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CSO/RP/1825/571

Petition of the householders of Eden Quay, Marlborough Street, and Lower Abbey Street, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, complaining of the removal by theft of the flood gate of the public sewer on Abbey Street and of the damage caused to property by leaking sewerage. Points to the health risk to family members and servants in the vicinity for ‘at the return of each tide’ property at ground level is subject to flooding and contamination. States that redress was sought from the Ballast Office and from the Paving Board, but without success. Requests interference with the Paving Board to enable resolution of the problem referred to, signed by Joseph Graham, grocer and wine merchant, 97 Marlborough Street, and 15 others. Also letter from John Cossart, secretary, Ballast Office, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, stating they do not have responsibility for public sewers in the city of Dublin. Remarks that during the rebuilding of the quay walls care was taken not to disturb or damage existing sewerage housings. They emphasise too, were they to respond to every call of this kind, it would place a great burden on their time and manpower.

26 Apr 1825-24 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/572

Petition of Jeremiah Murphy, baronial police constable, barony of Iraughticonnor [Iraghticonnor], Tarbert, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting permission for leave of absence for a period of one month to visit his sick mother who lives in the barony of Muganey [Magunihy]. Stresses his commitment to his mother and large family, and appeals for a time away from ordinary duties ‘for the express purpose of administering to his afflicted mother in her dying moments’. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

24 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/573

Letter from Messrs Fleetwood and Darley, solicitors to the Bank of Ireland, 38 York Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting on the case of Edward Hogan, textile merchant of 11 Usher Quay, Dublin, who is accused of committing a fraud against the Bank of Ireland. Observes that Hogan, having forged a discount docket to the value of Stg£400 payable to himself, sailed from the port of Dublin on a vessel bound for New York, America, on 17 May 1825. Requests the Lord Lieutenant give orders for the despatch of ‘a fast sailing Cutter from Cork in hopes of falling in with this vessel’, or failing that to continue to New York and seek assistance from the British Consul in order to have the suspect apprehended and brought to trial. Also cover note from the governor of the Bank of Ireland [Hugh Trevor] to Gregory, enclosing affidavit of Jeremiah Haughton, woollen manufacturer of Usher Quay, stating the forged bill in question was endorsed by John Sayers, a shopkeeper based at Fethard, County Tipperary, and was fraudulently signed [in the handwriting of Haughton] by Hogan; sworn before John C Graves, chief magistrate, head office of police, Dublin. Also affidavit of Samuel Graham, an employee of Haughton, confirming that the signature purporting to be that of Haughton is a forgery, perpetrated by Hogan. He also considers another bill which shows in addition an amount payable to Jeremiah Mara [with address at 39 Bolton Street, Dublin], of £54 0 5½, again with a signature forged by Hogan; sworn before Graves. Also affidavit of Joseph Labatt, principle clerk, and John Finlayson [clerk], Bank of Ireland, Dublin, giving further details of the unlawful transaction, sworn before Alderman Frederick Darley, chief magistrate, head office of police, Dublin.

29 Apr 1825-23 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/574

Letter from Charles McDonnell, 29 Marlborough Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, offering to furnish information on the ‘Combination system’ in the city, either through personal interview or in writing.

29 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/575

Letter from William Knox, Church of Ireland bishop of Derry, [Bishop’s] Palace, Tobermore, County Londonderry, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking sanction for advance of £600 to be used in making a new road between the towns of Lifford, County Donegal, and Londonderry. Indicates his application comes at the behest of the committee of the grand jury of the barony of Raphoe, following passage of a presentment at the last summer assizes for the county. Observes that the proposed road will shorten the distance between the two points by a couple of miles and cut out some hills that are in the way.

27 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/576

Letter from [Reverend] Francis Langford, magistrate, Limerick, County Limerick, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, complaining of being fined for ‘Sporting without licence’ by the commissioner of stamps, and requesting interference of government to have the penalty cancelled. Alludes to his past exertions in pursuing the disaffected during the disturbed year of 1815 and observes for reasons of personal safety he always carries with him when out ‘a Gun or Case of Pistols’.

25 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/577

Petition of Frederick Rose, former keeper of the bridewell, Rathkeale, County Limerick, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting a measure of restitution following a loss of health due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. Recalls an attack on the bridewell of Rathkeale in 23 July 1821 by a party of desperadoes intent on realising a prisoner. States in his capacity of keeper, he sought to defend his charge; as he attempted to summon the police he was overpowered by his attackers, in the process having an arm dislocated and getting several cuts to his body. Complains due to the severity of the weather, he contracted a cold that subsequently led to problems in his arms. Certificate annexed to petition below, signed by John Cuthbert and 9 other magistrates of County Limerick. Also certificate from Philip O’Hanlon, surgeon, indicating he attended Rose in his affliction and confirms his inability to undertake manual labour.

12 Feb 1825-2 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/578

Petition of Thomas Kenniff, Mullingar, County Westmeath, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting intervention to secure bail to appear at the next general assizes of County Westmeath. Complains he is held in Mullingar Gaol on a charge of being an accessory to the murder of Denis Cormick, which took place at a riot at Loughnavalley, County Westmeath, on 26 April 1825. Asserts he is innocent of the charge and remarks he can raise between £200 to £500 in sureties. Certificate annexed below refers to the 'excellent character' of the applicant, signed by Thomas Fetherstone and William Meares Kelly, magistrates of County Westmeath. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

25 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/579

Letter from George and John Grierson and Martin Keene, His Majesty’s Printers, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking direction over supply of the parliamentary statutes to the masters of the Court of Chancery, King’s Inn Quay, Dublin. Acknowledges that orders have been received on the matter from Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, and asks if delivery is required and if the copies supplied should begin in the year 1819. Annotations on back by two persons [one is a legal consultant] reflecting on the issues raised.

12 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/580

Letter from William Eccles, attorney, 35 Eccles Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking access to documents held in the Record Tower at Dublin Castle in connection with the lands of Leperstown, County Waterford, which in past ages enjoyed an exemption to church tithes. Explains he wishes to consult the ancient charter of King John’s hospital foundation, and also those volumes produced by [John] Lodge, 29 October 1824. Also damp press copy reply from Goulburn, asking for a more detailed description of the documents he requires for consultation, 30 October 1824. Also additional letter from Eccles to Goulburn, specifying he wishes to see the charter by King John for the establishment of the Leper Hospital of St Stephens in the city of Waterford, and also seeks access to those sections of Lodge’s books that deal with property holdings in the barony of Gaultier, County Waterford. Annotation overleaf stating the charter is not given particular mention in Lodge’s work but there are many references to property in the barony of Gaultier, 2 November 1824.

29 Oct 1824-2 Nov 1824

1824