Search the Catalogue

CSO/RP/OR/1831/161

Letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], to an unnamed recipient [but likely the Chief Secretary’s Office], expressing opinion that a party of military or police are not required in Cong, County Mayo; also alluding to letters from Lindsay and [Annesley] in support of his decision.

3 May 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/162

Letter from Lieut Col Daniel O'Donoghue, Stipendiary Magistrate, Maryborough, [Portlaoise, Queens County, County Laois; Leix], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, asking that a number of original statements taken in connection with a riot at Ballinakill [on 29th of May] be forwarded to the clerk of the peace in order that legal proceedings can be commenced; noting the case is due to begin on 4th of July 1831 in Stradbally.

27 Jun 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/163

Letter from Sir William Parker Carrol, Tulla House, Nenagh, [County Tipperary], to an unnamed recipient [but likely the Chief Secretary’s Office], reporting that the peasantry of the parish of Duharra [Dorrha] have engaged in restoring fields that had previously been turned up; remarking on the distress of about 100 families in the vicinity of the slate quarries and seeking the support of government; noting the positive influence of the local priest and the general tendency to avoid disaffection.

23 May 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/164

Letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], to an unnamed recipient [but likely the Chief Secretary’s Office], discussing the extent of the military presence in the vicinity of Curranroe in response to a ‘very exaggerated statement’ from Burton Bindon.

3 May 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/165

Letter from [Arthur French St] George, Dublin Castle, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, drawing attention to the cache of firearms kept at Tyrone House, County Galway, and expressing concern over a plan to withdraw three policemen who are staying in that place; asking that a party of infantrymen be sent to replace the police and remarking that without protection he and his family would be forced to move to England. Also letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], to an unnamed recipient [but likely the Chief Secretary’s Office], indicating that a company of the 28th Regiment are to move to the neighbourhood of Clarin Bridge and will offer protection to the inmates of Kilcolgan Castle and Tyrone House.

16 Apr 1831-3 May 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/166

Letter from [Capt Burton] MacNamara, [Commander of the Coast Guard], Milltown Malbay, County Clare, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting that the village of Kilmurry was visited by a large group of armed men in search of arms; warning of the harmful intent of the country people and seeking the presence of a military force. Also letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], to an unnamed recipient [but likely the Chief Secretary’s Office], stressing that troops could not be sent to the region around Kilmurry ‘until after the Election’ and stressing the advantages offered by a base at Doonbeg.

18 Apr 1831-3 May 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/167

Letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], to an unnamed recipient [but likely the Chief Secretary’s Office], expressing resistance to sending a troop of cavalry to a place [unnamed] suggested by the magistrates of County Roscommon; stressing they should be satisfied with having detachments at Athleague and Brideswell.

3 May 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/168

Letter from William Daniel Kelly, [magistrate of counties Galway and Roscommon], 91 Grafton Street, [Dublin], to an unnamed recipient [but likely the Chief Secretary’s Office], calling for the establishment of a party of troops in the barony of Athlone in County Roscommon; recommends they be stationed near Mount Sandford Lodge, where accommodation is best. Also letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], stating that detachments of the 68th Regiment have been sent to Athleague and Brideswell, a ‘better situation’ than the one proposed.

3 Mar 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/169

Letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, acknowledging receipt of warrant to enable a search to be made for concealed arms in the region; also copy of warrant giving the names of nine persons authorised to make search for arms; signed by Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of Police, and Arbuthnot.

20 May 1831-26 May 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/170

Letter from Maj Gen Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, [assistant adjutant general], Ennis, [County Clare], to [Gen] Sir Frederick Stovin, Military Secretary, Royal Hospital, [Kilmainham], Dublin, reporting on the assembly of a body of troops at Ballynacally for the purpose of searching for a number of suspects who were concerned in an attack on the military and police on the 8th of May; outlining the area of their search which included some islands at the mouth of the River Fergus; remarking that a planned search for arms could not be undertaken due to a lack of a warrant and asking that the same be forwarded without delay; also enclosing a list of magistrates to whom he asks the warrants be sent.

24 May 1831

1831