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CSO/RP/1831/221

Letter from magistrates assembled at Doonass [County Clare] Petty Sessions, Castleconnell, [County Limerick], to Edward Geoffrey Smith Stanley, Chief Secretary, recommending that the policemen stationed in Broadford, Ardnacrusha, O’Briens Bridge and Killaloe be removed to a single station at Clonlara in County Clare; referring to the political tension in the air they declare themselves ready ‘to take up arms’ for the protection of the nation, signed by Sir Hugh D Massy and four other magistrates. Also note on matter from Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of Police [in Connaught].

21 Jan 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/222

Letter from Robert Pilkington, John Butcher, William Booth and S Thomas, Office of Ordnance, Dublin, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, responding to an inquiry on the character of Hugh Kelly, who along with Richard Meathe, acts as contractor for various services to the barracks of Parsonstown [Birr], Philipstown [Daingean] and Tullamore; adding that should the Lord Lieutenant deem it necessary they will terminate his contract of employment. Encloses letter from Marlborough Parsons Berry, barrack master, Tullamore, King's County [County Offaly], to Matthew Winter, clerk, Office of Ordnance, recounting the view of his brother, a magistrate, on Kelly, who was once convicted for being intoxicated and was recently in attendance at a local meeting of carpenters calling for repeal of the union. Also letter from Gen A Armstrong, Castle Bernard, Kinnitty, King's County [County Offaly], to the Chief Secretary’s Office, reporting that Kelly is ‘an infamous character who is very prominent in all the agitating meetings’; referring also to a couple of individuals who were marginalised for failing to subscribe to the O’Connell fund.

12 Jan 1831-18 Feb 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/223

Letter from Walter Molony [Moloney], [magistrate], Gort, [County Galway], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, referring to charges against Patrick Walsh and Michael Walsh forperforming extortion on John Hardiman of Termon in County Galway. Encloses copy affidavit from Hardiman, land steward to Ross Mahon, Tarmon [Termon], County Galway, complaining of the behaviour of the Walsh family who used intimidation and threatening demands to extract money from him under false pretences; recalling their use of an armed party of ‘Terries’ [Terry Alts] to enforce demands for payment. [These documents were incorrectly filed with other material under original number 1831/121, but not related to that material].

4 Nov 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/224

Note indicating that papers relating to the dismissal of George O'Neill, sub-constable of the police, in March or April 1831, were requested and removed from the files of the Chief Secretary’s Office on 29 March 1838 [not present]; with signature beneath J Browning and marked above ‘Received’.

[1831]

1831

CSO/RP/1831/225

Letters from Frederick Homan, Arden Wood, Kilcullen, [County Dublin], and 12 Tavistock Row, Covent Garden, London, England, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, seeking to advance a petition of the Hibernian Philanthropic Society on the employment of the peasantry and poor law; requiring some input from the Lord Lieutenant prior to presenting to Parliament [but document has apparently been mislaid by CSORP].

20 Jan 1831-9 Jun 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/226

Cover letter from Jane Armstrong, late postmistress, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, enclosing a memorial to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking the clemency of government following removal from post of postmistress of Enniskillen over some ‘alleged irregularities’ in the accounts; pointing out that her family have enjoyed the management of the post office for 63 years and stating that herself and two sisters are now facing a very uncertain future; also reciting some family military service history. Enclosing printed Deputy Postmaster’s Quarterly Account with returns written in longhand; also enclosingprinted resolutions made on the occasion of Armstrong’s retirement in which it is agreed to present a ‘piece of plate’ in honour of her long service to the community, meeting conducted in the presence of Rev JC Maude and William D’Arcy.

5 Oct 1830-5 Jan 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/227

File of documents concerning the problems and reformation of Ireland as delineated by William Parker of Rock Cottage, Passage West, in County Cork. Includes printed petition from Parker to King George IV, king of the United Kingdom of Ireland and Britain, setting out his ideas on the state of Ireland, discussing in particular the advantages of land reclamation as against those of emigration as a solution to Irish poverty and idleness; also second petition from Parker to King George IV, elaborating on the practical details on his plan for the reclamation of waste land, noting the positive effects of increased employment, more productive land and better communications; commenting also on the utility of agricultural schools and spread of useful skills amongst the population, 1 January 1828. Also includes letter from Parker to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, discussing various aspects of the ills of Ireland, lawlessness and the apparent Roman catholic resurgence, especially Daniel O’Connell’s campaign for repeal of the union, 17 May 1831. Also includes newspaper cutting with heading ‘Repeal Of The Union – Distress In Cork’.

1 Jan 1828-2 Jun 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/228

Letter from Robert Ward, governor of County Down, Bangor, [County Down], to Edward Geoffrey Smith Stanley, Chief Secretary, commenting on the state of the South Down Militia and local corps of yeomanry; expressing some doubts as to the value of the yeomanry and estimates the number of men available for immediate service.

3 Feb 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/229

Letter from Col Sir John Harvey, [inspector general of police for province of Leinster], Kilkenny, [County Kilkenny], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, requesting permission to transfer John H Hatton, chief constable, from Griffinstown to Dunlavin in County Wicklow; indicating that the proposed removal has the approval of James Tandy, chief magistrate of police for Counties Carlow, Wicklow, and Kildare, and other local magistrates.

31 Jan 1831

1831

CSO/RP/1831/230

Letter from Hull Stephen Browning, Ballyvolane, Bruff, County Limerick, to Edward Geoffrey Smith Stanley, Chief Secretary, requesting advancement to the post of chief constable of police for the district of Bruff; adding he is closely related to Capt William Coote and to the late Lieut Col Coote of the 32nd Regiment [of Foot].

31 Jan 1831

1831