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CSO/RP/OR/1826/11

Letter from [Robert King, 1st Viscount Lorton], Rockingham [Castle], [County Roscommon], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, forwarding a document from a third party containing information [not extant] concerning the murder of Mr Burnes, a wealthy gentleman whose house was also plundered. Advising that steps be taken at the ‘Demagogues who so daringly set the Government … at defiance … to our poor misguided peasantry’. Includes annotation from Wellesley suggesting that a pardon be offered to an unidentified individual.

23 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/12

Letter from Rev James Burrowes, Killanley Glebe, Ballina, [County Mayo], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, enclosing a statement sworn before him by John Patterson of Quigabar, County Sligo, claiming that he was beaten and left for dead by a gang consisting of Augustine Feighney, James McKenzie and James Caffrey, who held a grudge against him for enforcing rents. Burrowes also notes the scarcity of food in the area and blames the unrest on those who keep the people under the ‘influence of superstition and bigotry and in utter ignorance of the sacred scripture’.

11 Oct 1826-21 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/13

Letter from James Burke, Galway, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, predicting that a breach of the peace, similar to that at Ballinasloe, will result from Rev Pope’s arrival in his town. Advising that a magistrate be sent from Dublin with the authority to call upon the military. Noting that the lower orders are very hostile towards Pope and his companions. Includes annotation stating that the meeting has been postponed and that approbation of the magistrates of Galway has been deferred.

21 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/14

Letter from Walter Blackney, magistrate, Ballyellen, Goresbridge, [County Kilkenny], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, drawing attention to the recent investigation of the police of Borris undertaken by Capt Henderson, a report from which has been presented to government.

15 Nov 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/15

Letter from Capt PJ Burke, chief constable of police and 7th Fusiliers, Croom, [County Limerick], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, questioning if it is wise for magistrates to authorize peasants to hold firearms which are in danger of being stolen. Drawing general attention to deficiencies in the conduct of magistrates. Including certificate issued by three magistrates at Ballingany Petty Sessions, authorising William O’Grady of Balinlana, to keep arms for the protection of his property.

3 Sep 1825-10 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/16

Letter from Rev Frederick Blood, Roxton, Corofin, [County Clare], [possibly to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary], suggesting that government offer a reward for information on the recent burning of Mr Synge’s school house which operates under the inspection of the Kildare [Place Society]. Refuting the claim that Synge forced parents to send their children to the school. Claiming that if parents were left to themselves they would support the schools. Also draft reply [probably from Goulburn], suggesting that a reward is not necessary in this case.

28 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/17

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, magistrate, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting on the state of Waterford at the time of parliamentary elections, claiming that an organized system of insubordination does not exist and noting his efforts to curb drunkenness and outrage. Concluding that the recent murder at Curraheen occurred because the deceased was a ‘keeper’ who outbid the previous owner. Drawing attention to the ‘habitual aversion of the peasantry to persons employed as ‘keepers’ or those who take land formerly belonging to evicted tenants. Also questioning if the tenants on the Commons of Slievegrine should be allowed to retain their arms. Surmising that during the forthcoming parliamentary election the tenants’ will be torn between their temporal and spiritual interests as the catholic clergy exhort their influence.

18 May 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/18

Letter from James Chatterton, Peace Office, Cork, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that he has informed the magistrates of the government proclamation concerning the appointment of additional constables to County Cork.

24 May 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/19

Letter from Thomas Harris Carroll, Shannons Hotel, Mountmellick, [Queen’s County or County Laois], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, concerning a dispute arising from the display of a contentious flag in Mountmellick. Claiming that the protestants of the town have being harassed. Noting the outcome of a meeting which he held with some magistrates and priests and refuting the claim that a pledge to remove the flag was made, which can be corroborated by Maj Chetwood. Includes annotation from Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant and draft reply stating that the government will not interfere in the dispute but that the civil power will be used if the peace is disturbed.

9 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/20

Letter from Robert Cooke, Town Clerk, Waterford, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, seeking, on behalf of the major and city council, for government to sanction Maj Willcocks to remain in the city to aid the civil power in the preservation of the peace during the approaching election. Includes annotation from Richard Wellesley, authorising Willcocks to remain provided it does not impinge on his other duties.

15 Jun 1826

1826