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CSO/RP/1828/1071

Letter from Richard Griffith, Boundary Survey Office, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that Lieut Col Thomas Colby has reduced the number of districts of the Ordnance Survey from five to four; recommending that a corresponding change be made in the Boundary Department and that three assistant boundary surveyors be let go. Also letter from Colby, Ordnance Survey Office, Dublin, to Gregory, noting that he is unaware of the number of assistants employed by Griffith and speculating on the number of positions who can be dispensed with. Stating that at the commencement of the Ordnance Survey the delays caused by the Boundary Department were vexatious but that these have been reduced through the efforts of Griffith.

16 Jul 1828-26 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1072

Letter from Edward Tierney, Cavan, to William Gregory, recommending that Eleanor Kerr, a crown witness, be assisted in moving her family to a different part of the country. Noting that her evidence led to the conviction of Peter and Bryan Galligan and Patrick Toner who were found guilty of burning the house of Matthew McEvoy of Dunbawn. Includes affidavit of Kerr, Derryleague, Urney, County Cavan.

24 Jun 1828-20 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1073

File of documents arising from a dismissal of John Alexander Wright, sergeant in the Kilkenny constabulary, for having brought charges involving minor sums of money against HB Wray, Pay Clerk of Queens County. Includes letters from John Harvey, Inspector General, to William Gregory, Under Secretary and Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, initially requesting permission to dismiss Wright but then concluding that Wright should be reinstated at the rank of sub constable. Also letter from Arthur Vesey, Abbeyleix, to Maj Powell, noting that the charges against Wright have been substantiated but drawing attention to the testimonials in his favour; also including list of charges against Wray which the magistrates have deemed to be unfounded. Also petition of Wright, 21 Thomas Street, Dublin, to John Harvey, Inspector General, claiming that he has been dismissed on a trivial crime committed without intention or bad motives. Also letter from Wright, Stoneyford, [County Kilkenny], to unidentified recipient, explaining his case and noting that he had reported William Palmer, sub constable , for his conduct. Also letters of support for Wright mainly from magistrates including from Lewis Moore; Frederick E Trench, Heywood, Ballynakill; John Howard, Ballynakill; [James] Horan, Ballynakill; RB Cameron, Callan; H Wemys, Stoneyford; T Neville, Armamult; John Flood, Floodhall. Also letters from HB Wray, Pay Clerk of Queens County, to Harvey, claiming that he never opposed Wright’s promotion and forwarding the opinion of magistrates assembled to investigate the case, who found that Wright’s complaints were vexatious. Also includes draft letter and memoranda.

24 Nov 1827-4 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1074

Petition of Michael Behane, boatman, Kilrush, County Clare, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, claiming a reward for having saved the lives of eleven individuals from drowning when their boat capsized at Kilrush and observing that a further fourteen persons were drowned. Listing the names of those rescued. Includes affidavit of Behane sworn before John Ormsby Vandeleur. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1075

Petition of James and Charles Blood, [?Tauntore], Ennistymon, [County Clare], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, claiming that their information lodged against Mathew and Terence Guthrie of [Kilshanny] parish was not correctly acted upon by AD John Whilly and John Flanagan due to bribery. Noting that their dispute concerns possession of a bog. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, noting that the complaint should be addressed to the Quarter Sessions court.

14 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1076

Letter from Joseph A Dames, Chief Constable, Nicker, postmark ‘Pallasgreen’, [County Limerick], to Maj Miller, Inspector General, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], wishing to know if individuals involved in a [Catholic Association] parade should be prosecuted. Reporting that the group of 40 men carrying green branches marched behind a flag bearing [Daniel] O’Connell’s image and went down on one knee while passing a [catholic] chapel.

15 Jul 1828-17 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1077

File of letters from Robert Atkinson, Boat Street, Newry and Downpatrick, [County Down], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking government protection and permission to sleep in Newry barracks; claiming that his life is in danger on account of his attachment to the British constitution; mentioning his brother in law, Richard Whitehead and claiming that his in laws forced his children from him and educated them as catholics; advising government to investigate Samuel Beck, a hat seller on Hill Street and James Taylor, Newry; claiming that he was struck by Edward Flanigan, a ‘steady Friend to O’Connells Gang of Traitors in this Town’; noting that he gave information against a private of the 86th Regiment who refused to remove his hat during a rendition of ‘God Save the King’ and also reported improper storage of gunpowder. Also letter from Robert Stewart, Newry, to unidentified recipient, noting that Atkinson is ‘anything but sound in mind’ but writes a good letter. Also draft reply to Atkinson, from unidentified official, Dublin Castle.

23 Jul 1828-10 Oct 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1078

Letter from TD Meares, Mearescourt, [Ballynacargy, County Westmeath], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that his son, John D Meares, be appointed a magistrate for County Westmeath, noting that he possesses an unencumbered estate valued at £2000 per annum and also offering to supply the names of 20 potential yeomen. Also letters from G Fitzgerald, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to Gregory, concerning his appointment to the Commission of the Peace for County Waterford following a recommendation from Maj Miller and mentioning an outrage committed on Thomas Grubb. Also letters from Anthony Harte, Dublin, to Gregory, noting that he has given directions for Meares and Fitzgerald to be appointed.

12 Jul 1828-13 Aug 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1079

Letter from Rev [J] Radcliff, [probably to Hill W Rowan], requesting leave of absence and noting that his curate, Rev Adamson, will undertake his duties during his absence. Also covering letter from Rowan, Richmond General Penitentiary, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

21 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1080

Petition of John Hamilton, Derryware, Dungiven, County Londonderry [Derry], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, claiming that he was beaten and slashed by Joseph, James and Andrew Leslie, Robert Craig and Thomas Robinson, under the pretence of enforcing a civil bill decree despite having been discharged as an insolvent. Adding that he has prosecuted four of the men and seeking government assistance. Includes statement from Dr George Love and Rev Robert Gray, Dungiven.

5 Jun 1828

1828