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CSO/RP/1824/1971

Letter from Richard Harty, [?Crossess, County Cork], to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, offering commendation and seeking restoration for John C Harrison to his post in the police, 15 March 1825. Encloses memorial of Harrison, Spanish Parade, Galway, County Galway, [late constable of police, Bearhaven, County Cork], to Gregory, requesting payment of outstanding wage arrears of Stg£7 2s 9d and reappointment to police. Claims he served in the constabulary for 18 months and was previously employed as sergeant with the revenue police in Galway. Alleges an element of ‘conspiracy’ existed in his dismissal since he was removed for engaging in ‘a simple and foolish Religious argument’, 7 January 1825. Also letter from James Daly, warden of Galway, County Galway, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, offering a character reference for Harrison, 6 January 1825. Also letter from Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police [Munster], Palmerstown, Dublin, to Gregory, insisting Harrison’s dismissal is fully justified. Remarks ‘He brought fake Charges of a serious nature ag[ain]st his Chief Constable’ and also against Mr O’Sullivan, a magistrate of Bearhaven. Observes that following an investigation, he was advised by Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, to dismiss Harrison from the police, 13 April 1825.

5 Jan 1825-13 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1972

2 draft copy letters from Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, to Thomas Ellis, MP for Dublin city, acknowledging his support for the application of Captain Hellyard for employment as chief constable of police. Indicates on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant that at present there is no vacancy for the position applied for. Also draft note directing a reply be made to Ellis communicating the Lord Lieutenant’s decision.

Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1973

Petition of Eleanor McGhee, widow, city of Derry, County Londonderry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking intervention over failure by Francis Mansfield of County Donegal to honour repayment of loan of £100. Observes the loan was agreed with her late husband’s father, James McGhee, who was later executed for burning an outhouse in 1800 following trial at Derry assizes. States that Mansfield now refuses to settle the bond for repayment, which now amounts to £250 with interest, citing McGhee’s conviction as the reason. Also relays that her father in law left all his possessions to her husband George McGhee, who spent his life on the sea, and died in January 1822. With annotation on back from John Sealy Townsend, King's Counsel and legal advisor to CSO advising on course of action to be taken by McGhee.

c13 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1974

Letter from Major Thomas Powell, Corkagh, Rathcoole, County Dublin, inspector general of the Leinster constabulary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, reporting that Richard Yeats [also spelt Yeates], sub constable of police in County Kilkenny, is unfit to continue work due to mental illness. Requests orders from the Lord Lieutenant as to the disposition of Yeats, 15 January 1825. Encloses letter from Lieutenant Urquhart, chief constable of County Kilkenny, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, to William Henderson [police constable of King's County], indicating his impression is that Yeats is not in an able state to possess firearms, 15 November 1824. Attaches certificate to top of letter from Dr William Ryan stating that Yeats has been detained for a period of near 6 months in the lunatic asylum of County Kilkenny, and as a consequence is ‘totally unfit, to be entrusted with arms’, 6 November 1824.

6 Nov 1824-15 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/1975

Letter from HL Breen, lieutenant of 4th revenue police, Kildysart, County Clare, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, raising alarm over level of organised disaffection in his neighbourhood and requesting police reinforcements and additional ammunition. Reports on 26 December 1824 a mob ‘armed with bludgeons’ and some firearms started ‘a sham fight’ in the village and broke into his lodgings. Observes they were dispersed by the arrival of the regular police and notes curiously the party appeared to be accompanied by ‘a genteel looking young man…wearing a white Silk Scarfe [sic]’. Mentions also the administration of illegal oaths in the locality and an attempt on the life of a school teacher named James Maguire. Encloses statement from Maguire alluding to the spirit of disaffection in the country and the presence of considerable numbers of arms in rebel hands.

27 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1976

Letter from Dr Edward Trevor, supervisor of convict transportation, Cove [Cobh], County Cork, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, expressing interest on behalf of his son for the post of overseer on the convict vessel ‘Essex’, 12 May 1824. Also letter from Trevor, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, reporting on plans to fit out the convict hulk ‘Essex’ which is at the Royal Harbour of George IV, at Kingstown [Dún Laoghaire], County Dublin. Conveys intention of employing a gang of ship’s carpenters from the Cove of Cork on account of higher wage demands from their counterparts in Dublin who are in combination. Remarks the carpenters from Cove have accrued useful experience in fitting out the hulk ‘Surprize’ and would make suitable foremen for the job at Kingstown. Also notes he has identified a suitable person to act as ship keeper and recommends his own son, who is presently in London, to act as overseer on the ‘Essex’, 16 May 1824. Encloses an abstract of an earlier letter reflecting on hire of individuals to fill key positions of responsibility on the ‘Essex’. Confirms that Robert Gilbert, deputy gaoler, Newgate prison, Dublin, has been selected as an appropriate person to fill the post of keeper, with responsibilities for the convicts. Adds a ship keeper has not as yet been appointed and makes commendation for his son as a well qualified person to undertake the duties of ship overseer, 11 January 1824.

11 Jan 1824-16 May 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1977

Letter from Major Samson Carter, chief magistrate of police, Doneraile, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, offering support for restoration of Thomas Pyne Flynn to magistracy on account of his active exertions in aid of the cause of law and order. Remarks Flynn was an instrumental figure in the apprehension and capture of criminal Timothy Sheehan, 27 November 1824. Encloses copy letter from Flynne, Mount Ruby, Mallow, County Cork, to Carter, setting out his claim for reinstatement as local magistrate. Alludes to long standing support for police establishment and contends his dismissal for over reacting to cutting of timber on his property and subsequently applying the Insurrection Act against the perpetrators, was not sufficient grounds for his loss of commission.

18 Nov 1824-27 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1978

Letter from Reverend George Hay, Londonderry, County Londonderry, senior Presbyterian minister of Londonderry congregation, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, commenting upon allocation of regium donum to the congregations of Drumlough [County Down], Anaghlone [County Down] and Portadown, [County Armagh], who are affiliated with the General Synod of Ulster. Acknowledges that both Drumlough and Anaghlone have had payment of the royal bounty confirmed, but the new congregation at Portadown awaits grant aid due to a misunderstanding at the date of the original application. Offers observations on distribution of regium donum and emphasises the need for a fair, impartial and independent allocation under government to the synod. Also letter from Hay to Goulburn, remarking upon the classes of regium donum into which the congregations of Drumlough, Anaghlone and Portadown fall. Suggests period of commencement of payment of grant aid to Portadown and discusses their omission from the regium donum grant. Points out that the congregation of Cork, which has been allocated £25 per year from royal bounty, is not affiliated to the Synod of Ulster, but of Munster. Also a note from CSO stating in which classes the applicant congregations are placed and also note containing some calculations on payment of the royal bounty.

11 Oct 1824-6 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1979

File containing estimates of maintenance and upkeep of living quarters of state officers and state accommodation for the year 1824. Includes detailed estimate of repairs and labour on the Vice Regal Lodge [residence of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley] and demesne in Phoenix Park, Dublin [extensive amendments added in red ink]; estimate of work on the Chief Secretary’s Lodge [residence of Henry Goulburn] and demesne in Phoenix Park; estimate for construction of a new gate lodge at the back of the Chief Secretary’s demesne; estimate of work on Ashton [Ashtown Castle] Lodge and demesne, the residence of the Under Secretary of Ireland [William H Gregory] in Phoenix Park; estimate of work on the cottage and demesne of the private secretary to the Lord Lieutenant [Lieutenant Colonel Meyrick Shawe] in Phoenix Park; estimate of work on the keeper’s lodges in Phoenix Park and repairs to the boundary wall; and estimate of work on dwelling occupied by Charles Shaw at Chaplizard, County Dublin. Also includes estimate of work on the Chief Secretary’s apartments at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the apartment of the private secretary to the Chief Secretary [Charles Oldfield Bowles] at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the apartment of the Under Secretary at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the apartment of the master of the [?horses] at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the apartment of the Aide De Camp at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the apartment of the state steward [Sir Colin Campbell] at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the state apartments and yard at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the Record Tower at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the Council Chambers and offices at Dublin Castle; estimate of work on the Four Courts and law offices; estimate of work on the new record offices at King’s Inns, Henrietta Street, Dublin; estimate of sundries required for use at St Mathew’s [Church of Ireland] Chapel at Ringsend, Dublin. Also includes letter from Robert Robinson, assistant secretary, Board of Works, Dublin, to William Murray, architect, Dublin, advising that surplus funds of an estimate held by Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, might be utilised ‘provided it is expended before the accounts for the year are finally made up’. Indicates that the Chief Secretary wishes to apply same to works on his lodge in the Phoenix Park. Encloses estimate for work on lodge and on the Chief Secretary’s apartments at Dublin Castle, 21; 27 October 1824.

Oct-Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1980

Letter from WJ [?Cromie], surgeon, Cove [Cobh], County Cork, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, referring to his unanswered letter requesting payment of 12 guineas for medical attention on James Johnston, sub constable of police, and seeking redress. Indicates Johnston inflicted a serious wound on himself with his pistol in the course of regular duty during the month of June 1823. Also note stating Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police [Munster], has made some provision for this case in an earlier consultation with government.

15 Jan 1825

1825