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CSO/RP/1827/921

Letter from Marcus Costello, 16 College [?Street, Dublin], to [Richard] Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, referring to enclosed memorial of the students of the university, [?Trinity College Dublin], [not present, corresponding register entry indicates document relates to ‘an outrage alleged to be committed by a Party of Police’]. Annotation on reverse by Wellesley, and subsequent legal opinion of Richard W Greene, stating that while it appears that the police were provoked by the improper behaviour of the students, their reaction was ‘far too violent to be justified’, and recommending an investigation.

6 Jun 1827-13 Jun 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/922

File of papers relating to letter from Lt Col A Wedderburn, Royal Hospital [Kilmainham], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, 22 May 1827, enclosing 3 copies of letters relating to a complaint against a civil officer in the transportation of convicts from Mallow to Cork on 9 May 1827, from: Capt W Bristow of the 66th Regiment, Cork; Maj Gen Sir George R Bingham, Cork; and Maj Henry Heathcote of the 88th Regiment, Clonmel Barracks, [County Tipperary]. Additional letters from: Wedderburn to Mr Connor, enclosing Gregory’s reply to his letter of 22 May 1827, relating to the ‘insolent language of the sailor to the officer commanding the escort of convicts’; Wedderburn to Gregory, enclosing copy of proposed general order on future transfers of prisoners under military escort, with 2 covering notes; Wedderburn to Gregory, informing him that the name of the civil officer in question is Browne of Limerick Gaol; AJ Watron, Sheriff of Limerick City, to Gregory, informing him that Browne was not employed in said escort; John Wallis and William Thomas Jones, Sheriffs of Cork, to Gregory, referring to enclosed return of convicts in [?the City] Gaol [not present]; and Wedderburn to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, on behalf of Lt Gen Sir George Murray, [Commander in Chief, Ireland], requesting that the proposed general order previously forwarded to Gregory be made available to officers in Carrickfergus, [County Antrim], as there had recently been some trouble there. Also includes earlier letter from Wedderburn to Gregory, enclosing letter from Maj Gen William Thornton, Armagh, to Col Gardiner, Deputy Adjutant General, forwarding requisition from William Olpherts, Sheriff of Armagh, reporting that no communication has yet been received relating to a military party to escort prisoners to Kingstown [Dún Laoghaire].

27 Apr 1827-2 Aug 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/923

Memorial of Francis Clarke, care of Mr Brooks, 30 Denmark Street, off Chapel Land, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking relief to enable him to return to his native England. States he has been in Ireland for over 39 years, but although he was from ‘a respectable and opulent situation in life has be casualties and misfortunes reduced to a situation of very great distress’. Annotation on reverse stating enclosures returned to sender.

[1827]

[1827]

CSO/RP/1827/924

Letter from James Magee, 6 Luke Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enquiring as to the progress of his memorial submitted in August 1823, seeking a position in the police force, and to which he received a reply that his name had been placed on a waiting list. Encloses said letter for Gregory’s information [not present].

12 Jun 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/925

Memorial of David Charles Roose, 7 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking a copy of a representation previously submitted to him which reflects badly on his character. States he was elected on 1 June 1827 to serve as High Sheriff of Dublin, with effect from 29 September 1827. Annotation on reverse questions if such a document was received in the Chief Secretary’s Office. Also draft and copy of reply, informing him that as the Lord Lieutenant [Richard Wellesley] and the Privy Council are satisfied that he has been duly elected to his office, there is no need to enter a defence against same.

[c12 Jun] 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/926

Letter from J Ready, Charlotte Town, Prince Edward Island, [Canada], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, expressing his regret at the death of Mr Draper, his deputy [?as Protique (or Protigue) Master] in Dublin, and seeking direction from the Lord Lieutenant [Richard Wellesley] in relation to the appointment of Draper’s son to fill the position.

1 Feb 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/927

Letter from William Gregory, Under Secretary, to William Kemmis, [crown solicitor], Kildare Street, [Dublin], enclosing petition of Thomas Cavand who is seeking remuneration for his services as a crown witness against a man named Mara at the recent Tipperary assizes [not present]. Reply from Kemmis to [Thomas] Taylor, [clerk, Dublin Castle], stating that Mr Gale is the crown solicitor for the home circuit.

25 Apr 1827-26 Apr 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/928

File of papers relating to petition of Bryan Gately, 12 Mountrath Street, King’s County [County Offaly], to [Richard Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant, seeking compensation for seizure of his property. States that while he served in the county militia, he was also a retailer of spirits, until 12 March 1826, when 2 police officers, Joseph Abbott and Samuel Paisley entered his home at 16 Smithfield and seized a quantity of alcohol, assaulted his wife, imprisoned him and fined him £2. Encloses copy of affidavit outlining his case, as well as printed copy of the Exercise of Trades by Soldiers, etc. Act, 1816, prepared by His Majesty’s printers, George and John Grierson and Martin Keene, 1825. Also letter from John C Graves and John Tudor, Head Office of Police, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enclosing letter from Oliver C Sherwood, Second Divisional Office, to the magistrates of that division, forwarding a statement by Abbott and Paisley.

[c28] May 1827-19 Jun 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/929

Letter from Henry Apjohn, churchwarden of Killoughy Parish, Frankford, [County Offaly], to unknown recipient, seeking advice in relation to specific causes of the recent vestry act [Church Rates (Ireland) Act, 1826], in particular, the aplotment of church cess. Annotation on reverse giving legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

11 Jun 1827-18 Jun 1827

1827

CSO/RP/1827/930

File of letters relating to the appointment of a second clerk in the fourth division of police in Dublin following the removal of [James] Fox, and the recommendation of Lancelot Richard [?Pomford] for the position. Includes: copy of letter from magistrates John C Graves, Henry Charles Sirr and John Tudor, Head Office of Police, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, forwarding 2 letters they received, from Frederick Pemberton, second clerk, Rotunda Division of Police [third division], 8 Henry Street, and from WH Archer, Thomas Herbert, and George Studdert, Second Divisional Office; letter from Graves, Tudor and [Alderman] Frederick Darley, Head Police Office, to Gregory, enclosing copy of letter they received from the magistrates of the fourth division, JS Fleming, Joseph Gabbett, and G Neville; copy of letter from Darley, Graves and Tudor to Gregory, informing him that the new clerk’s salary will be £73 16s 11d per annum; and letter from Darley, Graves and Tudor to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, enclosing copy of letter they received from Gabbett and Neville.

[c Jun] 1827-14 Dec 1827

1827