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CSO/RP/1825/1681

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, and Major Thomas Powell, inspector general of the Leinster constabulary, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, making a case for an increase in their individual remuneration and travel allowance. Compares their sphere of labour and responsibility with that exercised by other senior public servants and seeks equitable treatment. Emphasises the cumbersome nature of their workload, their exposure to personal danger, and a frequent travel schedule of about 20 miles each day.

1 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1682

Letter from Richard Griffith, civil engineer, Antrim, County Antrim, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reflecting upon an application for relief from Patrick Crowly, a stone mason of Skibbereen, County Cork, who engaged in construction work on a bridge without having secured a presentment or approval by the grand jury. He notes this is the third attempt by Crowly to solicit payment for his work, the former two ‘having been refused’. Returns memorial from Crowly to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, stating he erected a bridge on the line of road between Castletownbere and Glandore harbour in County Cork but has received no remuneration. He asserts that work completed on the bridge is consistent with the specification laid down in the presentment. Claims to have completed the bridge plus repair of the surrounding road under sanction of the grand jury for which he was paid, but remains owing for the initial phase of work. Asks for government intervention to have an order granted by the county grand jury for settlement of the outstanding arrears. Certificate added beneath by Richard O’Donovan, Richard Boyle Townsend, magistrate, and [Richard] Townsend of Castle Townsend in County Cork, attesting to the authenticity of the claim.

Nov 1825-16 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1683

Letter from Reverend George Madder, Church of Ireland rector of the union of Ballybrood, Ballybrood Glebe, County Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking government aid towards the completion of a line of road between the villages of Caherconlish and Hospital, in County Limerick. Refers to an enquiry in 1822 into local communications by Richard Griffith, civil engineer, and observes the existing pass presents an impediment to local trade to the city of Limerick. Remarks upon the general level of distress amongst the local population, many of whom are facing a shortage of provisions and some already are ‘without Potatoes’. Stresses the prospect of employment on the proposed railroad in the region is unlikely to be of value to the labouring classes in the district; their need would be best served, he emphasises, by the commencement of a scheme of public works on the road for which the application is made. The area has been largely overlooked as to government aid, he remarks, and there is no resident gentry in the neighbourhood; a clergyman of the established church was not installed until the year 1814.

15 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1684

Letter from John Cheyne, consultant physician at the Coombe Hospital, Howth, County Dublin, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, complaining of the debilitating effects of recent sickness and indicating his intention to make a journey by sea at the first opportunity. Requests to be informed if a formal application to the Lord Lieutenant is required to account for this absence from duties, and if so, to state he will be away from work for a period of 6 weeks.

18 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1685

Letter from Major Samson Carter, chief police magistrate of County Cork, Doneraile, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on a claim from Richard Bailey [sub constable] for recovery of costs associated with the forage of horses dating back to November 1823. He explains the circumstances of the case and observes that Captain Dalton, chief constable of police, Kilworth, County Cork, advised Bailey of the necessity of making application to the [forage] contractors for the arrears but he delayed doing so ‘til long after his contract had expired’. Returns letter from George King, 3rd Earl of Kingston, Mitchelstown, County Cork, to Goulburn, drawing attention to the matter of the unsettled account and seeking a resolution. Also encloses demand from Bailey for the provision of forage for three horses for three days and nights at the sum of 15 shillings.

24 Nov 1823-16 Nov 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1686

Letter from Michael Sharkey, secretary to the grand jury, Roscommon, County Roscommon, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking clarification on the number of days public works need be completed prior to drawing up accounts. Refers to the lack of information given in the 59th act of George III, chapter 84, and indicates he has been prevailed upon by the magistrates at the special sessions of October last to make an effort to clear up any doubts on the matter. With response on back from John Sealy Townsend, King’s Counsel and legal advisor to the Chief Secretary’s Office, stressing the details requested by Sharkey are laid out clearly in the 49th act of George III, chapter 84, section 22, and have not been repealed.

14 Dec 1825-17 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1687

Letter from Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police, Cashel, County Tipperary, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing a report from Lieutenant William [Percy], chief constable of police, Cahir, County Tipperary, concerning a charge of theft against Michael Walsh, a sub constable stationed at Newcastle, County Tipperary. States the evidence indicates Walsh is guilty of stealing a watch from Bartholomew Dunne, a shopkeeper of Clogheen, and of absconding from his quarters with items of police clothing in his possession and ammunition, 16 December 1825. Also encloses copy affidavit of Dunne complaining that a silver watch valued at 30 shillings was taken from his place of abode. He suspects the watch was pawned by William Frehy [Frey], a publican of Newcastle, and expresses his conviction that Walsh is the person primarily responsible for the theft. Statement given before Edwin Taylor, magistrate of Clogheen, 13 December 1825.

13 Dec 1825-16 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1688

Petition of Michael Shed, pensioner of the 49th regiment of foot, Youghal, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting a post of employment in the police establishment. States he was recently discharged because of rheumatism following a period of military service at the Cape of Good Hope [South Africa]. Stresses his fitness to hold such a position being just 30 years old and by past profession a tailor. Remarks upon his own good character and claims the support of Colonel William Bagwell, MP for County Tipperary, and also Richard Pennefather, 4th baron of Irish Court of Exchequer.

c21 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1689

File of material relating to a complaint by John Lytle, former watchman in the 2nd division of police, Dublin, over alleged mistreatment and dismissal from the police establishment. Includes memorial from Lytle, 47 Brunswick Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking an investigation of the circumstances surrounding his removal from the police. For past services rendered, he seeks payment of compensation or a post of employment under government. Complains his evidence was not fairly considered by the police authorities or magistrates following dismissal for the arrest of Richard Leonard on Queen Street on the night of 30 October 1825. Observes he intervened whilst on duty to settle a dispute between two men but was attacked by Leonard who accused him of being an Orangeman. He claims he and his brothers have acted in the defence of government over past decades and he gave service to Captain Henry Clements of Ashfield, County Cavan, during the course of the 1798 Rebellion; also claims an instrumental part in the pursuit and apprehension ‘of about 100 Robbers of the worst Character’, a high proportion of whom were transported, 13 December 1825. Also includes copy letter from Oliver C Sherwood, superintendent clerk, 2nd division of police, to the chief magistrates of police, Dublin, reporting Lytle’s case was given a fair hearing but he was found guilty of misconduct; they conclude his ‘general character is that of an extremely troublesome, and ill tempered man’, 19 December 1825. Also includes copy letter from Sherwood to the chief magistrates of police, answering an allegation from Lytle that he was refused recompense for his part in the recovery of £40 stolen from ‘A poor Cow jobber from [County] Kerry having gone into a cellar of ill fame on Barrack Street’. He states that Lytle was not actually concerned in bringing the perpetrators to justice but had presented a man named ‘Keegan’ who was released without charge by the magistrates, 7 January 1826.

13 Dec 1825-9 Jan 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1825/1690

Letter from Benjamin Riky, deputy clerk of the crown for Dublin city and for King's County [County Offaly], Queen's County [County Laois], and counties Meath, Westmeath, Carlow and Kildare, Rutland [Parnell] Square, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, expressing his thanks for appointment to the post of clerk of the crown for the Connaught circuit. Conveys his intention to carry out the duties to the best of his ability and signals his acceptance of a number of conditions of employment including the succession of George Gibbs as deputy clerk of the crown on the home circuit. With note of affirmation added beneath in the hand of the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket].

15 Dec 1825

1825