency of Ireland with that of Britain and seeking a more effective means of monetary dissemination. Observes the introduction and exchange of old Irish bank tokens for new currency, expected to be completed by 5th January 1826, cannot be realised overnight ‘as if by the word of a Conjurer’. Points out the Provincial Bank in the city of Cork has put little British currency into circulation, and highlights the potential that exists for fraud or exploitation of the poor on account of the differential in the value of the British and Irish money. He states the government proclamation for an exchange of currency at Buttevant, between the 10th and 23rd of November, is not widely known, nor can the cost of travel for persons living 50 or 60 miles distant be underestimated. Proposes that facility be given the people in a greater number of market towns in the county, through the local post office, collector of crown rents, or collector of revenue, and suggests the deadline for completing the exchange be extending beyond the 5th January. Expresses support for a gradual release of British currency in order to provide a working medium for the transactions of business and to prevent confusion and embarrassment to the public.

8 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1592

Letter from Reverend John Wright, magistrate and Church of Ireland rector, Killeevan Glebe, Newbliss, County Monaghan, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, seeking to promote his claim for advancement under government. Alludes to a promise by Robert Peel, [Chief Secretary of Ireland, 1812-1818] to recognise his past services to government and also mentions a recommendation in his favour by Lord Castlereagh [Robert Stewart]. Claims to have served as a magistrate and clergyman in the established church for a period of 36 years and continues to serve.

11 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1593

Letter from Thomas Anthony Southwell, 3rd Viscount Southwell, 10 Queen Square, Bath, England, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, recommending the appointment of Francis Sandes of Sallyglinn, County Kerry, to a church vacancy in Abbeyfeale, in County Limerick. The living, he observes, has not been vacant for more than two months and ‘there is no danger yet of a lapse’. Points out that Sandes ‘is not yet ordained’ but awaits ‘a nomination to receive [holy] orders’.

30 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1594

Letter from Thomas L Whistler, medical doctor, Galway, County Galway, to Dr George Renny, Director General of Hospitals, Dublin, reporting on a confidential enquiry from government as to the identity of persons in the Browne family of County Galway. Observes that the late Dr John Browne, who perished in the course of hospital duties of ‘contagious fever’ in 1822, is brother to Sarah Browne and James Browne. Proposes a communication might be sent to Sarah care of Mr O’Connor of Milltown in County Roscommon, and that she might subsequently make contact with her brother James, who is a student of physic in [Trinity College] Dublin.

29 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1595

Letter from Major General Sir Herbert Taylor, [military secretary to Prince Frederick, Duke of York, Commander in Chief of the British army], Horse Guards, London, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, acknowledging a communication on behalf of Redmond Burke concerning the purchase of an ensigncy. Conveys the Duke of York’s intention to offer his full cooperation on the matter.

12 Oct 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1596

Letter from William French, half pay lieutenant, 36th regiment of foot, Cloonquin [Cloonyquin], Elphin, County Roscommon, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, explaining his reasons for wishing to be excluded from the office of high sheriff of County Roscommon for a period of two or three years. States he put his case before the circuit judges [Sir William C Smith and Thomas Burton Vandeleur] who saw the matter ‘in a favourable light’ and wishes to have the final decision of government on his request. Indicates the source of his difficulty is the state of his property in the county, which is encumbered with a number of heavy financial demands; stresses he wishes to rectify his affairs and to build a dwelling on his land. [See also description CSO/RP/1825/694].

5 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1597

Letter from Charles Harward Butler Clark, [Newtown, Callan, County Kilkenny], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering a recommendation for David Aher, engineer at Castlecomber collieries, for a professional appointment under government. Also memorandum from Aher indicating in an application to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, he declaring himself willing to act as engineer ‘without salary, fee or reward’. Remarks he is prepared to offer himself on the understanding that existing work commitments will not admit of his ‘giving up any considerable portion of my time’.

1 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1598

Letter from Reverend John Pennefather, [Glebe House], Newport, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to the deanery of Emly in County Tipperary. Having served for a period of 40 years as a clergyman of the Church of Ireland in the diocese of Cashel, he remarks, his succession to an object of such ‘small value’ would constitute an inconsiderable elevation in rank. Refers to the support of his brother, Richard Pennefather of Cashel, in furthering his application for preferment and claims to have raised a large family, many of whom are in the now service of the crown in various parts of the world.

5 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1599

Letter from Bindon Blood, magistrate and high sheriff for County Clare, Cranaher [Cranagher], Ennis, County Clare, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing dissatisfaction over the selection of Kilrush as the town designated for the exchange of Irish currency for British. Complains that Kilrush is ‘a village situated on a Peninsula at the extremity of the County’ and is in no manner convenient for the great mass of the population, many of who need travel as much as 40 or 50 Irish miles to avail of the opportunity for exchange. A much better alternative, he remarks, would be the county town of Ennis on account of ‘its central situation’. Also draft reply from Goulburn stressing the proclamation states the facility made reference to is for the area close to Kilrush, with other parts to be provide for at a future date.

30 Oct 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1600

Letter from Joseph Gabbett, police magistrate of 4th Divisional Office, 70 Lower Mount Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting permission to succeed to the vacancy for assistant barrister of County Limerick, in view of the imminent resignation of Thomas Lloyd. States his claims have been previously presented and hopes the Lord Lieutenant will give due consideration to his application. Also refers to receipt of an earlier letter and acknowledges the uncertainty over the continuation of the office of clerk of the crown for Connaught.

12 Oct 1825

1825