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CSO/RP/1825/181

Petition of William Mason, late police constable, barony of Moydo [Moydow], Colehill, County Longford, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking redress over alleged failure of the paymaster of the police of County Longford, Major Brooks, to pay outstanding salary arrears of 10 shillings [sterling]. Complains that despite having complied with police regulations upon discharge, he received no remuneration for his labour over a period of almost 2 months.

26 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/182

Petition of Thomas Fox, late sergeant, Londonderry militia, 207 Bogside, Londonderry, County Londonderry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking appointment to a situation in the police establishment of Ireland. Claims to have served for 5 years in the 35th regiment of foot in the early years of the nineteenth century and continued in a military capacity with the Londonderry militia, between 1804 and 1823. Also additional memorial from Fox to Wellesley, acknowledging reply to earlier petition but indicating his application, by post and in person, to Major Thomas D’Arcy, Belfast, County Antrim, inspector general of police for province of Ulster, has not met with a positive response. Reiterates his loyalty to the crown through an army career that spanned 20 years, and complain of being in ‘extreme distress’.

28 Feb 1825-29 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/183

Letter from Mathew Flanagan, Chapel House, Meath Street, Dublin, secretary to the trustees, Royal College of Maynooth [Roman Catholic College of Saint Patrick], County Kildare, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, conveying that following a meeting of the college trustees, Reverend Dr [Patrick] Curtis and Reverend Dr [Daniel] Murray were elected visitors in the place of two deceased church dignitaries, Reverend Dr [Richard] O’Reilly and Reverend Dr [John Thomas] Troy. Requests the formal approval of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, in accordance with the terms of an act of Parliament.

18 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/184

Note of instruction for use of a senior clerk in Dublin Castle [likely William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland] stating [on authority of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant] that Reverend Edward Pepper is to be appointed to the Church of Ireland living of Kilcorkley, County Roscommon.

[1825]

1825

CSO/RP/1825/185

Petition of Thomas Gallagher, 10 Duke Street, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking appointment to a situation in the police or revenue establishment of Ireland. Claims to have made a loyal contribution to the crown through employment for near 5 years on board His Majesty’s ship ‘Bellona’ under captain Sir Thomas Thompson. Also letter from Gallagher to John C Erck, chief clerk of Irish Record Commission [and editor of 'Irish Ecclesiastical Register'], Record Tower, Lower Castle Yard, Dublin Castle, requesting a reference for time spent as employee at the Record Tower, with commendation on base for Gallagher signed by Erck. Annotation on reverse of petition from CSO states the unlikelihood of his memorial meeting with a positive response on account of the numbers seeking such employment.

13 Dec 1823-c3 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/186

Petition of Edward Power, Berehaven, County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking extension of financial aid in respect of his past service to the police establishment. Claims to have spent 12 years of his life in the local yeomanry corps and following that acted as police sub constable in the barony of Bere [Bear], County Cork, for a period of 14 years. Declares while acting in the constabulary, his dwelling house doubled as a place of confinement for outlaws on account of their being no regular prison in Berehaven, though he received no remuneration for his trouble. Attestation of accuracy of statement certified overleaf by Morty O’Sullivan, magistrate.

Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/187

Petition of Patrick Mulry, parish of Killukin, County Roscommon, [near Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim] to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking appointment to a situation in the police establishment of Ireland. Asserts his capability of acting in the post and claims his application has the support of Captain Mulloy, magistrate of County Roscommon.

c5 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/188

Letter from Major Thomas Powell, Corkagh, Rathcoole, County Dublin, inspector general of the Leinster constabulary, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing letter from William Henderson, Dublin, chief constable of King's County [County Offaly], observing as barracks are provided for use of the police of the county, an application for payment of lodging allowance from John Cully, late police sub constable, cannot be entertained. Remarks that Cully’s conduct fell far short of the desired level and was often absent from duty on account of his carrying on a trade. Also letter from Cully, Birr, King's County to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, drawing attention to his outstanding claim to expenses for lodging over a period of two years. Explains following his recent retirement from the constabulary, he sought the arrears amounting to £7 16s by postal application from Powell, but without success.

13 Feb 1825- 3 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/189

Letter from James Tandy, chief magistrate for counties of Kildare and west Wicklow, Grangeduff, Kilcullen, County Kildare, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking permission for Captain James Dyas, pay clerk of the police constabulary of County Kildare, to add to accounts expenditure of £11 7s 6d employed in procurement of 60 pairs of handcuffs in 1823. States the amount in question is owed to James Henderson of Usher’s Island, Dublin.

26 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/190

Petition of Thomas O’Connor, classical teacher, Mina [?Moyna], near Westport, County Mayo, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking appointment as school master or inspector, or another position under government. Alludes to his professional competence and regrets loss of health that prevented his continuance as principle of the classical school in the town of Dingle, County Kerry. Having been incapacitated by an ailment and failing to respond to medical treatment, after 5 years teaching in Dingle, another master took his place. Complains that being without an income for 3 years, he was unable to offer support to his mother [who subsequently died] or his sisters.

c7 Mar 1825

1825