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CSO/RP/1823/431

Letter from Major Samuel Maxwell, Charleville, County Cork, magistrate, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of expenses incurred in paying carriers for the conveyance of prisoners from Rathkeale and Limerick, on their way to Cork, and the difficulties of obtaining reimbursement, 27 February 1823. Encloses letter from William Lumsden, Charleville, police chief constable, to Maxwell, concerning Maxwell's request for a horse and car to convey convicts to Cork, 25 February 1823; and encloses affidavit of Michael Sarsfield, sworn before Maxwell, concerning his payment for conveying convicts, 25 February 1823. Annotations on reverse of Maxwell's letter, of opinion of John Sealy Townsend, KC, and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, 4;5 March 1823.

25 Feb 1823-27 Feb 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/432

Letter from Richard Martin, Galway, County Galway, MP for County Galway, to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, emphasising need for the continuance of public works schemes in the baronies of Ballinahinch, Moycullen and part of Ross to provide necessary relief for the labouring classes. Details the distress of the labouring poor, including lack of potato seed and inability to purchase flaxseed.

22 Feb 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/433

Copy of letter from Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary for Ireland, at Irish Office, London, to the commissioners of inquiry into Irish law courts, concerning the difference of opinion amongst the commissioners, on the subject of compensation payable to the prothonotaries of the Court of King's Bench; requests that the commissioners reach a decision on the matter, as required by the relevant legislation.

10 Mar 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/434

File of papers concerning case of Charles O'Neale [also spelt O'Neile], and a green wax process issued against him, to obtain payment of a fine levied against him for failure to attend court in Coleraine, County Londonderry. Includes letter from Rowley Miller, Moneymore, County Londonderry, to [Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle], detailing the circumstances of the case, and recommending that the fine should be refunded to O'Neale, 19 January 1823; also encloses O'Neale's affidavit, sworn before Miller, 19 January 1823; with subsequent annotation by Wellesley, on reverse of Miller's letter. File also includes letter from John Curry, assistant barrister for County Londonderry, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on his inquiry in to the case, and recommending that the money levied be returned to O'Neale, 12 February 1823.

19 Jan 1823-5 Jul 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/435

Letter from directors general of inland navigation, navigation office, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting to inspect the plan and section of the proposed canal and lock to overcome the fall at Parteen, County Clare, and O'Brien's Bridge.

19 Feb 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/436

Return showing quantity of potatoes required for seed, to be sent to the district of Connemara, County Galway. Return arranged by parish, stating the number of acres; quantities of potatoes, and to whom each consignment was sent. Return signed by Nicholas Malassez, assistant commissary general at Dublin, 17 March 1823. Place names listed in return: Ballinakill [Ballynakill]; Omy [Omey] and Ballindoon; Moirus [Moyrus]; Kilcummin and Killanin [Killinan]; Killeen and islands; and Spidal [Spiddal].

17 Mar 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/437

Petition of John McCullagh of Rasharkin, County Antrim, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, defending his former claims concerning the disturbed state of Rasharkin. Refers to outrages committed, including a shot fired at 'a poor boy named Burns who was weaving on his loom'.

10 Feb 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/438

Letter from Samuel Hollingsworth, Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin, governor of the penitentiary, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning a female prisoner sent to the penitentiary from Wicklow, by order of the assizes judge, Justice Johnson. Requests to know if he can admit a prisoner sent in this way, 15 March 1823. Also letter from Hill Wilson Rowan, Richmond General Penitentiary, governor of the penitentiary [successor to Hollingsworth], to Gregory, requesting permission to discharge the prisoner in question, Catherine Kavanagh, and complaining of her disruptive behaviour, 29 April 1823.

15 Mar 1823-29 Apr 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/439

File of papers relating to case of Patrick Keating, originally of Caher, County Tipperary, former crown witness in trial of murder of William Baker of Lismacue, County Tipperary. Includes letter from Keating, 21 Trinity Place, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, detailing the extent of persecutions pursued against him; requests to receive the government protection which he was promised, and requests government employment, 1 February 1823; encloses copies of letters concerning his case, including his efforts to obtain money from an account established by magistrates and gentry of County Tipperary, to offer a reward for information on the murder, and also concerning his wife's refusal to live with Keating, 11 March 1818-4 December 1822.

11 Mar 1818-29 Dec 1823

1823

CSO/RP/1823/440

Letter from Henry Townsend, secretary to the commissioners of Irish fisheries, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning plans to sub-divide the fisheries district of Baltimore, County Cork. Attributes delay in doing so to the absence of the commissioners; advises that a letter from Dublin Castle on the subject would 'hasten their decision'. Also advises on the need to enforce proper attendance by the commissioners of the fisheries board.

19 Mar 1823

1823