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CSO/RP/1825/1631

Letter from Francis Dillon, 11 Parliament Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering observations on making church lands more productive and of greater value to proprietors. He complains that tenants have no incentive to improve the lands nor have they any advantage at point of sale. Recommends the introduction of a policy whereby the bishop takes the one-sixth part of the value of the lands [with valuations taking place every 7th year] and the tenant be given ‘a permanent interest’ in the holding.

5 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1632

Letter from RW Ferguson, W Miller, John Fenton, corresponding committee of the North West of Ireland Society [for the encouragement of Agriculture, Arts, Manufactures and Fisheries, for Counties Derry, Donegal and Tyrone], Londonderry, County Londonderry, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering a further explanation of the constraints on tenants bound by lease contracts to grind their grain at the manor or local mill. They point out the practice is widespread in the north of Ireland and use the example of the manor of Hastings, County Tyrone, over which leases were made in 1740; in that case, they stress, the proprietor obliged tenants on 36 townlands to use the mill of Mournbeg. Complains in many instances the tenants must travel a considerable distance to the mill, and that milling establishments are frequently in ‘wretched order’ making it ‘impossible to make good meal’. Also note with substance of reply from Goulburn stating that government cannot extent relief since the difficulty complained of is entwined in the rights of ownership of private property. [See also description CSO/RP/1825/1248].

8 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1633

Letter from Richard Griffith, civil engineer, Coleraine, County Londonderry, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking permission to engage a draftsman to prepare tracings of baronies and parishes from the Down Survey for the Ordnance Survey of Ireland. Indicates that such tracings are essential to resolve cases of dispute or uncertainty and remarks the fees charged for such work at the Record Tower [Dublin Castle] are ‘very considerable’. Also additional letter from Griffith, Dublin, to Goulburn, acknowledging reply and pointing out by way of clarification that application for map tracings will only be made ‘in cases of necessity’. States he is unable to say what the demand will be for tracings for individual counties but expresses his hope the remainder [of the northern territory] will prove easier to complete than counties Londonderry and Antrim.

24 Nov 1825-16 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1634

Petition of William Blair, late lieutenant, south Cork regiment of militia, Galway, County Galway, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment of himself or his son to a situation of employment under government. Recall his own loyal contribution to the crown having served for a period of 25 years in the Cork militia and stresses his need to provide for the interests of an elderly mother and family of 7 children. Claims his brother, Thomas Blair, acted as naval surgeon for 19 years on the ship ‘Majestic’ and was ‘present with Lord Nelson at the Battle of the Nile’. He also refers to the military service and sacrifices of three other brothers. With attached certificate in his favour from Richard White, 1st earl of Bantry, County Cork.

1 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1635

Petition of Andrew Murphy, former police constable, Tipperary, County Tipperary, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking a measure of remuneration or pension for past services following his discharge from the constabulary. Claims to have served in the proclaimed barony of Clanwilliam [counties Tipperary and Limerick] for a period of near 9 years but was discharged in June 1824 on grounds of incapacity having a ‘dislocated Ankle and three of his Ribs broken’, sustained whilst on active duty. Refers to earlier applications for relief which have not received an answer and asks a reply to the present be directed to James Roe, magistrate, Roesborough [Roseborough], 18 November 1825. Attaches to base a certificate from Andrew Armstrong, medical doctor, affirming that Murphy’s present condition is due to a fall that occurred whilst on duty, 17 November 1825; also certificate describing Murphy as ‘a steady, active, well conducted man’, signed by Roe and 9 other resident magistrates and persons of social standing in the town of Tipperary; also separate copy certificate from Wilson Ray, medical doctor and surgeon, testifying to Murphy’s poor state of health, countersigned by Samuel Evans, medical doctor, 16 May; 17 November 1825. Also second petition from Murphy to Wellesley, referring to a mislaid [medical] certificate sent earlier and reiterating his application for a pension or annuity, 1 October 1825. Attaches to base a medical certificate from Justin McCarthy, medical doctor and surgeon, and also certificate from D Campbell, [assistant] surgeon, 17 March 1819-29 September 1825.

17 Mar 1819-18 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1636

Petition of Thomas Dillon, Lismore, County Waterford, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, complaining of being ‘wronged and tormented’ by the magistrates of the town of Lismore and seeking redress. Explains he is of reduces circumstances and laments is regularly ‘insulted and Assaulted by a Lawless Rabble’ [from the town of Clogheen, County Tipperary] but can get no assistance from local magistrates, who rather expose him to ridicule. Asserts his account is testified to by local clergy and two men bearing the surname Grant from Kilmurry, County Waterford. He accuses Major Bushe, Edmund Taylor and [Reverend Dr] Charles Tuckey of failing to respond to his call for assistance ‘against the Aggressors in Clogheen’. Also copy letter from Dillon to Daniel O’Connell, barrister, Merrion Square, Dublin, seeking redress against those who refuse payment of his wages and threaten his life. Also memorial from Dillon to [the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle], complaining of the failure of magistrates in counties Waterford, Limerick, Cork and Tipperary, to offer redress or assistance. Outlines a number of charges which have not met with justice including one against William Quin for removal and injury of his dog. He further alleges that James Low failed to pay arrears of 17 shillings and 3 pence; that John Courtney refused to issue recompense for labour of 2 shillings and 6 pence; that John Baker used violence with the assistance of a mob in a dispute over a marriage promise [n.d.].

6 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1637

Letter from Reverend John Conolly, Church of Ireland clergyman and magistrate, Ballingarry Glebe, Borrisokane, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering an explanation of his objection to an application from Rody Kennedy and Edward Clarke of Borrisokane for a license to sell alcoholic drink. Encloses transcription of a letter from Francis Thompson, secretary, Excise Office, Dublin, to Palliser Wayland [superintendent of excise, Nenagh], seeking an investigation of the matter complained of by Kennedy and Clarke; with transcription of letter [below] from Wayland to Conolly, asking for an explanation over his refusal as magistrate to grant a permit to the applicants to sell spirits, 28; 30 November 1825. Also encloses a copy reply from Conolly to Wayland, insisting their disapproved of the application of Kennedy and Clarke arose from their considered opinion as to the unsuitability of the pair to conduct a public house. Expresses surprise at the call for information and defends the integrity of their decision, 1 December 1825. Also letter from Charles Rodolph Trefusis, resident commissioner of inland excise, Customs House, Dublin, to Goulburn, stating the protocol usually adopted in such cases was not adhered to by the officials. Acknowledges the jurisdiction of the magistrates of County Tipperary and asks that an apology be communicated to Conolly on his behalf over the matter, 3 December 1825.

28 Nov 1825-3 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1638

Letter from Dr Francis Barker, secretary, General Board of Health, 22 Bagot Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on fever patients under the care of hospitals in the city of Dublin for the month of November. Notices a small increase in admissions but is happy to reflect upon an improvement in the statistics for ‘deaths to recoveries’. Encloses a report on the fever hospitals in Dublin for the month ending 30 November 1825; provides statistics on the House of Recovery [Cork Street], the Hardwicke Fever Hospital, Sir Patrick’s Dun’s Hospital and Dr Steven’s [Steevens] Hospital [no data], indicating, for example, the number of patients admitted, deaths due to fever and beds not in use.

5 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1639

Petition of the Mrs Murray, widow, Cahirconlish, County Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting permission to have one of her orphan children placed in a state school. Remarks she bears responsibility for a large family, all of whom are without financial support following the death of her husband on active military service in India. Also letter from Captain Marlin Irving, secretary, Royal Hibernian Military School [for soldier’s children], Phoenix Park, Dublin, to Goulburn, acknowledging letter and indicating an investigation of Murray’s case will be entered into with a view to having her child admitted as a pupil to the institution.

4 Nov 1825-7 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1640

Petition of Samuel Smith Thomson, medical doctor, Belfast, County Antrim, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, soliciting the office of physician to the proposed new lunatic asylum of the city of Belfast. As to qualification, he explains, he is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is a practising doctor in Belfast for a period of near 20 years. Most of his professional experience, he adds, was accrued in his work with the dispensary of the fever hospital.

7 Dec 1825

1825