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CSO/RP/1824/1079

Petition of George Ware, Kilrush, County Clare, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking appointment to the situation of constable or sub constable in the police establishment of Ireland. Emphasises his loyalty to government and his contribution to the suppression of ‘insurrectionary disturbance’ in the region; claims his father served for a number of years in Ballylongford corps of yeomanry and his brother in the 70th Regiment of Foot, both of whom are now deceased.

15 Jul 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1130

Petition of Andrew [Kerrisk], [noted by CSO clerk as Kemish], Ballylongford, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to a situation in the police establishment of Ireland. Claims to be a suitable candidate on grounds of 19 years service with the Kerry corps of militia and also makes reference to his father who died while in the ranks of with the 18th Regiment [of Foot]f light dragoons.

9 Jul 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1131

Petition of Timothy Buckley, Ballylongford, County Kerry, out pensioner of the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to a situation in the police establishment of Ireland. Recalls period of 14 years service with the 97th Regiment of Foot and discharge due to wounds received in North America; also mentions later participation with corps of militia at Ballylongford and threat to his life following an incident on 11 December 1822.

8 Jul 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1177

Petition of James Mulvihill, 47 Prussia Street, Dublin, Chelsea pensioner, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment as sergeant to the police establishment at Listowel or another part of County Kerry or upper County Limerick. Refers to period spent in service with the Kerry militia and later in the 73rd Regiment of Foot, and indicates desire to remain in Ballylongford in order to educate his children. Also memorial from Mulvihill to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, referring to previous memorial made through Colonel Shaw and seeking intervention in securing post in police.

23 Jul 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1825/355

Letter from Dr Edward Trevor, [supervisor of convict transportation, Cove, County Cork], Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting that Ellen [apparently a mistake; her first name is Alice] Enright, a crown witness, is prepared to accept of clothing and Stg£20 rather that attempt a voyage with her 3 children on board a vessel bound for Jamaica, where her husband resides. Indicates her removal to that island was sanctioned by Mathew Barrington, crown solicitor [Munster circuit], but states due to her ‘character’ an objection might be lodged by the commander of the 77th regiment of foot, over her presence on the ship. Observes he found Enright, who had travelled with her family from Ballylongford, County Kerry, to Cove [Cobh], in a ‘very much distressed’ state, and conveys on his instructions an allowance is being paid her of 10 shillings a week. Also memorial from Alice Enright, Ballylongford, to Trevor, seeking assistance with removal overseas. States she is the widow of Daniel Enright, corporal, and complains of local harassment and death threats against herself and family. With various annotations on base, one of which states the Lord Lieutenant cannot provide further financial aid.

24 Sep 1824-16 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/552

Petition of Austin Downes, Kilrush, County Clare, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting intervention with Richard McGillicuddy of Whitefield, late sheriff of County Kerry, to cancel the execution of a green wax process against him for the sum of Stg£5. Explains the demand arose from his failure to appear to prosecute Michael Turpin of Ballylongford, County Kerry, on whom he gave information in 1819 over the sale of 3 allegedly stolen books. Claims he had no notice of the apprehension and trial of Turpin and laments the levy will reduce him and his large family to ‘Beggary’. Appends to base copy affidavit confirming the authenticity of his petition, signed by R Barry and Jonas Studdert, magistrates for County Clare.

10 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/608

Petition of James Harding, formally governor of the castle of Listowel, Gunsborough, near Ballylongford, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, acknowledging receipt of sum of £3 from government and seeking a further advance of £6 to buy linen thread to sustain himself and family. Provides an extended account of past misfortunes, in particular, the means under which he was ‘illegally dispossessed’ of the castle by John Church, magistrate of Listowel, and also subjected to cruel treatment at the hands of Sir Vere Hunt, who had him confined for a period of 18 months. Claims on account of his loss and mistreatment, he was granted compensation of £800 plus £20 per year for life by John Jeffreys Pratt, 1st Marquis Camden, but was deprived of all through ‘the influence of interest’. Complains he lost his house and garden and has no where to work his looms. Repeats claim to compensation for past losses and asks for reinstatement to Listowel Castle. [See also reference CSO/RP/1824/905].

1 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/609

Petition of Michael Turpin, Ballylongford, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to the situation of constable in the police establishment anywhere in Ireland. Refers also to former memorial seeking the situation of chief constable and adds his present application has the support of both MPs for County Kerry [Colonel James Crosbie and Maurice FitzGerald].

4 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/610

Petition of Ellen Prendiville, widow, Ballylongford, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting extension of a measure of financial aid to support herself and family of 6 children. States her late husband Garrett Prendiville, died in active service as a police constable in 1823, and her eldest son, who had earlier sought a situation in the police, is at present suffering from ‘a consumption of body’. Annotation on back from CSO asks if her son served in the police. Remarks if not, she is to be informed that no funds at present exists out of which to offer relief.

21 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/750

Petition of Ellen Prindiville, widow, Ballylongford, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, complaining of personal distress and seeking a measure of financial relief. Remarks her family consist of 6 children, all of whom look to the support of her eldest son who has been sick for near 9 months. Mentions her late husband, Garret Prindiville, served as a police constable in County Kerry for a number of years and died whilst in that employment. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

17 Jul 1825

1825