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CSO/RP/1819/464

Petition of inhabitants of parish of Islemagee [Island Magee], County Antrim, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting Talbot's intervention on their behalf, concerning payment of tithes. Describes how they have been victims of exchanges of livings made between different clergymen with whom they had made agreements concerning tithes. The clergy in question are Reverend Dean Graves and Reverend Dean Blakely. States that the breaking of these agreements by these clergymen, threatens them financially; ''The spirit of improvement which had languish'd during the late disastrous Seasons was just beginning to revive amongst us, when thus new calamity threatens to paralyze our exertions'. Signed on behalf of the inhabitants by Malcolm M'Neill, Corran, near Larne, County Antrim.

3 Apr 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/465

Letter from Francis Johnston, architect's office, Castle yard, Dublin Castle, architect to Board of Works, to Robert Robinson, Dublin, assistant secretary to Board of Works, concerning proposed house of correction to be built beside Cork county jail. Johnston presents his opinion on the revised plan, estimate and specifications sent to him by Robinson, including points on cell layouts and classification of prisoners. States his approval of the plans, and recommends them to government.

30 Mar 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/466

Letter from John Jones, Dungarvan, County Waterford, to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, concerning his earlier letter to Robert Peel suggesting to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, further alterations in the system of victualling in Ireland. Requests to know if the commissioners have reported to the Lord Lieutenant, Earl Talbot, on the matter.

15 Apr 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/467

Letter from Francis Johnston, architect's office, Castle yard, Dublin Castle, architect to Board of Works, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning proposals from the Dublin city grand jury for alterations and improvements to be made to Richmond House of Correction, Dublin. Encloses plans for the approval of Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, which encompass the improvements, including better classification of prisoners and provision of individual cells, 22 May 1819 [plans not present]. Also copy of letter from Johnston to Robert Robinson, assistant secretary to Board of Works, Dublin, concerning proposed Cork House of Correction to be built beside Cork county jail. Johnston states his reasons for opposing the building of the House of Correction on the prison site, 17 May 1819.

17 May 1819-22 May 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/468

Petition of Alderman Drury Jones, Dublin, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting consideration for appointment to vacant post of police magistrate, following death of Alderman Nicholas Hone.

Apr 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/469

Fragment of letter from commissioners of inquiry, office of inquiry, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning the accounts of the office of clerk of the pleas, Court of Exchequer, and their report on them, as requested by Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant. States that 'we have examined the several accounts submitted to us, and do not find that any of the Items thereof are objectionable'. Signed by 4 commissioners: Bertram Mitford; Thomas P Dickenson; Thomas Staples; and John Doherty.

19 May 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/470

Letter from Crofton FitzGerald, secretary of board of governors of House of Industry, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning request of Dr John Crampton, medical attendant to fever patients in Dr Steven's hospital, Dublin, for 90 bedsteads, recently used for fever patients in Richmond General Penitentiary. States that they can be provided if it is the Lord Lieutenant's wish, but adds that 'should fever continue to decline it is not improbable that in a Short period either Stevens or Sir Patrick Dunns Hospital may not be required for the reception of Fever Patients'.

5 Jun 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/471

Petition of William Jameson, 3 Palace Street, Dublin, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting transfer from his present post as clerk in commissariat department, to a more active post. States that sedentary nature of job has led him to contract a 'bilious complaint', and fears that to continue in his post will result in his 'premature death'. Petition certified by Colonel Charles Handfield, Commissary General.

23 Mar 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/472

Letter from board of governors of House of Industry, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning arrangements across the various hospitals in Dublin treating fever patients. Suggests that government transfer one or 2 of the medical inspectors from the Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin, to the Talbot fever hospital, James's street, Dublin. In particular, recommends John Crawford to be appointed master and medical superintendent of Talbot hospital, 'as a measure of great importance as the Situation is So Separated from the House of Industry, that it requires an Active, Confidential and Responsible Officer'; letter signed by 5 governors: James Henthorn, surgeon; Reverend William O'Connor, clerk; Edward Houghton, barrister; Reverend James Horner, Presbyterian minister; and Francis L'Estrange, surgeon. Encloses list of the medical inspectors of Richmond General Penitentiary, and a report of various fever hospitals under the House of Industry's jurisdiction [not present].

29 Mar 1819

1819

CSO/RP/1819/473

File of papers relating to fever hospitals under the jurisdiction of the board of governors of the House of Industry, Dublin. Includes letter from governors to William Gregory, Under Secretary, stating that Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin, is now vacated of fever patients, and being 'cleansed'; and that various appointments have been made to Talbot fever hospital, Dublin. Includes list of 5 medical inspectors of House of Industry, and suggests expediency of reducing this to 4. Encloses copies of board's earlier letters on subject, 29 March; 5 April; 9 Signed by Crofton FitzGerald, secretary to board of governors, 22 May 1819.

1819

CSORP1819/I85