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Match 11 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/347
TITLE:

Letter from 1st earl Donoughmore concerning regulations for new police in County Tipperary
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from Richard Hely-Hutchinson, 1st earl of Donoughmore, Knocklofty, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, 16 January 1823, seeking government's approval for the enclosed set of rules and regulations, submitted to the magistrates of County Tipperary, by Richard Willcocks, chief police magistrate, respecting the conduct of police constables and chief constables; states that they have been approved by the magistrates [regulations not present - these were subsequently returned to the magistrates with comments]. Also note by John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to the Chief Secretary's Office, offering his opinion on the rules, and in particular querying those relative to the power of the magistrates, 21 January 1823. Also copy of letter of reply from [William Gregory, Under Secretary], Dublin Castle, to Donoughmore, February 1823, and letter from Donoughmore to Gregory, in defence of the regulations submitted, 1 March 1823.
EXTENT:

4 items; 8pp
DATE(S):

16 Jan 1823-1 Mar 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5483
Match 12 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/368
TITLE:

Letter from Denis Browne, concerning interest of Marquis of Sligo in retirement of George Townsend Browne
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from Denis Browne, Clare, County Mayo, MP for Kilkenny city, to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, marked 'private letter', concerning the request of Browne's nephew, the Marquis of Sligo, for Browne's assistance in arranging the retirement of George Townsend Browne. Refers to the power of the Marquis of Sligo in returning Browne as MP for Kilkenny city, and Browne's son [James Browne] to parliament for County Mayo.
EXTENT:

1 item; 3pp
DATE(S):

24 Feb 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5504
Match 13 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/373
TITLE:

Letter from 6th baron Carbery, recommending candidate for inspector of fisheries, Baltimore, County Cork
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from John Evans-Freke, 6th baron Carbery, Cork, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, urging the division of the fisheries district at Baltimore, County Cork, on the grounds of it being too large for the scope of one inspector of fisheries. Requests right to nominate a candidate to fill the additional post, when the district is divided, and recommends Thomas Townsend of Baltimore.
EXTENT:

1 item; 4pp
DATE(S):

6 Mar 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5509
Match 14 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/383
TITLE:

Petition of Francis Russell, imprisoned for debt, requesting his release
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Petition of Francis Russell, prisoner in Tralee jail, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, detailing the circumstances of his imprisonment for debt and requesting the issue of an order for his release [postmarked 12 March 1823]. Annotation on reverse, of query on the case, in hand of William Gregory, Under Secretary, with opinion of John Sealy Townsend KC, legal advisor to the Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, 15 March 1823.
EXTENT:

1 item; 4pp
DATE(S):

[12 Mar 1823]
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5521
Match 15 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/384
TITLE:

Letter from Henry Townsend, concerning problem of non-attendance of commissioners of Irish fisheries
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from Henry Townsend, Irish Fishery Office, Dublin, secretary to the commissioners of Irish Fisheries, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating, on behalf of the commissioners in attendance at the board, the problem of the non-attendance of several commissioners, causing 'difficulty and delay' in the execution of the board's business.
EXTENT:

1 item; 3pp
DATE(S):

6 Feb 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5522
Match 16 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/408
TITLE:

Letter from John Sealy Townsend, KC, concerning special sessions held under Insurrection Act, Kilkenny
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from John Sealy Townsend, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, KC and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on his attendance in Kilkenny to hold the special court sessions under the Insurrection Act. Refers to the wish of the magistrates for an extended adjournment of the court, noting that, 'As the interval has been so long since any person was made prisoner under the insurrection act I thought I could not reasonably object'.
EXTENT:

1 item; 3pp
DATE(S):

20 Mar 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5547
Match 17 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/431
TITLE:

Letter from Major Samuel Maxwell, County Cork, concerning payment of carriers for conveyance of convicts to Cork
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from Major Samuel Maxwell, Charleville, County Cork, magistrate, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of expenses incurred in paying carriers for the conveyance of prisoners from Rathkeale and Limerick, on their way to Cork, and the difficulties of obtaining reimbursement, 27 February 1823. Encloses letter from William Lumsden, Charleville, police chief constable, to Maxwell, concerning Maxwell's request for a horse and car to convey convicts to Cork, 25 February 1823; and encloses affidavit of Michael Sarsfield, sworn before Maxwell, concerning his payment for conveying convicts, 25 February 1823. Annotations on reverse of Maxwell's letter, of opinion of John Sealy Townsend, KC, and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, 4;5 March 1823.
EXTENT:

3 items; 5pp
DATE(S):

25 Feb 1823-27 Feb 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5570
Match 18 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/440
TITLE:

Letter from Henry Townsend, concerning commissioners of fisheries and sub division of Baltimore district
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Letter from Henry Townsend, secretary to the commissioners of Irish fisheries, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning plans to sub-divide the fisheries district of Baltimore, County Cork. Attributes delay in doing so to the absence of the commissioners; advises that a letter from Dublin Castle on the subject would 'hasten their decision'. Also advises on the need to enforce proper attendance by the commissioners of the fisheries board.
EXTENT:

1 item; 3pp
DATE(S):

19 Mar 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5579
Match 19 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/458
TITLE:

Petition of William Abbott, Dublin, requesting licence to manufacture copper tokens
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Petition of William Abbott, 9 Abbey Street, Dublin, merchant, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting a licence to manufacture copper tokens, stating that his initial application to the Dublin police was unsuccessful, despite having, '…represented to them that they were not intended for use or circulation in this Country but for the purpose of being Exported…', 14 March 1823. Annotation on reverse, of opinion of John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, 18 March 1823.
EXTENT:

1 item; 3pp
DATE(S):

14 Mar 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5598
Match 20 from 'CSO/RP'
NAI REFERENCE:

CSO/RP/1823/474
TITLE:

Petition of Timothy Brosnan, Tralee jail, requesting assistance to obtain his release
SCOPE & CONTENT:

Petition of Timothy Brosnan, imprisoned debtor in Tralee jail, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle [incorrectly written by petitioner as Arthur Wellesley, presumably confusing Richard Wellesley with his brother, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington]. Details the circumstances of his imprisonment for past 5 years for 'an alleged debt', in relation to a writ of capias issued against him. Requests Lord Lieutenant's interference with the judges of the Court of Exchequer, to obtain his release; petition certified by Francis Chute, governor of County Kerry jail, 20 February 1823. Annotation on reverse of petition, of opinion of John Sealy Townsend KC and legal advisor to the Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, 28 February 1823. Also note by CSO concerning inquiry into the case [February 1823].
EXTENT:

2 items; 4pp
DATE(S):

20 Feb 1823-28 Feb 1823
DATE EARLY:

1823
DATE LATE:

1823
ORIGINAL REFERENCE:

1823/5615

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