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CSO/RP/OR/1826/21

Letter from A Crosley, chief constable, Castlekevin, Mallow, [County Cork], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, providing an eyewitness account of a foiled attack made on the house of Mrs Lombard at Eastly Cottage. Stating that he shot and killed Richard Thornhill, that a man called Magner has reportedly died from wounds and that the gang were also responsible for an attack on Mr FitzGibbon’s house at Broomhill. Noting that they had been forewarned of the attack by John Murphy, but that Lord Doneraile can better judge what compensation is owed to him. Also letter from Murphy, Mallow, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, seeking compensation and noting that he had received information on the planned robberies from John Hennessy, ‘an associate of the notorious Hickey’.

30 May 1826-6 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/22

Petition signed by 17 inhabitants of Mountmellick, [Queen’s County or County Laois], to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, requesting a government investigation into the disturbances in the town over the previous months. Also covering letter from Jonathan Chetwood, Woodbrook [House], [County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, warning that the inhabitants are very apprehensive. Includes annotation dismissing the need for an investigation. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

20 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/23

Letter from Rev J Conolly, Ballingarry Glebe, Burris Okane [Borrisokane, County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting the murder of Rev Charles Minchin of Skehana, who was beaten with stones and then dumped in the River Shannon, but had not been robbed. Noting that a reward has been offered and requesting that the government offer a pardon to any informers. Includes annotation stating that a pardon was recommended.

20 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/24

Letter from James Crosbie, Governor of County Kerry, Tralee, to [Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant], forwarding a copy of the finding of the coroner’s inquest [extant] into the deaths of individuals from police and military fire at a riot in Tralee. Suggesting that John Hickson the High Sherriff, Maj Mullins, George Rowan, those who ‘abused and degraded their high stations’ be prosecuted. Also copy of verdict finding the deaths of Owen and Daniel Sullivan to have resulted of unnecessary and unjustifiable orders. Includes list of 12 jurists and signed by John [Wicks] and [] McGilly, coroners. Includes annotation stating that the matter is under legal investigation and that government cannot therefore interfere. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

29 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/25

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on an attack on a force of police, military and excise officers who were transporting confiscated illegal spirits through Ballyduff, near Lismore. Noting that a man named James Scully was shot during the incident.

24 Jul 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/26

Letter from Maj Henry Croker, Mallow, [County Cork], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on the harvest in his locality following the drought. Noting that potatoes are in great scarcity and the new crop very poor; that the oat stalks are so short that the crop has to be pulled instead of reaped. Adding that the inhabitants are perfectly tranquil and stating that he is a brigade major of yeomanry.

1 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/27

Letter from [M Dooney], petty sessions clerk, Caher [Cahir, County Tipperary], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, forwarding affidavits sworn by Robert Hughes and William Keating, valuators and tithe proctors, claiming that they have been attacked. Includes affidavits from both men claiming they were violently beaten by a group of about eight men in disguise at Cloghlee [?Clocully] while ascertaining the tithes of Neddens parish, [County Tipperary] for Rev George Bourke.

11 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/28

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on the disturbed state of County Waterford during the elections. Noting how all classes exhibited their support for the popular candidates by wearing green badges, hat-bands, waistcoats, neck handkerchiefs and watch ribbons. Mentioning individuals who were pelted with stones or insulted including Mr Boyce, a former magistrate; Mrs Smyth of Ballinatrage; Mr Dougale, chief constable; Lord George Beresford; Mr Congreve. Relaying Robert Uniacke’s claim that Rev Cantwell, catholic coadjutor, encouraged the system of insults from the altar. Commenting on the power of the catholic clergy and the recent circular addressed to them by the Catholic Association.

19 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/29

Memorial of Maj Charles Creagh, Clare Regiment of Militia, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, recommending that George Canny, George Rice, John Cullen and John Leahy be given positions in the constabulary force having served in the militia and peace preservation force under Maj Carter. Also letter of recommendation for George Rice, signed by John [Dean] Freeman, Thomas Harris and [Rev] John Emanuel Orpen, magistrates. Also letter from Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Creagh, recommending the men but regretting that his new position does not allow him to grant patronage.

8 Jun 1826-22 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/30

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting that an inquest has determined that an individual named Killigrew was murdered by Garrett Colbert on the road between Youghall and Tallow, in the barony of Coshmore, [County Waterford]. Adding that the accused has absconded.

29 Aug 1826

1826