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CSO/RP/1825/1751

Petition of Patrick Begley, Corrofin, County Clare, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting an appointment to the police establishment of Ireland. States he has made application to local magistrates for a post in the constabulary but without success; claims at 27 years of age he is in good health and able to do the duties required in the force. Also certificate in his favour signed by Reverend Frederick Blood, Church of Ireland rector of Kilnabay [Killinaboy], Boston, County Clare, and 2 others. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

27 Dec 1825-29 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1752

Letter from Lieutenant [William] Frederick Ebhart [or Ebhardt], chief constable of police, Cootehill, County Cavan, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking clarification over the value of Irish coins vis-á-via British under the new Currency Act [6th of George IV, chapter 79]. Reports the reluctance of local shopkeepers to give full value in Irish currency for the English shilling which has resulted in public dissatisfaction. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

5 Jan 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1825/1753

Letter from J Thompson, 26 Hardwicke Street, Dublin, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, seeking a personal interview with the Chief Secretary on the question of the metal main and pipe water accounts. Makes reference to the aid given by Mr Ellis [possibly Thomas Ellis, MPs for Dublin city] and Alderman [Robert] Harty on the matter to date, and hopes his views will ‘accord’ with those of the Chief Secretary whenever he addresses the corporation [likely the Corporation for Paving, Cleaning and Lighting the streets of Dublin] on the issue.

3 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1754

Anonymous letter from Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of the negative ramifications of a shortage of copper coinage in the town. Suggests the greater part of the problem is due to speculation by holders of copper in expectation of the Irish coinage commanding a favourable exchange rate under the implementation of the Currency Act [6th of George IV, chapter 79], by which Irish money will be assimilated with British. Seeks the intervention of government to enforce the law.

5 Jan 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1825/1755

Petition of the inhabitants of the south island of Arran, County Galway, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting advance of a measure of government relief due to the absolute failure of the potato crop. They state the larger part of the 3,000 or so inhabitants on the isles of Arran are presently ‘in a most deplorable state of want’. Indicates the cause of the problem can be traced to a severe drought of last summer and warns the people do not have the means to buy food or provisions. Because of malnutrition, they warn, fever is now on the increase. Petition signed by Michael Gibbons, Roman Catholic priest, and 4 others.

7 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1756

Letter from Major John Colpoys Bloomfield, Castle Caldwell, near Church Hill, County Fermanagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing a cover letter from Edward Archdall, [written from Kildare Place, Dublin], with memorial from John Gregston [Gregson], journalist and printer of the ‘Impartial Reporter’ or ‘Fermanagh Farmers’ Journal’ newspaper, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Gregston stresses his loyalty to government and requests the indulgence of having the proclamations inserted for publication. Application attested beneath by Lord Enniskillen [John Willoughby Cole, 2nd earl of Enniskillen] and [Lieutenant General Mervyn] Archdall, of Castle Archdale, plus 5 other members of gentry. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

30 Nov 1825-4 Jan 1826

1826

CSO/RP/1825/1757

Letter from William Henry Ellis, assistant barrister of County Mayo, 39 North Cumberland Street, Dublin, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, acknowledging letter and receipt of two acts concerning weights and measures. Reflects on the practical meaning of the acts and on duties prescribed in and out of session; indicates he has made a communication with the clerk of the peace [Thomas Gildea] on the subject. Also makes reference to an official circular which has not came to hand, and comments upon a return to government on civil and criminal business. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

31 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1758

Letter from John Quinn, president, chamber of commerce of Newry, County Down, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, appealing for the intervention of government to enable the commissioners of inland navigation to carry out an extension of the Newry Canal. Encloses copy of letter to the commissioners for the issue of money for public works, laying out the economic rationale for the proposed enlargement of the canal. Calculates a sum of £70,000 will be needed to complete the works which will open up a vital shipping channel between the town of Newry and the sea. Stresses the positive consequences that will accrue such as an increase in revenue and a boost to trade and prosperity. With copy reply on base from John Galloway, secretary to the commissioners for the relief of trade, 37 North Cumberland Street, Dublin, stating that funds in hand are not adequate for the project envisaged. [See also description CSO/RP/1825/1428].

7 Nov 1825-26 Dec 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1759

Memorandum of a memorial from Charles O’Hara, Nymphsfield, Collooney, County Sligo, to the commissioners of His Majesty’s revenue, Dublin, requesting an exemption of arrears of crown rent on property on Wellington Quay, near Essex Bridge, Dublin [the old custom house, Dublin] in the period since December 1822, and asking that the future rent on the premises is apportioned in accordance to size of holding taken by an individual tenant. [See also description CSO/RP/1819/662].

[1825]

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1760

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting on a mental breakdown suffered by Christopher Brunt, sub constable of police, County Galway, 28 December 1825. Encloses an extract of two letters from Mr Malony, chief constable of police, Gort, County Galway, remarking that Brunt has ‘completely lost his senses’ having attempted to kill a man using his sword. Recites the opinion of Dr Mulville that his condition arises from a ‘wound he received in the Head at Ahascragh’. Recommends his detention in a lunatic ward as he is proving most laborious to supervise, 23; 27 December 1825. Also letter from Richard Grace, moral governor, Richmond Lunatic Asylum, Dublin, to Gregory, stating a vacancy now exists for a male patient, 30 December 1825.

23 Dec 1825-30 Dec 1825

1825