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CSO/RP/1823/111

Letter from James Hozier, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting to be allowed to continue in his post as a magistrate for County Carlow, 13 December 1822, emphasising his services to the peace of the county. Encloses certificate from John S Rochfort, Carlow, a governor and magistrate of County Carlow, stating that a magistrate is much needed at Hacketstown, County Carlow, a 'troublesome & litigious... neighbourhood', 12 December 1822.

12 Dec 1822-13 Dec 1822

1822

CSO/RP/1823/112

Letter from James Corry, Linen Board, Dublin, secretary to Trustees of Linen and Hempen Manufactures, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing, as requested, the response of the Linen Board to a petition from Joseph Green, Ballymahon, County Longford, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, stating that he is employed in hackling flax for a living, and requesting to be supplied with a set of hackels, allowed by the Linen Board, 24 December 1822. [board's response not present]; and enclosing Green's original petition. Also petition of Green to Wellesley, renewing his request. Notes that he has 4 sons in His Majesty's service [annotation by CSO clerk indicates petition received 11 January 1823].

24 Dec 1822-11 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/113

Letter from Thomas Verner, Belfast, sovereign of Belfast, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning Carrickfergus jail, County Antrim, and recommending the dismissal of its matron, Isabella McCartney, 4 January 1823. Encloses proceedings of a meeting of the board of superintendence of Carrickfergus jail, held 2 January 1823, attended by Verner, Thomas Ludyard Stewart, and George Augustus Chichester, 2nd marquis of Donegall. Concerns misconduct of McCartney, and her assistant, Elizabeth Hasley, for 'bringing Spirits into the Gaol & drinking with the Prisoners'. Signed by Donegall, as chairman. Encloses copies of 3 affidavits sworn 9 December 1822, before Reverend Richard Dobbs, magistrate for County Antrim, deputy mayor of Carrickfergus, and chaplain to the jail, concerning McCartney's conduct. Annotation on reverse of Verner's letter, of opinion of John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, 11 January 1823. Also note by CSO official concerning action to be taken based on Townsend's advice [11 January 1823]

9 December 1822-11 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/114

Letter from Abraham Denroche, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, proprietor of the 'The Moderator' newspaper, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing printed copy of letter from anonymous writer styled 'Candidus', 4 January 1823, concerning a proposed county meeting, to send an address to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, concerning the recent disturbances at Theatre Royal, Dublin. Refers to Wellesley's initial attempts to have those involved charged with a conspiracy to murder him. Candidus suggests that the county should instead send, 'An Address of congratulation to his Excellency on the acquittal of his countrymen from the imputation of a murderous conspiracy, would best befit the occasion, because it is a result at which so true a PATRIOT must unfeignedly rejoice'. Denroche refutes rumours in circulation that this letter emanated from the offices of his newspaper, 8 January 1823.

4 Jan 1823-8 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/115

Petition of Eleanor Kellett, Commissariat Barrack, Baggot Street, Dublin, widow of Lieutenant Solomon Kellett of the commissariat corps of waggoners, to Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, emphasising her husband's long service and her financial distress since his death. Requests government pension.

18 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/116

Letter from Anna Maria Wemyss, Cork, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, applying on behalf of her brother, and his dependents, for government assistance, 6 January 1823. Encloses her petition to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting that her brother, Mr Wemyss, district paymaster at Cork, be removed to a post in custom house, or other civil appointment, to enable him to financially support his family. Praises Wellesley and refers to the events at Theatre Royal Dublin, and the 'attack on your valued life', 6 January 1823.

6 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/117

Letter from Michael Sharkey, grand jury secretary's office, Roscommon, County Roscommon, secretary to County Roscommon grand jury, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting to know whether it is necessary for magistrates presiding at special sessions, to swear the necessary oath at the start of every new session, as 'in many Instances they have declined doing so, Saying it was quite unnecessary', 18 January 1823. Annotation on reverse, of opinion of John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to CSO, 20 January 1823.

18 Jan 1823-20 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/118

Letter from Thomas C Steuart Corry, Rock Corry Castle, Cootehill, County Monaghan, to [Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle], concerning recent revisions to the county's magistracy, and possible plans to establish a regular police force in County Monaghan. Offers his services for any new post of chief magistrate.

3 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/119

Letter from John Maher, Freshford, County Kilkenny, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering further suggestions on subject of illicit distillation in Ireland. In particular his belief that lowering the duty on spirits and malt, would in fact increase government revenue. Outlines his calculations on the subject, and also his suggestions on improving the situation of the lower orders in relation to Irish pork trade.

13 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/120

Petition of the stone masons and labourers of town and county of Galway, County Galway, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, emphasising their distress, and requesting to be employed in public works in the county. Complains of failure of public works schemes in the area to benefit those genuinely in need of assistance. Refers to works under supervision of Alexander Nimmo, civil engineer, and complains that, '…no person will get work from him, but such as has been recommended by a favourite Gentleman who will put his daily pay into his own pocket, to discharge a prior debt'. Complains of conduct and salaries of Nimmo's stewards, 'Idling about, with their horses & servants…', and in particular, the refusal of the stewards to hire the local poor. Names of John Fitzgerald, Thomas Kelly, Stephen Leary, James Quinn, Frank Davis, affixed to petition, 17 January 1823. Also draft copy of letter from Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, to Nimmo, requesting him to answer the charges contained in the petition, January 1823.

17 Jan 1823-Jan 1823

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