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CSO/RP/OR/1826/1

Letter from James Anderson, rector of the union of Moore and Drum, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking police assistance in order to collect outstanding tithes due to the widow of his predecessor, the late Rev George St George. Outlining his attempts to enforce payment in a district ‘well known for its uniform insubordination’. Includes annotation from William Plunkett, Attorney General, adjudging that there are no grounds to warrant police interference in the matter.

8 May 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/2

Letter from Henry Alcock, magistrate, Waterford, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, requesting that two police officers be stationed under his command in Waterford city in order to convey prisoners to neighbouring county gaols, thereby dispensing with the need for military escorts. Includes annotation from [Richard Wellesley] not agreeing to the proposal. Also related letter from Richard Willcocks, Inspector General of Police, Tralee, [County Kerry], to Alcock, regretting that that city is outside of his jurisdiction.

20 Jul 1826-22 Jul 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/3

Letter from Arthur Irwin Kelly, John Winder and William W Algeo, magistrates of County Armagh, Armagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, wishing to know if it is permissible to grant bail to eight individuals who have been arrested on the charge of burning the altar at the catholic church in the parish of Fartaraghan; noting that those arrested have excellent character references and that some of their accusers have received ‘questionable reports’. Includes annotation from William Plunkett, Attorney General, expressing doubt that the offence could been deemed a felony under current legislation. Also joint affidavit of Edward Campbell, William Courtney and John Douay, sworn before the magistrates, identifying individuals whom they allege burned the altar in the townland of Clonmacash and listing the twelve men who are in custody. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

23 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/4

Letter from William Henderson, Corkagh, Rathcoole, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, enclosing a deposition of William Audley, Ballycommon, King’s County [County Offaly] made before William Wallace, staff surgeon, concerning an attack on his house by an armed party. Adding at a man named Acheson has been arrested. Including deposition giving an account of the attack during which one of the assailants was wounded.

8 Oct 1826-17 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/5

Letter signed by six magistrates assembled at Mountmellick, [Queen’s County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that a large body of police was required to preserve the peace while two party emblems were being removed from the market house and main street in the town. Noting that they acted following communication from Maj Powell and Messers Prin and Thacker.

12 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/6

Letter from J Bayer, Bantry, [County Cork], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, complaining about the lack of law and order in Bantry, blaming the non-residency or disengagement of local magistrates and the absence of a petty session’s court. Reporting on a recent riot in the town between two factions and the subsequent meeting of the respectable inhabitants which was not attended by the magistrates. Also copy of resolution agreed to at the meeting and a letter addressed to [Richard White, 1st Earl of Bantry] and Simon White, magistrates, demanding action.

12 Jun 1826-15 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/7

Letter from John Busteed, postmaster, Tralee, [County Kerry], to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, providing an eyewitness account of riots which accompanied the parliamentary election in Tralee which resulted in fatalities. Noting that a body of police had been assembled by Maj Mullins and George Rowan, magistrates, in order to protect the freeholders of [William Mullins, 2nd Baron Ventry] who arrived in the town to vote for [William] Hare. Stating that the ‘mob of this town’ who are supporters of Col Crosbie and O’Connell had threatened to attack them. Adding that Col Crosbie is reported to have later ‘flogged’ Lord Ennismore [William Hare, 1st Earl of Listowel].

25 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/8

Letter from [William Crosbie, 4th Baron Brandon], Upper Lake Cottage, Killarney, [County Kerry], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, recommending that a military force be sent to Kerry, without which it will be impossible to conduct a free election as the population are in a state of dreadful excitement. Adding that only a commission of inquiry made up of persons unconnected to the county can impartially investigate the events which have already occurred.

28 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/9

Letter from Capt PJ Burke, chief constable of police and 7th Fusiliers, Croom, [County Limerick], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, wishing to know if he is required to comply with a request from Henry Lyons, magistrate, for a police escort to guard flour which is to be transported from Lyon’s mills to his bakery at [Patrickswell], Limerick? Also requisition from Lyons, to Burke.

7 Jul 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/10

Letters from John Browne, Mounty Brown, Rathkeale, [County Limerick], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on his investigation of the murder of Thomas Egan, by a party of Whiteboys in 1822. Noting that he has prosecuted to conviction individuals involved in the same activities. Initially requesting that Patrick Harding be granted a pardon in return for his testimony but noting in a later letter that Harding has provided false information. Enclosing statements from Connor Luxton and Owen Healey and noting that Luxton has provided the names of those who murdered Egan and Petit. Includes annotation recommending a course of action.

14 Aug 1826-24 Oct 1826

1826