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CSO/RP/1825/161 |
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Letter from Major Thomas D’Arcy, inspector general of police for province of Ulster, concerning application for leave of absence from William F Ebhart, chief constable of police, Cootehill, County Cavan |
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Letter from Major Thomas D’Arcy, Belfast, County Antrim, inspector general of police for province of Ulster, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing letter from Lieutenant William F Ebhart, chief constable of police, Cootehill, County Cavan, requesting leave of absence to visit his sister in Dundalk, County Louth, who is on the point of death. Indicates his only sister is without family connections in the neighbourhood, except for the care given her by his widowed mother. |
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2 items; 4pp |
DATE(S): |
17 Feb 1825-19 Feb 1825 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1825 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11130 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/162 |
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Petition of Reverend Alexander Heron, Presbyterian clergyman of Portadown, County Armagh, requesting advance of portion of the royal bounty |
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Petition of Reverend Alexander Heron, Presbyterian clergyman of Portadown [Synod of Ulster], County Armagh, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting he be given a portion of the royal bounty [regium donum] having taken the oath of allegiance to the king. Certificate added on base attests to the authenticity of applicant, signed by Reverend John Mitchel, moderator of the General Synod of Ulster, and Reverend William Porter, clerk of the General Synod; also countersigned by 2 magistrates of County Down. With declaration of approval overleaf signed by Wellesley and William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle. |
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1 item; 2pp |
DATE(S): |
10 Jan 1823-14 Mar 1823 |
DATE EARLY: |
1823 |
DATE LATE: |
1823 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11131 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/163 |
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Letter from Edward Hill, Ryevale, Leixlip, County Dublin, conveying memorial from Richard Farrell, late sub constable of County Kildare police, for a pension |
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Letter from Edward Hill, Ryevale, Leixlip, County Kildare, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, stating he has knowledge of the character of Richard Farrell, late of the police establishment of County Kildare. Observes Farrell served under his brother Colonel H Hill and he himself has known him near 20 years. Encloses petition from Farrell, late sub constable of barony of South Salt, County Kildare, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting advance of superannuation or pension allowance in respect of past service to the police establishment. Claims to have served in the constabulary for near 27 years and now at 57 years of age, because of rheumatism, is unable to do his duty. Remarks in the past he has acted with ‘diligence & fidelity’ and as a regular constable has ‘frequently ventured his Life in the apprehension of robbers and other noted offenders in this Country’. With certificate overleaf from Valentine Brown Lawless, 2nd baron Cloncurry, in favour of Farrell’s application for aid. [Contains list of names not given in this description.] |
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2 items; 4pp |
DATE(S): |
22 Jul 1824-23 Jul 1824 |
DATE EARLY: |
1824 |
DATE LATE: |
1824 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11132 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/164 |
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Letter from Thomas Whitney, County Westmeath, conveying memorial from Owen Lloyd, late sub constable, Ballygavey, County Westmeath, for a pension |
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Letter from Thomas Whitney, Newpass, Rathowen, County Westmeath, magistrate, to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, enclosing memorial from Owen Lloyd, late sub constable, Ballygavey [Ballygarvey], parish of Rathaspick, barony of Moygoish, County Westmeath, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting advance of superannuation or pension allowance in respect of past service to the police establishment. Claims to have acted as sub constable of the district of Corkaree for a period of 16 years, having initially received his position in the year 1808. Adds with the creation of the new police constabulary, he was deemed ineligible being 40 years of age. States he is in financial need having a wife and 8 children to support. |
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2 items; 3pp |
DATE(S): |
20 Feb 1825 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1825 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11133 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/165 |
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Letter from George Milne Balfour, 1 Brown Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, seeking to advance his uncle’s claim to title of Baron Balfour of Glenawley in County Fermanagh |
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Letter from George Milne Balfour, 1 Brown Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking to make contact with the crown office responsible for assessing claims to extinct peerages. Explains his uncle, Michael Balfour, has a claim to the title held by James Balfour, 1st Baron Balfour of Glenawley in County Fermanagh, who died without issue in 1634. Continues his uncle’s claim arises on account of his being a descendent of Alexander Balfour of Balgarvie and consequently related to the family of Lord Burleigh of Scotland. |
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1 item; 3pp |
DATE(S): |
10 Feb 1825 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1825 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11134 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/166 |
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Letter from Chamberlen William Walker, secretary, Board of Education Office, Dublin, concerning complaint over the amalgamation of the diocesan school of Cloyne with that of Cork |
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Letter from Chamberlen William Walker, secretary, Board of Education Office, Hume Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting in response to a complaint over the amalgamation of the diocesan school of Cloyne [at Fermoy] with that of Cork and Ross. Emphasises the union of the schools was given approval at all stages and recites the opinion of the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket] that the commissioners of Education have no authority to cause a separation of the institutions in question, 24 February 1825. Returns letter from the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cloyne [Charles Mongan Warburton], See House, Cloyne, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing dissatisfaction at removal of the diocesan school of Cloyne to the city of Cork. Stresses one of his main objection is the high cost to lower class Protestants and curates who are unable to afford boarding. Also complains of the obligation on parishioners to subscribe towards the salary of a school master, to whose school they cannot send their children. As an alternative to the Cork establishment, he commends the continuation of the diocesan school at Fermoy, a location with lower costs and easy supervision, 25 January 1825. Also copy letter from the nobility, clergy and gentry of the diocese of Cloyne, to Warburton, encloses memorial to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking restoration of the school at Fermoy, signed by Stephen Moore, 3rd Earl Mount Cashell, George King, 3rd earl of Kingston, and 63 others [many of whom are clergymen of the Church of Ireland], 21 January 1825. |
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4 items; 14pp |
DATE(S): |
21 Jan 1825-24 Feb 1825 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1825 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11135 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/167 |
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Letter from John Graves and Major Henry Charles Sirr, chief magistrates, head office of police, Dublin, concerning request for leave of absence by Joseph Gabbett of the 4th divisional office of police |
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Letter from John Graves and Major Henry Charles Sirr, chief magistrates, head office of police, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing copy of letter from Joseph Gabbett, justice, 4th divisional office of police, 15 College Street, Dublin, requesting leave of absence for a fortnight for attendance on ‘very particular business’ in the country. Annotation on top reads ‘Granted’ in hand of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant. [Contains list of names not given in this description.][Contains list of names not given in this description.] |
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2 items; 3pp |
DATE(S): |
28 Feb 1825 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1825 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11135a |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/168 |
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Letter from the chief magistrates of Police, Dublin, concerning application of John Atkinson, chief clerk of Rotunda division of police, for an increase in salary |
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Letter from Alderman Frederick Darley, John Graves and Peter Low, chief magistrates, Head Office of Police, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing copy report of the chief magistrates of the 3rd or Rotunda division of police, Mountrath Street, Dublin, on a memorial from John Atkinson, chief clerk of that division, requesting an increase in remuneration for his post. Expresses opinion that Atkinson, who is an attorney and solicitor of the Court of Chancery, has over the past few years acted in an offensive, intractable and insubordinate manner. More recently, he was accused of using an expression ‘highly insulting’ to the magistrates. Recommends the removal of Atkinson as chief clerk, but with appropriate compensation for his professional service. Also memorial from Atkinson, Montague Street, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking an increase in his salary from £140 per year to £250, the remuneration received by his counterpart in the 1st division of police. Recollects his initial appointment as chief clerk, to the old 4th division of police in 1808, and claims since the reorganisation of the metropolitan police districts, his workload has risen considerably. |
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3 items; 15pp |
DATE(S): |
11 Feb 1825-17 Feb 1825 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1825 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11136 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/169 |
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Petition of Elizabeth Dowling, 35 High Street, Dublin, requesting a post of employment under government |
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Petition of Elizabeth Dowling, 35 High Street, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting a post of employment under government. Laments she lost her husband, a hosier, through ‘an instantaneous apoplectic death’ and she now has sole responsibility for the welfare of their 3 female children. Remarks following her release from prison she found her house had been dismantled, it being considered a ‘nuisance’. Indicates since that she supported herself and family through labour with the needle but expresses frustration at being at the mercy of ‘accidental benevolence’. |
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1 item; 4pp |
DATE(S): |
c1 Mar 1825 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1825 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11137 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1825/170 |
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Letter from John Dixon Eccles, Ecclesville, Fintona, County Tyrone, concerning laying of road between the towns of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, and Omagh, County Tyrone |
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Letter from John Dixon Eccles, Ecclesville, Fintona, County Tyrone, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking support for laying a section of road between the towns of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, and Omagh, County Tyrone, which will pass through the village of Fintona. Remarks that plans for the project have been approved by the magistrates but they require a loan of £1,599 1s 2d to carry the work forward, 26 February 1825. Also letter from Eccles to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking advance of financial support from government to complete the road. Claims the line will serve the judges on the north west circuit as much as the public at large. Adds he made a representation to the son of Somerset Lowry-Corry, 2nd Earl Belmore, who indicated his father is in favour of pressing for completion of the road, January 1826. |
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2 items; 6pp |
DATE(S): |
26 Feb 1825-Jan 1826 |
DATE EARLY: |
1825 |
DATE LATE: |
1826 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1825/11138 |