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NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/47 |
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TITLE: |
File of documents arising from a complaint from Frederick Edward Jones, late Patentee of the Theatre Royal Dublin, concerning the non-renewal of his Theatrical Patent |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
File of documents arising from a long running complaint from Frederick Edward Jones, Deputy Master of Revels and late Patentee of the Theatre Royal Dublin on Crow Street, complaining of the ‘manifest and unprecedented wrong done him by the non-renewal of his Theatrical Patent’ which has financially ruined him. File concludes with a letter from Jones, Clonliffe, [Dublin], to unspecified recipient, dated 12 January 1828, claiming that [William] Plunkett, [Attorney General] was of the opinion that Jones had been unjustly treated; noting that he has now survived for eight years without any income and has been threatened with eviction; noting that it was rumoured to the Marquis of Westmeath that Jones was to be granted a pension but that this has not materialised. Also memorials of Jones, to Anthony Hart, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, noting that he paid the majority of the retirement annuity of £1100 allowed to [Richard] Daly who surrendered his patent having being impeached by the Attorney General. Also memorial of Jones, to Richard Wellesley, outlining how in 1796 he had attempted to establish a second theatre in Dublin but was convinced by government to instead buy out Daly’s patent for the theatre. Also includes a number of legal opinions of Plunkett and Henry Joy, [Solicitor General] on the case and questioning did ‘Mr Harris or Mr Jones break off from the [tenor] of Mr Grants Letter’. Also lengthy statement of Jones, to the crown solicitor, dated 11 June 1825, in which he claims that when he took over the direction of the theatre it was ‘in a state that would disgrace an English village’ but explaining how under his administration ‘it competed with the London Winter Theatres’ and commenting on the theatre’s finances up until [John] Crampton purchased it; noting the dire financial state of his family and noting that he was confined [in debtors’ prison]. Also includes large quantity of copied items including 25 items of correspondence mainly between officials of Dublin Castle and Jones dated between 1796 and 1821; affidavit of Jones dated 1796; memorial of John Crampton and Edward Dalton, to Earl Talbot, noting that they purchased one eighth shares in the theatre from Jones in 1808 and 1809 respectively; copy of a report by Serg Lefroy and Mr Townsend on the case, dated 10 Aug 1819; copies of notices issued by Jones in December 1819 seeking trustees for the theatre; copy of the terms proposed by Mr Raymond for renting the theatre. |
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41 items; 194pp |
DATE(S): |
1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/48 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/61 |
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TITLE: |
Petitions of Michael Connolly, [Castletownshend], Skibbereen, [County Cork], seeking a pension or civil position |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
Petitions of Michael Connolly, [Castletownshend], Skibbereen, [County Cork], to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant and to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking a pension or civil position having served in the custom house and as an excise officer for 15 years. Noting that a vacancy exists for a steward onboard the Revenue cruiser ‘Wickham’. Also letters of recommendation from JJ Troy, Collector, dated 1824 and Richard Townsend, collector of excise and magistrate, Castle Townsend, dated January 1828. |
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5 items; 12pp |
DATE(S): |
18 Dec 1824-6 Jun 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/62 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/314 |
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TITLE: |
Petition of Laurence Gaffney, 70 Townsend Street, Dublin, seeking a position in the police force |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
Petition of Laurence Gaffney, 70 Townsend Street, Dublin, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking to be appointed a ‘peace officer’ in Dublin city or any other position. Noting that he served as a sergeant major in the 50th Regiment of Foot. |
EXTENT: |
1 item; 2pp |
DATE(S): |
17 Mar 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/324 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/489 |
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TITLE: |
Memorial of Thomas Fannin, Townsend Street, Dublin, concerning payment of his pawnbroker’s licence |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
Memorial of Thomas Fannin, Townsend Street, Dublin, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, concerning payment of his pawnbroker’s licence of £100 per annum to the Head Office of Police. Noting that he has moved his premises from York Street to his current residence. Also letter from Henry Charles Sirr and John Tudor, Head Office of Police, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that Fannin’s request be granted. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene. |
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2 items; 6pp |
DATE(S): |
26 Mar 1828-8 Apr 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/500 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/531 |
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TITLE: |
Memorial of Daniel Molone, Scariff, County Clare, concerning a property dispute between his daughter and her husband Patrick O’Brien of Granacraggy |
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Memorial of Daniel Molone, [?Ballyvartla], Scariff, County Clare, to the Lords Justices of Ireland, complaining that Patrick O’Brien of Granacraggy, who was married to his daughter Mary Malone, has turned her and her family out. Claiming that in order to disinherit his wife and children, O’Brien has levelled his own house and fraudulently signed his land over to his brother Darby O’Brien. Seeking police protection in order to recover possessions which he has successfully sued for. Also letter from Henry Townsend, Chief Constable, Tomgrany Petty Sessions, to Maj Warburton, Inspector General of Police, reporting on his investigation of the case and noting that O’Brien went into debt through gambling on cards. |
EXTENT: |
2 items; 8pp |
DATE(S): |
14 Feb 1828-14 Apr 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/542 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/537 |
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TITLE: |
File of documents arising from a request for government aid from William Ogilvie towards improvements to the pier at Ardglass Harbour, [County Down] |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
Letter from H Townsend, Irish Fishery Office, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enclosing a statement from William Ogilvie seeking aid from the commissioners for proposed improvements to Ardglass Harbour, [County Down] and correcting an error in Ogilvie’s calculations. Includes statement commenting on Mr Rennie’s report and noting the commercial benefits which would arise from the extension of the pier. Also letter from Ogilvie, Greshams Hotel, to Gregory, acknowledging receipt of a letter from government noting that there is little prospect of aid being granted by the Board of Fisheries towards the works. |
EXTENT: |
3 items; 10pp |
DATE(S): |
24 Apr 1828-3 May 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/549 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/641 |
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TITLE: |
Memorial of John McGrath, Tulla, County Clare, concerning the granting of bail to those accused of his brother’s murder |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
Memorial of John McGrath, Tulla, County Clare, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, claiming that his brother was killed by Thomas, Michael and Ned Walsh, Malachy, Mathew and Patrick Hehir and Daniel Sadlier; complaining that these men have been granted bail; requesting that a reply be addressed to him care of Mr Townsend, Chief Constable, Tulla. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, stating that nothing can be done in this case. |
EXTENT: |
1 item; 2pp |
DATE(S): |
21 Apr 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/661 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/715 |
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TITLE: |
Letters from William Ogilvie, London and [Dublin], reacting to government’s refusal to grant aid for the pier at Ardglass, [County Down] |
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Letters from William Ogilvie, 12 Chester Street, Pimlico, London and Gresham’s Hotel, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, protesting against the decision not to grant him funding for the extension of the pier at Ardglass, [County Down]; observing that this decision is at variance with the ruling of the previous administration under Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary; mentioning that the funding was sought from the Fishery Fund and that it was referred to the Commissioners of Irish Fisheries; mentioning Mr Rennies report to William Lamb and Mr Townsend’s report; noting that the works have already cost the public many thousands and might possibly require a further extent of aid. |
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4 items; 11pp |
DATE(S): |
13 May 1828-1 Aug 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/737 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/717 |
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TITLE: |
Letters from Samuel Bennett, magistrate, Clonakilty, [County Cork], wishing to know the jurisdiction of the recorder of Clonakilty, a corporation town |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
Letters from Samuel Bennett, magistrate, Clonakilty, [County Cork], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, wishing to know if he is empowered to try petty sessions cases in Clonakilty, a corporation town in which there is a sovereign and a recorder, the latter also being a magistrate of the county. Noting that Mr Townsend, the recorder, recently warned the magistrates, Rev William Stewart and Herbert Gillman, not to interfere in cases committed within the borough. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene stating that the county magistrates have jurisdiction in this case. |
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3 items; 10pp |
DATE(S): |
18 Apr 1828-16 May 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/739 |
NAI REFERENCE: |
CSO/RP/1828/730 |
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TITLE: |
File of letters arising from an application from William Ogilvie for funding for works to the pier at Ardglass Harbour, [County Down] |
SCOPE & CONTENT: |
Letters from William Ogilvie, Gresham’s Hotel, [Dublin] and Chester Street, [London], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, concerning his application for funding from the Irish Fishery Loan Fund for works to the pier at Ardglass Harbour, [County Down]. Noting that the Commissioners of Fisheries have refused to extend a grant for the works and noting his arguments with H Townsend on the subject. Adding that he has surrendered his patent rights as ‘Lord of the Manor’ to the commissioners of the harbour and noting that the various works were recommended by Capt Cornville, Mr Donnell and Mr Rennie. Also letter from H Townsend, Irish Fishery Office, to Gregory, outlining the reasons for the Commisioners’ refusal. |
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3 items; 11pp |
DATE(S): |
2 May 1828-30 May 1828 |
DATE EARLY: |
1828 |
DATE LATE: |
1828 |
ORIGINAL REFERENCE: |
1828/753 |