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CSO/RP/1828/541

Memorial of Sgt Robert Moore, Dunnamanna, [Dunnamanagh, County Tyrone], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking to be appointed to the Revenue Police. Noting that he served as a colour sergeant in the 27th Regiment and also in the 8th Battalion and 2nd Royal Veteran Battalion.

22 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/542

Letter from Anthony Hart, [Lord Chancellor], Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that he has informed Timothy Doyle, magistrate of County Kilkenny of the charge levied against him and also informed Sir Nicholas Loftus, magistrate who is also affected by the charge.

2 May 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/543

File of documents concerning approval of plans, funding and contracts for the construction of a courthouse and gaol at Carlow. Includes letter from J Freeman, Richard French and Robert Gregory, Board of Works Office, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that the William Murray, Architect and Inspector of Civil Buildings has recommended changes to the plans including stronger walls to support an iron roof. Also letter from BB Woodward, Inspector General of Prisons, Leeson Street, [Dublin], to Gregory, warning that any further alterations will require addition costs and a further sitting of a grand jury. Also letter from Robert Robinson, Board of Works Office, Dublin, to Gregory, noting that Murry’s concerns have been addressed as a wooden roof is now to be constructed. Also letter from the Commissioners appointed to oversee the building of the Court House at Carlow, Grand Jury Room, to the Chief Justice, expressing concern that they are unable to levy the money on the county for the building and that no money is forthcoming from government from the consolidated fund. Also letter from Charles Burke, Athy, County Kildare, to Gregory, drawing attention to the difficulties for the Grand Jury in making a new presentment for funds and seeking the interference of government. Also letter from Alex Humfrey, 72 Lower Gardiner Street, to Gregory, noting that he is acting as solicitor for the commissioners and enclosing a contract for approval. File concludes with letters from Robinson and Murray approving of the contract for the gaol.

25 Apr 1828-28 Aug 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/544

Petition of Luke Kelly, attorney and solicitor, 23 Kevins Port, Dublin, to the Lord Lieutenant, Lord Chancellor and Judges of His Majesty’s Courts, seeking some civil position. Noting that he has been unable to pay the government licence fee to carry out his profession and as a result is in a dire financial position. Noting that his deceased son was also an attorney and that another deceased son died while attending Trinity College. Adding that he is nearly 69 years of age and has a family to support.

1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/545

File of letters concerning construction work to be carried out to the Gaol at Sligo. Includes letters from William Murray, Architects Office, Dublin Castle, to Robert Robinson, reporting on his inspections of the plans for the gaol and suggesting alterations to the location of solitary cells, the privies, the walls and doors and in a subsequent letter approving of the plans. Also covering letters from Robinson, Board of Works Office, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary. Also letters from Col I Irwin, Tauragoe, [County Sligo], to Gregory, writing on behalf of the Board of Superintendence of the Gaol of Sligo and transmitting a contract and plans [not extant] agreed to by James Caldwell, builder and discussing advances of public funds and grand jury presentments for the building work. Also letter from J Freeman, Richard French and Robert Gregory, Board of Works Office, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, suggesting alterations to the design of the gaol. Also letter from George Dodwell, Treasurer of County Sligo, to Gregory, acknowledging receipt of an instalment of funding from government.

15 May 1828-6 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/546

Letter from Richard Magan, Chief Constable, Belfast, to Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General, requesting leave of absence to attend to private business. Also letter from D’Arcy, Belfast, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that the request be granted.

28 Apr 1828-29 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/547

Letter from James B Johnson and William Carrol, church wardens of the parish of Killeagh, Castlemartyr, [County Cork], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, requesting copies of recent legislation concerning the non-residency of rectors of parishes and the regulation of vestries.

29 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/548

Memorial of Archibald Nicholson, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking to be appointed to the position of assistant clerk in the Ordnance Department. Drawing attention to the reputation of his late uncle, Joseph Nicholson, who served as Aid de Camp to General Dundas and raised a corps of yeomanry during the Rebellion of 1798 and was later appointed police magistrate under the Peace Preservation Act and Constabulary Act.

1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/549

Memorial of Bryan Kerr, 3 Exchequer Street, [Dublin], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking remuneration having being one of the party of constables who were severely injured during an attack on the police stationed in Churchtown, County Cork. Claiming that his life is in danger in Cork and Dublin having testified against those who committed the attack and also those responsible for the murder of George Balfour. Noting that he had to retire from the force due to a fractured skull.

1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/550

Memorial of the merchants and inhabitants of the North Wall and North Lots, [Dublin], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, complaining about the ruinous state of the roadways to the front and rear of the Customs House and observing that some misunderstanding appears to exist between the Paving Board and The Board of Customs over the maintenance of the roadway. Also letter from Richard Smyth, George Morris and H Kearney, [Commissioners of the Paving Board], Paving House, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that legislation requires the proprietors of a building to pay for the paving of their street and that they are taking the necessary steps to remedy the situation.

17 Apr 1828-28 Apr 1828

1828