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CSO/RP/1824/1931

Petition of George Dudley, bridewell keeper, Skibereen, County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting that one or two policemen be stationed near the bridewell to deter attacks on the building and upon himself. Points out the town police station and barracks are at a considerable distance from the prison and complains one of the front windows of the bridewell was recently broken and he was assaulted. Also alludes to injury done to his cattle and concludes he has attracted such animosity on account of his past employment as a baronial constable. Notes in particular, his past success against smuggling. Requests in postscript [‘Nota Bene’] he be appointed as a constable without pay ‘with one Suit of Police Cloathing [sic] - so as that the lower order may think I have authority as formerly’. Complains of conduct of Jerome Lynch, a peace constable, who lives opposite the bridewell, but who failed to intervene when he came under attack by a group of people. Adds Lynch ‘is a Catholick [sic] Rent Collector and papist’.

29 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1932

Letter from Thomas Abbott, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Mansion House, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, requesting he be endowed with a commission of the peace for the full term of his office. Stresses inclination to serve ‘his fellow Citizens in discharge of his duty’ and to contribute to the maintenance of the law of the country, in a manner similar to his predecessors.

3 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1933

Letter from [Bernard] Mullins, civil engineer, 17 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, seeking a personal interview on the subject of making an extension of the Grand Canal to Parsonstown [Birr], in King’s County [County Offaly]. Encloses letter from Laurence Parsons, 2nd earl of Rosse, discussing an application made to him by the directors of the Grand Canal for continuation of the canal as far as Parsonstown. Remarks that the distance of the proposed navigation is 7 miles and due to the nature of the landscapes a lock would not be required. Recommends a personal consultation with Mullins on the scheme.

31 Dec 1824-3 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1934

File of material relating to application for compensation by John O’Connor, of 6 Bonham Street, Dublin, alleged damage to windows and roof of property caused by stray balls from the racquet court attached to the Four Courts Marshalsea, Dublin, and of leaking sewerage into a stable. Includes letter from Major Benjamin Blake Woodward, 41 Leeson Street, joint inspector general of prisons in Ireland, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, stating that O’Connor was informed that personal attention would be given to the investigation of his complaints. Indicates that a sewer leaking into O’Connor’s stable can be rectified by ‘a trifling repair’ and erection of a cross wall and nets will prevent further damage from loose balls from the racquet court. Gives opinion that O’Connor has no claim for past damages for his application is ‘much exaggerated’, 20 May 1824. Also includes memorial from O’Connor to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, recalling his previous attempts to get redress. Reiterates protest at breakage of windows on rear of his property and loss of roof slates due to balls coming from the racquet court at the marshalsea. Also complains of contamination of his stable by an outflow of unclean water from the marshalsea and points to the considerable loss of rental revenue from both his regular accommodation and stables. Laments at lack of response from the prison inspectors and seeks restitution of Stg£503 for damages and losses over a period of 17 years, 17 June 1824. Also includes draft letter from the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, to O’Connor referring to his memorial to His Majesty George IV, King of Great Britain, and declaring as previously stated that ‘no grounds’ exist for payment of compensation, October 1824.

10 May 1824-19 Oct 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1935

Letter from Eyre Massey, 3rd Baron Clarina, William Monsell and Reverend Richard Dickson, overseers of the road from Askeaton to the city of Limerick, County Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, urging that construction work commence on the line of road between Court Bridge and the liberties of the city of Limerick. Observes that funds have been granted by the treasury for the work, and raises caution over local need for winter employment and warns of the perpetual danger of insurrection, 16 November 1824. Also letter from Richard Griffiths, Mallow, County Cork, civil engineer overseeing public works schemes, to Goulburn, reporting on application to begin work on road from Court Bridge to the liberties of the city of Limerick. Remarks that in July last his assistant was prevented from completing initial layout duties by local people who ‘broke his range rods and cut his range lines to pieces’. Adds on account of the wetness of the ground through which the road will pass, attention cannot be given the project until the coming of Spring, 8 December 1824. Also letter from Reverend Dickson, Church of Ireland rector and vicar of Kilkeedy, County Limerick, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, complaining of having received no answer to earlier memorial and restating application for funds to begin work on Limerick road, 9 February 1825. Also letter from Griffiths to Gregory, stating that existing capital in hand will not permit commencement of any new public works at present, although the situation will likely be improved by the month of March, 14 February 1825.

16 Nov 1824-14 Feb 1825

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1936

Letter from Joseph H Davey, 32 Stafford [Wolfe Tone] Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, seeking support for development of a new improved method ‘for communicating with vessels in distress at sea’. Claims to have improved upon the procedure introduced by Captain George William Manby [inventor of the ‘Manby Mortar’ and later the breeches buoy, which fired a thin rope from shore into the rigging of a ship in distress]. Outlines advantages of his proposed modification to Manby’s approach for sea rescue and notes its comparative small cost. Having attached a rope to the mast of the ship at a particular angle ‘a Boat or Basket is particularly attached, so as to be lowered and redrawn at will’.

17 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1937

Petition of William Armstrong, clothier, and Edward Armstrong, a blind pensioner, Clare [Claremorris], County Mayo, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting redress and investigation over an alleged attack upon them by 5 policemen of Clare, County Mayo, 13 November 1824. Encloses memorial from William and Edward Armstrong to Major George Warburton, chief police magistrate of Connaught, complaining of assault carried out by Sergeant Adam Johnson, John Flanagan, Thomas Golden, James Wallace and John Cooper, on 11 October, as they returned home from the fair of Ballindangan [Ballindine]. Describes confrontation with the police, whom they accuse of ‘being intoxicated’, the injuries inflicted and their failure to get justice, 16 October 1824. Also letter from William and Edward Armstrong to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, offering clarification over location of the alleged crime and reiterating plea for redress.

11 Oct 1824-13 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1938

Letter from [William Wrixon] Beecher, Ballygiblin, Mallow, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, promoting scheme for a new road between Skibereen and Bantry, County Cork. Remarks that a sum of £2,400 would be required to complete the work, which would be ‘of great public utility’. Indicates that further information can be obtained through consultation with Richard Griffiths, civil engineer overseeing public works schemes. Encloses memorial from the grand jury of County Cork [assembled at summer assizes 1824], to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking assistance with funding for the proposed road which will be about 5 miles in length, signed by [Matthew] Deane Freeman, foreman.

14 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1939

Petition of Bartholomew Galvin, clerk, Cursitor’s Office, Court of Chancery, King’s Inns Quay, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking appropriate remuneration for his work in the cursitor’s office and compensation for loss of earnings since regulatory legislation, passed on 23 November 1823, removed his fees. Claims that prior to the introduction to the act his remuneration amounted to about £400 per annum, but now he is without income for his labour which have lately increased. Stresses the importance of his office and responsibilities for a family of 13 persons. Document signed by James Hardiman, sub commissioner to Irish records commission, and 52 solicitors of the Court of Chancery. Also memorandum on the office of cursitor describing nature, function and remuneration, with reference to the several acts pertaining to same. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1940

Petition of John McDonnell, East Gate [Lodge], Phoenix Park, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking appointment to a situation of employment under government. Recalls his grandfather William McDonnell, was employed for nearly 20 years in the revenue department of Ireland, and at his death in 1814, he acted in capacity of surveyor. Adds his father John McDonnell, also served with the revenue department and died in 1820. Continues his father held the post of gate keeper of the East Gate of Phoenix Park, from 1803 until his death, which apparently was due to a ‘severe cold’ caught by a premature move to the gate lodge after it was rebuilt in 1817. Observes he personally had the benefit of a classical education, but his early experience as surgeon, was cut short by loss of financial support occasioned by the death of his father.

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