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CSO/RP/1824/475

Petition of Michael Connor, private, Tralee corps of yeomanry, Listowel, County Kerry, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to situation in the police establishment in southern Ireland. Claims to have experienced ‘a great Deal of hardship’ in military service and ‘is in Dread of His life in the Country’ as a result of past loyalty.

25 Jul 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/493

Copy of ‘Report on the Southern District in Ireland, containing a Statement of the progress made during the year 1823, on the several Roads carried on at the public expense in that District under the Orders of His Excellency, the Lord Lieutenant’, compiled by Richard Griffiths, civil engineer, for the attention of Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle. Discusses progress of public works in counties Limerick, Cork and Kerry, carried on ostensively between the rivers Shannon and Blackwater, in particular the new lines of communication between Listowel and Newmarket, Castleisland and Newcastle, Newmarket and Charleville, Macroom and Glenflesk, Skibbereen to Crookhaven harbour, Clonakilty to Ring harbour, Timoleague to Courtmacsherry, and Bantry to Skibbereen; also comments on some roads proposed for attention, a line from Newmarket through the Bogra Mountains, and a road from Bantry Bay to the Kenmare river over a mountain ridge. Remarks on particular mode adopted to increase productivity in labour among lower classes, the reduction in outrages in region, and reflects on the beneficial aspects of the work for the wider economy and society; includes full cost breakdown of southern road construction schemes under heading ‘General Statement of Public Accounts for 1823.

26 Feb 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/866

Letter from Burton Persse Lambert, chief constable, Mallow, County Cork, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting leave of absence for six weeks ‘for the perfect reestablishment of my health’. Encloses certificate from Dr Galway recommending a period of leave to aid recuperation. Also encloses letter from John [Maynard], magistrate, Listowel, County Kerry, to Lambert, indicating willingness to superintend the district police during leave of absence.

4 Jun 1824-9 Jun 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/901

Petition of John Mangon Dalton, Listowel, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, recommending appointment of Daniel O’Connor, ‘a Loyal and Spirited young man’ to a post of employment under government. He also complains of the practice of certain traders in the town who sell ‘spirituous Liquors and other Shop Goods without paying any duty to his Majesty, and the rest of the Shopkeepers paying heavy duty’.

20 Jun 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/905

Petition of James Harding, governor, ‘ancient castle of Listowel’, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking redress and complaining of the conduct of Dr John Church, magistrate, who ‘unjustly and forcibly has taken the possession’ of his castle residence; in addition, he laments, he confined his son, Francis Harding, to Tralee Gaol on a charge of assault and acting to recover a pig which was confiscated in lieu of rent. Encloses a copy of the detention order from the magistrates John Francis Hewson and John Church to the keeper of the jail of Tralee [Edward Blennerhassett] charging Francis Harding with ‘Rescue of a Pig seized for Rent - Assault and menacing the Life and Stabbing Mathew Quinn at Gunsbro’.

13 Apr 1824-12 Jun 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1061

Letter from [Thomas Ellis], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, indicating approval of application of James Supple, half pay lieutenant, of Ballyenesy [Ballyhennessy], Listowel, County Kerry, as being worthy of ‘most favourable consideration’. Also memorial from Supple to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, making recommendation for appointment of nephew Pierse Eggels to the baronial police of Ireland; stresses Eggels service to the crown while engaged with the Ballylongford corps of yeomanry ’during the late Insurrection and disturbance’ and emphasises his ‘fitness, loyalty & Eligibility’; Supple also refers to his own military service and that of his two sons.

13 Jul 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1127

2 letters from John Mangan Dalton, Listowell [Listowel], County Kerry, to Edward Connor, first clerk of military department, Dublin Castle, offering a robust recommendation for Daniel O’Connor who has been active in opposing and reporting on revenue fraud in the town; seeks his appointment to a post under government in recognition of loyalty, 19 June 1824; 6 July 1824. Also 2 memorials from Dalton, Listowel, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, requesting intervention with the board of excise to have O’Connor appointed to a situation in the revenue, and warning of potential danger to his life on account of his resistance to those engaged in the sale of liquor and other goods without payment of duty. Discusses aspects of illegality in Listowel and makes direct reference to a number of offenders, including ‘Donovan’, ‘Flaherty’ and ‘Keon’ and alleges existence of dishonest practices among local revenue officials; mentions recent investigation and collection of affidavits from local men, but seeks a full inquiry from the board of excise, 4 July 1824; 17 July 1824.

19 Jun 1824-17 Jul 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1143

Letter from John Church, Tuthill’s Hotel, Dawson Street, Dublin, magistrate of County Kerry, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on distressed state of poor in neighborhood of Listowel, County Kerry. Refers to reception of information on plight of poor by letter while in London and emphasises need for speedy relief. Highlights utility of engagement of local unemployed labourers in public works in construction of bridge in town of Listowel; indicates the project in question has been granted a county presentment and has secured government funding for half its cost, but some impediment remains. Seeks urgent resolution of matter and hopes for attention of John Killaly, civil engineer, to same.

23 July 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/1824/1202

Letter from George Harrison, Treasury Chambers, London, assistant secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing memorial from Bartholomew Stiles, Listowell [Listowel], County Kerry, late police constable of barony of Irraghtyconnor [Iraghticonnor], for consideration of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle. Claims to have served for 24 years in the police constabulary, but being regarded as being too old to continue, he requests extension of superannuation payment. Certification in support of authenticity of application added on base from 6 gentlemen and magistrates of barony.

3 Sep 1824

1824