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CSO/RP/1824/2001

Letter from Denis Browne, Claremount House, Claremorris, County Mayo, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, offering extensive commentary upon the issue of illicit distillation and the legal means of its suppression. Alludes in particular to the imposition of particular still levies and alleges these are neither satisfactory nor effective. Comments upon the involvement of Whiteboys in illicit alcohol production in County Mayo, and seeks a full investigation of the present system of penalties. Also notices an increase in popular alienation from the established religion, a phenomena he attributes to an increase in activity of the Bible societies in the region; remarks that efforts to increase the size of the church through education or schooling has a tendency to make Roman Catholics ‘bad and dangerous subjects’. Annotation on front page of letter from Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, reads ‘I really cannot understand this epistle’. Also draft reply from CSO upholding and explaining the rationale of the present mode of fines on illicit distillation.

29 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2002

File of material relating to the dissolution of the public coal yards of the cities of Dublin and Cork and claim by Samuel Otway, late clerk, for compensation. Includes letter from Otway, 121 Abbey Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking settlement of outstanding portion of salary following dismissal from his post of clerk of the coal yards. Alludes to a number of charges he raised against John Barclay Alloway, director of public coal yards, Dublin, primarily over alleged mismanagement of financial affairs, 14 September 1919. Also includes letter from Otway, 16 Georges Quay, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, expressing resistance to reestablishment of the public coal yards. Reviews recent history of coal use in Dublin and points to the changing character of the trade. Refutes the charge of misappropriating coals for his own use and encourages an investigation of his own conduct in public service, 6 February 1822. Also includes letter from George Harrison, Treasury Chambers, London, assistant secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to Henry Goulburn, admitting that Otway provided ‘some information’ to the commissioners investigating the viability of the coal yards and recommending he be paid £100 out of the fund raised by Parliament for civil contingencies, on condition compensation was not paid him following cessation of his post, 19 November 1824. Encloses memorial from Otway, 16 Georges Quay, to the lord commissioners of His Majesty’s treasury, requesting measure of compensation or a situation under government. Emphasises his considerable experience as past 1st clerk of the government coal yards, and claims to have originally recommended the termination of coal yards of the cities of Dublin and Cork, which brought a saving to the public of £1,200 per year, 5 August 1824.

30 Jun 1818-22 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2003

Letter from Robert Fleury, Waterford, County Waterford, proprietor of the ‘Waterford Mail’ newspaper, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, seeking government evaluation of his newspaper in hope of securing a degree of patronage through insertions of the proclamations. Observes his publication has constantly sought ‘to advocate the principles of the Constitution’ in support of government. Annotation on base from CSO indicates government’s acquiesce to request by Fleury. Encloses letter from Fleury to J Doherty, [Dublin], requesting to learn the final determination of his application for the proclamations for his newspaper. Refers to some change in circumstances that may induce William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, to offer a favourable conclusion. Restates the value of his newspaper in defence of the crown, a matter of increasing importance since ‘the “Irish Parliament” is spreading consternation among all ranks of Protestants’.

7 Nov 1824-15 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2004

Petition of Robert Mahon, Portnoo, near Narin, County Donegal, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, requesting a situation in the police establishment of Ireland. Claims to have served for a period of 9 years in the Rutland yeomanry and indicates a number of character references can be obtained from local magistrates in support of his application. Also undertakes to ‘furnish a Horse, free of expense to the Government’ in the event of his being appointed to a post.

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1824

CSO/RP/1824/2005

2 letters from Thomas Doolan, Killmallock, County Limerick, chief constable of police for County Limerick, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting reimbursement of monies advanced as cash rewards to those offering information to government on criminals and law breakers, 15 August 1823; 21 April 1824. Also damp press copy reply from Gregory requesting further details of Doolan’s claim, 22 August 1823. Also letter and memorial [the latter sent from Hospital, County Limerick] from Doolan to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, indicating a report was provided to Gregory detailing those who were apprehended and tried in court, plus an account of expenditure forwarded by him as a reward for information, 18 January 1825.

15 Aug 1823-18 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2006

Letter from Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police, Cashel, County Tipperary, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, indicating approval of application for duty leave from James Saunderson, chief constable of police for the barony of Corkaguiny in County Kerry, 29 January 1825. Returns memorial from Saunderson, Dingle, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking leave of absence for 6 weeks to visit his mother who is seriously ill and possibly facing death, 22 January 1825. Also letter from Robert Saunderson, Gowran, County Kilkenny, to his son James Saunderson, requesting his return home as his mother is ‘reduced to the state of debility’ and might soon expire, 14 January 1825.

14 Jan 1825-29 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2007

Letter from WS Currey, agent to Duke of Devonshire, Lismore Castle, County Waterford, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, acknowledging response from Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, to a memorial from the noblemen and gentlemen of County Cork indicating that no funds are available to assist with the cost of erecting a bridge over Baxter’s Ford [Fjord], County Cork, 29 January 1825. Also memorial from the noblemen and gentlemen of County Cork to Wellesley, seeking advance of financial aid to complete construction of a bridge over the River Bandon, in order to connect the mail coach road from Cork to Bantry. Indicates a sum of £1,351 13s 6d has been raised through presentment by the county grand jury and expresses hope that a grant for an equivalent sum might be forthcoming from government, signed by lords Bandon and Bantry and 65 other persons. Also memorial from the grand jury of County Cork to Wellesley, reiterating need for funds to build new bridge and stressing the project has the approval of Richard Griffith, civil engineer overseeing public works schemes, signed by John Deane Freeman, foreman. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

29 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2008

Letter from Sir George Hill, MP for Londonderry city, Derry, County Londonderry, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, referring to financial problems facing Reverend George Hay, as treasurer and agent for regium donum to the Presbyterian Synod of Ulster. Discusses serious circumstances that have arisen for the Presbyterian church due to the failure of Newcomen’s bank, Dublin. Observes that the bank has received on deposit a royal bounty grant amounting to £1,483 and also holds a sum of £7,000 belonging to the Widow’s Fund, the loss of which ‘has produced serious distress’, 19 January 1825. Also letter from Hay, Gresham Hotel, Sackville [O'Connell] Street, Dublin, to Goulburn, discussing ramifications of the losses to the church and seeking assistance with resolution. Proposes issue of an ‘extent in aid’ to protect the funds deposited in the bank and requests feedback for the committee of the Widow’s Fund from the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket] and the Solicitor General [Henry Joy], 22 January 1825.

19 Jan 1825-22 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2009

Letter from Francis Heath, Portumna, County Galway, to the Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin, seeking measure of financial aid from government. Makes reference to an earlier application for relief from the concordation fund and complains of ill health and poverty of large family. Claims to be ‘an old soldier & civil servant of the crown’ and regrets due to circumstances being ‘forced to turn beggar’.

15 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2010

Petition of John Reynolds, late of 8th [King’s] Regiment of Foot, Clonmel, County Tipperary, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to a situation in the police establishment or another post under government. States he has served the crown in a military capacity for a period of 16 years and complains his pension is not adequate to provide for his family.

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