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CSO/RP/1824/2171

Letter from Sir Compton Domvile, Santry House, County Dublin, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, recommending appointment of Francis Savage as next director of the Board of the Circular Road, Dublin.

23 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2172

Letter from Mary Anne O'Connor, 24 Mountjoy Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, acknowledging letter and regretting her reply was delayed as his communication had been transmitted by mistake to another woman of the same name living on Mountjoy Square. Expresses appreciation for gracious intentions towards her orphans and hopes for a favourable outcome to her application for relief.

27 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2173

Letter from Thomas Wrixon Fitzgerald, lawyer, 2 Upper Mount Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, advancing claim for succession to the post of assistant barrister of County Wicklow, lately vacated by the death of Maurice Magrath. Outlines breath of experience and legal credentials and makes particular reference to expectations held out by government for his future success following previous failed applications. Adds he placed himself in the service of the crown in the college corps during the 1798 Rebellion and upon his return from [Middle] Temple ‘was slightly wounded on the memorable night of [Robert] Emmet’s arrest in 1803’ while acting as private in the Lawyer’s Corps.

4 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2174

Letter from George King, 3rd earl of Kingston, Mitchelstown, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating he finds it necessary to make a personal appearance at the petty sessions of Clogheen, County Tipperary, to represent his opposition to a road between that place and Arraglin, County Cork. Adds he had hoped to make a personal call in company with Lord Kingsborough [Edward King] to the Chief Secretary’s office in London, but is preoccupied with the road issue.

13 [Jan] 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2175

Letter from Mrs Frances Cox, Crossmolina, County Mayo, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, outlining her case to government for advance of a pension. Relates her application for aid was placed before Colonel [Meyrick] Shawe [private secretary to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant] some 2 months ago, but without effect. Emphasises the extent of her physical needs and makes reference to her husband time with the north Mayo Regiment as assistant surgeon and ensign.

1 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2176

Letter from John Leslie Foster, commissioner of education, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking an opportunity to further explain the merits of a scheme to extend a line of road between the villages of Slane, County Meath and Collon, County Louth, which is interrupted by a steep hill. Observes the intended works enjoy particular support from John Foster, 1st Baron Oriel, who proposes to obtain a grant of £600 to be repaid by County Louth. Notes, however, that the civil engineer overseeing public works, Alexander Nimmo, is not satisfied the project is of sufficient public significance.

20 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2177

Letter from Stephen Moore, 3rd Earl Mount Cashell, Moore Park, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, urging government support for completion of the Arraglin road which passed through counties Cork and Tipperary. Observes the County Cork section of the road is largely complete but expresses disappointment at emergence of a party in opposition, which including lords Kingston and Donoughmore. Comments on some possible reasons for opposition to completion of the road and refers to the testimony of Richard Griffith, engineer, for an impartial evaluation.

12 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2178

Letter from George King, 3rd earl of Kingston, Mitchelstown, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing opposition to misuse of public money on the Arraglin road which passed through counties Cork and Tipperary. Conveys his own resistance as a landed proprietor to the continuation of the line, especially as it is to be used as a mail coach road, without award of compensation. He also observes the grand jury of County Tipperary has voted unanimously against making a presentment for the road.

12 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2179

Letter from William Foster McClintock, chief sergeant at arms, Court of Exchequer, 50 Dominick Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, acknowledging determination of the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket] and Solicitor General [Henry Joy], that he should have opportunity to be heard by his counsel [likely in connection with claim to compensation]. Requests his solicitor, James Kelly, be permitted to peruse a report on the case and to have necessary access to the legal process. Also copy of opinion of the Attorney and Solicitor General concerning a deputation made by John McClintock, chief sergeant at arms, to James Pratt and Robert Simpson, deputy chief sergeants at arms, Court of Exchequer, conceding that William Foster McClintock is entitled to a hearing before his counsel.

5 Jan 1824-3 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2180

Letter from Sir John Taylor, Castle Taylor, Graughwell, County Galway, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, drawing attention to the memorial of Susanna Taylor and requesting to learn of the Lord Lieutenant’s determination on her application for aid. Indicates in a prior communication he prevailed on [William H] Gregory to relay to the Lord Lieutenant ‘how very deserving of compassion’ the woman in question is.

6 Jan 1824

1824