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CSO/RP/1825/861

Letter from Henry Bruen, MP for County Carlow, Oak Park, County Carlow, to the Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, offering his recommendation for the succession of Reverend John Hardy to the vacancy as rector to the Church of Ireland parish of Kilcullen, in County Kildare. Observes the living has an income not greater that £300 per annum and is held by the present occupant under Reverend Thomas Brownrigg, chancellor of Christ Church, Dublin. Points out that Hardy is curate to the parish and a loyal and ‘meritorious individual’ who previously held the post of chaplain to Spike Island in County Cork. Recall his father, a past clergyman of Hackettstown in County Carlow, lost his life on an attack on that place in the 1798 Rebellion, and had his property ‘severely injured’ in the process. Also copy reply from the CSO indicating as the position of rector of Kilcullen is not yet vacant, a decision as to its disposal cannot be taken by the Lord Lieutenant.

25 Jul 1825-27 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/862

Letter from Thomas Lee Norman, Corbollis, Ardee, County Louth, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering a school house and residence for a period of one year for use of the board of education. Indicates the school is 36 feet long by 14 feet wide, is slated and fitted out with tables, presses and clock; it is capable of holding up to 40 pupils. Refers to the report of the commissioners of education inquiry, and states his reluctance to appoint a master to the establishment until the report was concluded.

25 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/863

Letter from Anthony Morris, [former commander of the revenue police], Galway, County Galway, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting conveyance of some letter of commendation in his favour from the board of customs that were sent to Dublin Castle in the year 1815 or 1816. Refers to an earlier visit to the castle and a meeting with the Under Secretary for the purpose of locating the documents in question; states he was directed to the relevant office but the attendant ‘was not at leisure’ to deal with the matter at the time.

21 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/864

Letter from William B Upton, proprietor of the ‘Clonmel Herald’ newspaper, Herald Office, Clonmel, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking a post as population enumerator for the barony of Middlethird in County Tipperary. Claims he is very well acquainted with the area around the town of Cashel and knows other parts of the barony equally well. States in his opinion the late census of the town ‘was incorrect’ and stresses his need for a supplementary income to support his family.

23 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/865

Letter from RW Clark, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, recommending a statistical survey be made of the different counties of Ireland with a view to ascertaining capacity for agriculture and manufacturing development, and requesting appointment as surveyor. Espouses the benefits of agricultural training schools such as those proposed for the provinces of Connaught and Munster [as supported by Thomas Spring Rice, MP for Limerick city] and observes through such educational institutions party and religious animosity in Ireland might be overcome and the ‘thraldom of the Roman Catholic priesthood’ finally defeated. Remarks as to qualifications, he has a legal background and a sound knowledge of agriculture practices; he has published essays on ‘political economy’ and other subjects plus a treatise on the office of sheriff in Scotland. Adds he has received a commendation from Francis Jeffrey, legal advocate, reflecting favourably on his personal and professional character. Also with copy reply indicating that no funds are available for the survey suggested and stating the Lord Lieutenant cannot hold out hope of future employment.

23 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/866

Letter from Michael Mortimer, secretary to grand jury, Waterford, County Waterford, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing petition of the grand jury of the county of Waterford, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, drawing attention to a grievance felt by landholders over inaccurate valuations of plough lands for the purposes of county or cess taxation. Refers to various applications from landholders asking for redress of such a ‘great injury’ and states they have no power under existing statutes to address the issue complained of; signed by [Robert] Power, chairman of grand jury. With draft reply from CSO on reverse of letter stating a county survey is presently in progress and the question raised will be addressed in due course.

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1825

CSO/RP/1825/867

Letter from Reverend Charles Evatt, local inspector of Monaghan gaol, Monaghan, County Monaghan, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, asking that 5 persons ‘all of whom are insane’ be transferred from the jail to the lunatic asylum of County Armagh. Encloses a return of the patients in question, showing in separate columns details of name, age, religion, when committed, by whom committed, details of trial and ‘Remarks’, certified by Evatt.

22 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/868

Petition of the grand jury of County Tipperary, Clonmel, County Tipperary, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, proposing that a number of persons be assigned responsibilities by the petty sessions for delivery and execution of civil bill decrees. Complains under the present mode of operation, the plaintiff is permitted to name any person to carry out this task, and it being often performed after dark ‘causes frequent breached of the Law and Peace’. Petition signed by Henry Prittie, foreman.

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1825

CSO/RP/1825/869

Letter from Sara Davies to Benjamin O'Neale Stratford, 4th Earl of Aldborough, enclosing a memorial for the attention of the Irish government [not present]. Speaks of her ‘unfortunate and destitute situation’ and admits her application for assistance is not likely to success ‘unless handed in by some person of influence’. Annotation on base from CSO states the memorial was sent to the Treasury department.

[1825]

1825

CSO/RP/1825/870

Letter from [George Nugent, earl of] Westmeath, Clonyn [Castle], County Westmeath, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking assistance of government in aiding a convert to the established church with emigration to North America [Canada]. Claims he made the change of religion following study of a testament [Bible] and is now rejected and maltreated by his family and local community under the influence of the Roman Catholic priest. Seeks extension of the provisions of a parliamentary grant to the man in question to enable his departure from Ireland. Annotation on following page reads the grant in question is made by the Colonial Department of London, and the Lord Lieutenant is not in a position to offer aid.

30 Jul 1825

1825