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CSO/RP/1825/361

Petition of Gerald Quin, [78 Dame Street, Dublin], to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking appointment to a situation under government. Refers to early experience as a land steward [likely in vicinity of Trim, County Meath] and to participation against rebel forces while permanent sergeant in the year 1798 with the yeomanry of County Meath. Remarks he is without work and in need of an income to support his sick wife. Certificate provided on base in support of application by JH Weldon of 42 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin.

c2 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/362

Letter from Richard Falkiner, deputy governor and magistrate of County Tipperary, Mount Falcon, Borrisokane, County Tipperary, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting further information on the government scheme of free passage to America. Lists the heads of 4 families from the barony of Ormond interested in moving abroad with surnames Pearse, Ralph, Burns and Costello. Claims the people in question are possessed of ‘good industrious habits’ and adds they represent both the Protestant and Roman Catholic faiths.

7 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/363

Petition of Michael Barlow, former chief constable of police, barony of Kilmaine, Ballinrobe, County Mayo, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking reappointment as chief constable of police in his district. Indicates he lost his post on account of the introduction of a new arrangement in the force, not as a result of any fault of his own, and mentions a vote of support from 17 magistrates who met on 7 November 1823. During his tenure as head of the police for over two years, he claims to have been instrumental in establishing peace in the barony and in suppressing and prosecuting ‘various offenders for Ribbonism, Roberies [sic] and other Felonies’.

31 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/364

Letter from John Ryan, 102 Baggot Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reiterating an earlier application for the position of storekeeper with the excise department at the port of Dublin. Asserts, in making his claim to the post, to have the strong support of John FitzGibbon, 2nd Earl of Clare, and also that of Sir Benjamin Bloomfield. Also letter from Ryan to Goulburn, advancing application for appointment to the post of director general of inland navigation, following the death of Captain Daniel Corneille. Mentions an earlier application for a place on the paving board [as commissioner on the corporation for paving, cleaning and lighting the streets of Dublin] and recites again the interest of FitzGibbon and Bloomfield in his behalf.

27 Mar 1825-19 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/365

Letter from William Keating, physician at the Limerick City Gaol, Limerick, County Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, rising concern over the intended prison bill especially the issue of retention of physicians in prisons. Questions if the bill ‘Contemplates the removal of the Physician altogether’ and draws attention to the vital work of members of his profession in identifying and treating outbreaks of typhus fever and dysentery. Reveals that he personally fell victims to both diseases and requests a communication from government explaining the implications of the bill. With annotation on back from CSO stating those physicians presently in fixed appointments continue in their posts.

3 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/366

Letter from Thomas Fontaine, piano forte tuner, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, declaring intention of giving up his trade and commencing upon any situation that government might offer. Claims to have served with the 63rd regiment of foot during which he withstood ‘Fatigue in the Expedition to Walcheren [Netherlands; Holland]’ and later illness. Notes below he may be contacted at the premises of [Frederick] Corsani, carver and gilder, 80 Aungier Street, Dublin. Encloses handwritten circular to Wellesley, providing an outline of his professional services as piano tuner and repairer of musical instruments. Boasts of the breath of his experience in the trade having served gentry families in and around Dublin and trained with ‘one of the First Piano Forte manufacturers in England’.

21 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/367

Letter from Robert Bland, former captain of 72nd regiment of foot, 15 Aungier Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking a situation in the Hibernian Railway works or any other post of employment. Alludes to a previous application and reply made through Lieutenant Colonel J Finch, indicating little prospect of securing a post of chief constable in the police establishment. Stresses the grave circumstances of his family and concedes ‘a more inferior situation’ would be acceptable to him.

29 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/368

Letter from [Edward] de Montmorency, former lieutenant in the Royal Navy, Cloyne, County Cork, to Lieutenant Colonel Meyrick Shawe, Phoenix Park, Dublin, private secretary to the Lord Lieutenant, complaining of the injustice of his removal from the post of inspecting commander of the Irish coast guard service and seeking redress. Recollects details of his past labour in the office, loss of income, and the detrimental effect on his family. Requests return of a letter in his favour sent earlier to him by James Dombrain, comptroller general of the water guards in Ireland, 31 March 1825. Encloses letter from Montmorency to the Lord Lieutenant, expanding his appeal for government consideration following loss of post with the coast guard department. Claims to have been a victim of circumstances and alleges he was rejected ‘for want of a patron’. Emphasises his need of a regular income to support and educate his 6 children, 8 March 1825. Also encloses additional letter from Montmorency to the Lord Lieutenant, lamenting over the means by which he was deprived of a situation of 8 years standing and appealing for redress, 8 March 1825.

8 Mar 1825-31 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/369

Letter from John Dwyer [formerly of Newtown, barony of Coonagh, County Limerick], [6 Dorset [Street], Montague Square, [London], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing memorial to the House of Commons seeking appointment to a position of employment following the loss of a family holding in County Limerick. Relates details of contention with local landlord's agent who served a notice of ejectment for rental dues in April 1822. Remarks he made a legal defence and states he was prepared to issue full payment of his yearly rent in early November. However, on 1 October the agent brought in bailiffs who subsequently confiscated 23 head of cattle and ‘placed Keepers’ on his hay, corn and potatoes stocks. He complains they ejected his men from the barn and also prevented further access to potatoes for personal consumption. Remarks an order for dispossession was brought by the landlord in November; this he challenged before the summer assizes in Limerick in 1823. Although the decision of court was not favourable, the jury did find that illegal means were resorted to on a number of key points; but his application to the Court of King’s Bench in November 1823 was unsuccessful.

28 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/370

Petition of John Williams, former constable of police, Listowel, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking advance of financial assistance in consequence of an infirmity in vision. States his father, James Williams, served as baronial constable for a period of 30 years until retirement, and he continued after him for a space of about 10 years. Claims while on duty, he ‘lost the sight of one of his eyes’ and was deemed unfit for further service in the present police establishment. Refers to previous memorial for aid from government and states certificates in his favour can be acquired from local magistrates.

31 Mar 1825

1825