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CSO/RP/1823/181

File of papers relating to contract to operate Dublin-Limerick mail coach, and the negotiations between the Irish Post Office and the Bourne family, the holders of the contract. Includes copy of letter from William H Bourne, Terenure, Dublin, to [Lawrence Parsons, 2nd earl of Rosse, joint Irish Post Master General], concerning a meeting between Rosse, the Bournes, and members of Limerick Chamber of Commerce, in April 1821, concerning the terms of an agreement that was reached, for the renewal of Bournes' contract, on the condition that the speed of the Limerick mail coach was increased. Bourne complains that the agreement has subsequently been reneged upon. Requests Rosse's interference, 11 January 1823. Also includes copy of letter of reply from Rosse, Parsonstown [Birr], King's County [County Offaly], to Bourne, reiterating his belief that the Bournes are entitled to be shown a preference by government, in the awarding of the Limerick mail coach contract, 13 January 1823. File also includes letter from Sir Edward Smith Lees, secretary to Irish Post Masters General, to [unknown recipient], 26 January [1832], enclosing copies of extracts of letters received by Lees, and by Thomas Orde Lees, chief clerk in Irish Post Office, from Earl Rosse, concerning the contract, 22 March 1821-7 June 1822.

22 Mar 1821-26 Jan [1823]

1823

CSO/RP/1823/182

Letter from Eliza Walsh, 15 Georges Place, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, emphasising her poverty and distress, and requesting government relief for her and her children [letter postmarked 28 January 1823].

[28 Jan 1823]

1823

CSO/RP/1823/183

Petition of John Rice of Bailieborough, County Cavan, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting an answer to his petitions respecting his claims for unpaid salary due to him, from his former employment in the Irish revenue. Refers to being 'misrepresented to the Board', and suspended following an injury sustained whilst on duty.

27 Jan 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/184

Memorandum respecting the Church of Ireland rectory of Galloon, County Fermanagh, belonging to the Chancellorship of Clogher, County Tyrone. Includes information on the number of townlands contained within it, and the value of its tithe. Concerns an Order in Council, dated 17 January 1804, to recast the parishes of Galloon and Drummully. Details the proposed new arrangements. Memorandum prepared [1823].

[1823]

1823

CSO/RP/1823/185

Note from 'HCS' [Major Henry Charles Sirr, police magistrate of Dublin], recommending the printing of additional copies of the Hue and Cry in Ireland, [Hue and Cry and Police Gazette], '...more particularly now as constables will be more numerous...' [under the new police act].

3 Sep 1822

1823

CSO/RP/1823/186

Letter from John Lynch, 53 Church Street, Dublin, formerly sergeant in 57th (West Middlesex) regiment of foot, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, renewing his request for government employment.

[Jan 1823]

1823

CSO/RP/1823/187

Letter from Joseph Stevenson, Gresham's Hotel, Dublin, secretary to Belfast Academical Institution, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating that a deputation from BAI have arrived in Dublin, and requesting that they be granted an interview with Goulburn, concerning their petition for the renewal of the parliamentary grant to BAI, 28 January 1823. Also letter from Stevenson, to Edward I Johnston, private secretary to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting that Johnston will meet the deputation, consisting of Stevenson, Hugh Kennedy, and Reverend McEwin, 30 January 1823. Also 2 letters from Stephenson, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning arrangements for the deputation to meet with Gregory, at Dublin Castle, 3; 6 February 1823.

28 Jan 1823-6 Feb 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/188

File of papers relating to case of Robert Walker, magistrate of County Dublin, as recommended by Sir Robert Shaw, MP for Dublin city. Includes letter from Walker, Spring Valley, Rathfarnham, County Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, referring to his repeated requests for redress of his grievance, concerning a valuation made by the commissioners of wide streets, on Walker's property in West Liffey Street, Dublin. Urges payment of the sum awarded by the valuation, and the arrear of rent that has accrued since, 25 January 1825.

24 Sep 1822-25 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1823/189

Letter from William J Baldwin, 21 Craven Street, Strand, London, England, magistrate for County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, 4 January 1823, enclosing a statement [which he wrote previously but had not yet sent], to Wellesley, detailing and defending his conduct as a magistrate, and also that of his friend, Philip Harding, also a magistrate for County Cork. States that although he has since learnt that he is to continue as a magistrate, Harding has indeed been superseded, therefore he has sent the statement on his behalf. Statement offers a lengthy defence of Baldwin and Harding's conduct as magistrates. Refers to hostility of other local magistrates, particularly, Hodges Eyre of Macroom, towards Harding, because Harding is a Roman Catholic. Also offers his opinions on the characters and conduct of several of the other magistrates in the county, in particular, highlighting Eyre's Orange and 'party' sentiments [4 January 1823]. Also letter from Baldwin, 34 Upper Norton Street, Portland Place, London, to Edward I Johnston, private secretary to Wellesley, concerning a reply received from Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning Harding and his commission of the peace, 4 February 1823.

4 Jan 1823-4 Feb 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/190

Letter from Timothy Horgan [County Cork], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, renewing his earlier request for compensation for losses sustained, following the burning of his house at Churchtown, County Cork, by an armed banditti.

20 Jan 1823

1823