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1818 to 1834 (assessed February 2020). It is intended that the database will be expanded to include the papers up to 1852.

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25 Feb 1817

Letter from Michael H Tracy, to Chief Secretary’s office, Dublin Castle, requesting that his correspondence with government is not revealed to Mr Harvey. Also encloses handwritten extract from Freeman’s Journal newspaper regarding failure of ‘Mayor, Sheriffs, Commons and Citizens’ to comply with act regulating financial arrangement, likely relating to Dublin corporation.

2 items; 2pp CSO/RP/1818/614

1 Jan 1818-8 Jan 1818

Letter from Colonel Handfield, Commissary General’s Office, Dublin, to Sir Edward B Baker, Military Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing letter and making appeal on behalf of Anthony Tracy, with mention of ‘the incorrectness of the statement he had made to Government’. Encloses letter from Tracy, 26 Purdon Street, Dublin, to Handyfield, making apology regarding misuse of name in representation to government and seeking to gain a post of employment.

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1818/269

3 Mar 1818

Letter from Michael H Tracy, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting appointment to post of employment.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/1818/615

1821

Survey of the estate of John Staunton Rochfort and Abraham Bond Esquires in the baronies of Clonlonnon and Moycashell and county of Westmeath by Sherrard's Brassington and Green

Survey of the estate of John Staunton Rochfort and Abraham Bond Esquires in the baronies of Clonlonnon and Moycashell and county of Westmeath by Sherrard's Brassington and Green, 1821. Coloured map of three portions of land: Portion one of land in the townland of Tullaghanaska alias Clughauneaska [Cloghanaskaw, county Westmeath] showing plots of lands of James Tracey to James Lynagh; Peter Ronan; James Tracy to Morgan Ronan; Morgan Ronan; James Tracey to James Carey; Micheal Keating; Thomas Clavan; John Kilmurray; Andrew Pettit; M McLoughlin; Thomas Woods and Patrick McCormick. Land bordered by townlands of Streamstown, Aughamore, Scaheen [Skeheen (Evans)], Killpatrick [Kilpatrick] and Corgorive [Corgarve] with names of neighbours shown as William Donohoe Esquire; ? Robinson Esquire; William Hill Esquire; Francis Evans Esquire; and Lady Lanesborough [Lady Frances Butler?]; Portion two is from the townland of Killcatherine [Kilcatherina, county Westmeath] showing plot of lands of T and P Wise; Matthew Geoghegan; Thomas Rabbit; Luke Kelly; Matthew Kelly and Hugh Gaynor; Patrick Carroll and Patrick Connor, William Kennedy; Patrick Wise; T Carroll; P Connor and William Kennedy. Lands bordered by townlands of Ballinderry, Ballybrawther [Ballybroder?], with names of neighbours noted as Edward Kelly Esquire; J Dowdall Esquire; Colonel Pickett; Mr George Rochfort and the Governors of Blue Coat Hospital. Portion three is of lands in the townland of Big Ballynagreny and Little Ballynagreny [Ballynagrenia, county Westmeath] showing plots of lands of William Fox Esquire; William Fox Esquire to Patrick Scally; James Lynham and Owen Lynham; William Fox Esquire to James Laffey; Thomas McGlinn; Thomas Fox; Maurice Coffey; Charles Carberry; William Spellman; John Cormick; George Bell; James Johnston and Matthew Guinan; Patrick Largy; and James Lynham. Lands are bordered by townlands of Ballynagall, Rosemount and Custorum or Ballynagreney [Ballynagrenia, county Westmeath] with names of neighbours shown as Lady Lanesborough, William Morgan Esquire, Lord Castlemain [Richard Handcock, 2nd Baron Castlemaine] and Sir Richard Nagle Baronet. Scale 16 perches to an inch.

1 map

M/523

Part of M Map series, accessioned from EJ Jameson. Alternative reference code JAM/396

8 Mar 1821-11 Dec 1821

Petition of Lucinda Martha Kelly, Molesworth Street, Dublin, widow of late Lucius Tracy Kelly, sub commissioner of public records in Ireland, to the commissioners of public records in Ireland, requesting an allowance for her children, and emphasising that they are unsupported since her husband's death in July 1821, 11 December 1821. Also report of Lucius T Kelly, to commissioners of public records in Ireland, detailing calendaring work carried out, outside of office hours, for which he has received no remuneration, 8 March 1821.

2 items; 6pp CSO/RP/1821/298

28 Dec 1822-1 Jan 1823

Letter from police magistrates, head police office, Dublin, to William Conyngham Plunket, Attorney General of Ireland, 1 January 1823, enclosing copy of information of Robert Kelly, sworn before Henry Charles Sirr, police magistrate; and also copy of information of Standing [Harding] Tracy of 15 Crow Street, Dublin, each concerning the identification of the origin of printed slips, which were circulated during the riot at the New Theatre Royal, Dublin, on 14 December 1822. Kelly refers to his involvement in printing some of the slips, but states that he will not reveal 'the name of the person that employed me'; also describes his view of an incident in which a bottle was thrown at Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, inside the theatre, 28 December 1821. Tracy states that the typeface of the printed slips is not that used by any of the Dublin printing offices. Refers to a printed slip entitled 'No Popery', and to another entitled 'The Protestants want Talbot' [an allusion to former Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Earl Talbot], 1 January 1823.

3 items; 9pp CSO/RP/1823/1

19 May 1823-21 May 1823

Letter from Alderman Frederick Darley, police magistrate, head office of police, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, 21 May 1823, enclosing copy of letter from Alderman John Cash, police magistrate of 5th Dublin police division, to the head police office, 19 May 1823, and also a copy of letter from JE Marston, keeper of Smithfield Penitentiary, Dublin, to Cash, 19 May 1923, enclosed with Cash's letter. Concerns case of Patrick Tracy, a deserted orphan boy, whom Marston recommends for admission into the House of Industry, Dublin.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1823/779

28 Nov 1823

Letter from Major John Wills, Esker Lodge, Lucan, Dublin, chief police magistrate, to Nathaniel Sneyd, MP for County Cavan, recommending the conduct of a Mr Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], who previously served in the police establishment under Wills' superintendence. Wills describes him as 'a Person in every way qualified to fill a Situation very different from the one he held under me'.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1823/2248

9 Feb 1825-15 Feb 1825

Letter from Thomas S Townshend [Townsend], Thornberry, [County Cork], to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, offering recommendation for Elizabeth Tracy, widow, as suitable candidate to fill the post of house keeper to the War Office, [London]. Encloses letter from Thomas Townshend Sr, in support of Tracy and memorial from Tracy to Gregory, expressing her interest in the post. Mentions having support for her application from Captain Drought of County Limerick plus two members of the Townshend family. Refers to the death of her husband, Harding Tracy, printer of the ‘Correspondent’ newspaper, from the ‘sufferings he endured from imprisonment &tc for a libel by [Daniel] O'Connell’.

3 items; 7pp CSO/RP/1825/33

3 Aug 1825

Anonymous letter written from Magherafelt, County Londonderry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, complaining of an incident in the town on the night of 31 July 1825 in which a number of persons named as [Ginins] Mills, William Baldwin, William Tracy and Olive Campbell, all dressed in police uniform, did accost and assault the Roman Catholic inhabitants of that place.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/1825/892

10 Oct 1825-12 Oct 1825

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, Oatfield House near Aughrim, County Galway, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, conveying permission to take three weeks leave of absence has been given Mr Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], chief constable of police in County Leitrim, and also to Mr [William] Gardiner, chief constable of police in the barony of Tireragh in County Sligo. With annotation on top from Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, stating the inspector general does not have the authority to grant such leave, rather formal permission must be obtained from himself.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/SC/1825/667

27 Jan 1826

Letter from [Rev] CP Coote, John S White, magistrates of County Limerick, Pallis Green [Pallasgreen, County Limerick], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting an incident whereby constables were attacked and shot a man while attempting to arrest Terence Brien. Stating that Constables Holmes, Quilty, Burns and Tracy were attacked while arresting Brien who was one of a party of men drinking at the house of Darby Ryan of Newtown. Adding that the constables were searching for Patrick Darby, who was accused of rape; wishing to know how to proceed in the case; includes legal opinion of JS Townsend.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/SC/1826/28

8 Apr 1826

Memorial of Elizabeth Tracy, Magherafelt, [County Londonderry or Derry], to [Richard] Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking a refund of charges made on her pension to the value of £10. Noting that she is the widow of Capt William Tracy of the Londonderry Militia.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/1826/387

27 Jul 1826-7 Sep 1826

Letters from Lieut James Gibson, Aavilla [Aghavila], Carrigallen yeomanry, Carrigallen, [County Leitrim], to Brig Maj John Semple, Belturbet, [County Cavan], warning that large crowds of individuals have frequently gathered at Ahavass [Aghavas] to perform military drills and allegedly with the intention of preventing Orangemen from marching; claiming that an incident was prevented through the intercession of Edward Hare on the catholic side and Archdeacon Agar and Rev McCreight on the protestant side; reporting an arson attack on the houses of James Monaghan and William Campbell. Also covering letter from Semple, Belturbet, to William Gregory, Under Secretary. Also letters from William G Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj George Warburton, enclosing affidavits of John Mitchell of Drumgunna and Owen Daly of Corduff stating that they witnessed large bodies of men performing military drills but claiming that the evidence of the men is weak; acknowledging that a number of protestants have been assaulted without provocation in the area and that protestant traders are being shunned by their catholic customers; suggesting however that Gibson is exaggerating the situation in order to get himself placed on permanent duty. Also letters from Warburton, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, agreeing that Gibson’s reports are coloured for reasons suggested by Tracy.

11 items; 33pp CSO/RP/OR/1826/295

22 Oct 1826-25 Oct 1826

Letter from William G Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, Inspector General of Police, forwarding a certificate signed by three magistrates [extant] claiming that the constabulary force in the district is insufficient; adding that the ‘lower order of Roman Catholics’ have formed combinations in order to prevent dealings with protestant traders and continue to post threatening notices and engage in beatings of transgressors. Includes certificate signed by John Lawder, Joseph Johnston and George HC Peyton, magistrates. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, recommending that the force in the barony of Carrigallen be increased. Includes annotation from Richard Wellesley granting the request.

3 items; 8pp CSO/RP/OR/1826/322

10 Jan 1827-11 Jan 1827

Petition of James Treacy of Ballygowan, County Tyrone, to Richard Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, concerning the theft of his mare by John and Edward Bannon. Treacy claims he was granted a replevin on 20 December 1826 from the Lord Chancellor [Thomas Manners Sutton, 1st Baron Manners] ordering the Sheriff of Tyrone to apprehend and return mare to him. Although he was charged a bond of £25 4d, Treacy stated that the Sheriff refused to cooperate. Treacy requested that the Sheriff be reprimanded, and that he be remunerated for the loss of his mare. Annotation on reverse giving legal opinion of Richard W Greene, stating that this was not a matter for the Lord Lieutenant, but for the court that originally issued the replevin, 11 January 1827.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1827/6

20 May 1827

Letter from Thomas Elliott, [County Carlow], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, informing him that he had not yet received a return from Peter Tracy, High Constable of the Barony of Forth under the composition act.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1827/751

23 Nov 1827-31 Aug 1830

Letters from James Duncan, Sub-Inspector and Paymaster, Carrick on Shannon, [County Leitrim], to Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Castlegar, [County Galway], resigning from his post and recommending his son as Chief Constable, and from William Crossley, Chief Constable, Maghera, [County ], applying for the post of Sub-Inspector of the County Leitrim, enclosing a testimonial from Col [HR] Pakenham, Langford Lodge, [County Leitrim?], praising Crossley’s achievements in County Leitrim and mentioning Capt Armstrong and Mr Macaulay who agree with him. Also includes letter from Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Dublin, to Hardinge, referring to the above letters but also another [not extant] from Col Beresford; now outlining that John Duncan will become Chief Constable, and that Mr Tracy [William Samuel Tracy] will succeed James Duncan, also mentioning Dr Col Clements whose application was also acceded to.

4 items; 10pp CSO/RP/1830/1472

2 Jan 1828-6 Jan 1828

Letter from William S Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, County Leitrim, to Maj Warburton, reporting on violent attacks on Philip Curran of Aughalough and Francis Mulvanaty, Cloone parish, [County Leitrim] by a gang and suggesting that the motivation for the outrage was they were ‘too obedient’ to Capt Slack, agent to Mr Digby Marsh; also noting that Patrick Rourke, had his house levelled. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Castlegar, [County Galway], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary.

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/628

24 Jan 1828-20 Feb 1828

Case on behalf of the crown for the opinion of the Attorney General, respecting the attachment of the property of Dr Thomas Tracy, who has been convicted of larceny and transported for seven years. Noting that his house and chattels have therefore become forfeited to the crown and that the government are anxious to restore the property to his wife, Martha Tracy and his family. Also covering letter from William Kemmis, Kildare Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

2 items; 6pp CSO/RP/1828/1541

25 Jan 1828

Letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting on the levelling of the house of Martin Saddlier in the barony of Carrigallen by Rockites and an arson attack against Peter McBryan of Cloone; noting that he was informed of these outrages by Mr Montford and Mr Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], chief constables of Mohill and Ballinamore, County Leitrim.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/633

26 Jan 1828-7 Feb 1828

Letters from George Warburton, Inspector General, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, forwarding copies of outrage reports from five chief constables which were submitted to him [extant]. Includes reports from the following chief constables - Daniel Winslow, Drumkeerin, County Leitrim concerning a violent attack against William Murphy, herd to Mr Miller and threatening notices delivered to the contractor building a new church; from Lieut D Carey, Kilrush, County Clare, reporting on the waylaying of two men named MacNinhen and the arrest of a suspect named Keating; from William Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Ballinamore, County Leitrim, reporting on Rockite attacks on Joseph Johnston of Mayo who was ordered to dismiss a servant and Saddler who was ordered not to rebuild a levelled house; from N Caldwell, Ballina, County Mayo, reporting on recent faction fights including a battle which took place at Killalla and was dealt with by Capt Bourk; from Robert Plunkett, Tubbercurry, County Sligo, reporting on the attempted abduction of a farmer’s daughter and the prompt intervention of Mr Armstrong and Mr Wood, magistrates.

10 items; 25pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/635

28 Jan 1828

Letter from Maj D O’Donoghue, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, requesting sanction to offer a reward of £5 for information leading to the arrest of suspects to the murder of Darby Tracy of Templemore.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/444

6 Feb 1828-8 Feb 1828

Letter signed John Willington, DJ Webb and [W Miller], magistrates, Templemore, [County Tipperary], to Maj O’Donoghue, drawing attention to the perilous situation in which the families of Michael Bryan and John Mullonny of Clontaaffe, [County Tipperary] are in because they swore information against the murderers of Tracy [Darby Tracy] and Corcoran. Also letter from Maj D O’Donoghue, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking sanction to provide police protection to the witnesses and their families.

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/447

13 Feb 1828-19 Feb 1828

Letter from William Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, reporting on the levelling of a house and beating of Teague of Cloone parish, by a party of Rockites in retaliation for Teague’s son having rented land on the Glebe lands of Cloone from Rev William Beresford, from which tenants had been evicted five years previously. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/639

20 Feb 1828-25 Feb 1828

Letters from William Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, reporting that an armed gangs of Rockites attacked Charles Tully of Knockage, Cloone parish and ordered him to give up the farm he recently leased from Rev William Beresford and also attacked Michael Brien of Drumrahool, ordering him not to take a farm from Lord Leitrim. Also letter from D Crofton, magistrate, Lakefield, County Leitrim, concerning a similar attack made on Michael Conelan, who were subsequently identified as being Peter Haye, Michael Hoey and Bryan Donelly. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, adding that Mr Weldon, Chief Constable, Carrick on Shannon has been ordered to offer protection to Conelan.

4 items; 8pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/643

24 Feb 1828-29 Feb 1828

Letter from William Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, reporting on an attack on the house of Michael Mullholland of Carricknavoe, Cloone parish, by a gang who demanded whiskey which had been bought for a wedding. Also letter from [?] Montfort, Chief Constable, Mohill, [County Leitrim], reporting on an attack by a party of Rockites on the house of Kiernan of Gortnacondra, who warned him to quit his holding. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

3 items; 7pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/646

29 Feb 1828

Copied extract of a letter from Mr Reed, Chief Constable, Boyle, County Roscommon, to Maj Warburton, reporting that the suspected murderers of Mr Cox have been arrested and a portmanteau discovered in a bog hole close to the home of one of the suspects; praising the constables under the command of Weldon and Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], chief constables. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/647

16 Mar 1828-3 Jul 1828

File of documents relating to cases of four constables threatened with dismissal due to misconduct. Includes covering letter from Thomas Powell, Corkergh, Rathcoole, [County Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting on each incident and including annotations noting the decision of government. Includes the cases of the following constables - John Tracy, sub constable, Edenderry, for drunkenness; James Moran, constable, Dundalk, for drunkenness, James Mills, constable, Crazy Corner, [County Westmeath], for neglect of duty; Andrew Dowler, sub constable, Kildare, for misconduct. Includes letters of recommendation, petitions, reports of witnesses and investigations and decisions of magistrates. Also mentioning Mr Donnellan, Chief Constable, Edenderry, [Kings County or County Offaly] and Robert Clace, constable, Kildare.

10 items; 18pp CSO/RP/1828/376

1 Apr 1828-9 Apr 1828

Letters from Samson Carter, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting on convictions in the [Clonmel] Assizes mainly involving capital cases. Mentioning that the following have been convicted - Patrick Lacy, John Walsh, John and Patrick Keogh, Thomas Leonard, Pierce and William Grace, Michael Looby, James Daniel, Thomas Maher and John Russell. Some of those convicted were involved in the murders of Daniel Mara at Rathcannon and of Darby Tracy.

4 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1828/365

1 Apr 1828-7 Apr 1828

Letters from John Doherty, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting in detail of the conviction of those accused of the murder of Daniel Mara. Observing that the following have been convicted Patrick Lacy, John Walsh, Patrick, John and Thomas Keaugh and Michael Tracy. Discussing his strategy of arranging the charges to have those who committed the murder sentenced to death, while allowing some of the conspirators to be transported and observing that the juries discharged their duties in all cases.

3 items; 12pp CSO/RP/1828/377

19 Apr 1828-21 Jul 1828

File of documents concerning the dismissal of three constables for drunkenness and appeals made by them or on their behalf to be readmitted. Includes memorial of John Tracy, to the magistrates of the Edenderry District [Kings County or County Offaly] and recommendation signed by three magistrates, Edenderry. Also statement signed by four magistrates assembled at Drumcarr Petty Sessions, County Louth, recommending that James Moran be readmitted in to the constabulary. Also extract from letter from Capt Dyas, to Col Sir John Harvey, noting that Andrew Dowler has been recommended for dismissal by the magistrates sitting at Kildare Petty Sessions. Also letters from Harvey, Portarlinton, [Queens County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that Tracy and Moran are to be readmitted while Dowler is to be dismissed.

7 items; 15pp CSO/RP/1828/665

21 Apr 1828

Memorial of Adam Keenan, [Crockmunlatony], parish of Lower Bodoney, County Tyrone, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking compensation having provided crown evidence. Noting that he assisted in the conviction of Edward Trasy [Tracy] and William McBride, accused of kidnapping Keenan and his wife in order to prevent them from giving evidence against Peter Tracy at the assizes in Omagh. Also letter from Edward Tierney, Crown Solicitor, 15 Fitzwilliam Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, stating that he is unacquainted with the circumstances of the case which occurred prior to his appointment.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1828/486

May 1828-1 Jun 1828

Letter from James Tandy, Millbank House, Naas, [County Kildare], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, transmitting monthly reports [extant] for County Kildare and the Western Division of County Wicklow and observing that the outrages in Wicklow have been suppressed by nightly patrols. Includes reports noting the specifics of individual outrages, including the arrest of Michael Tobin and John Carroll, accused of the murder of Darby Tracey at Clontafe, County Tipperary, the absconding of Christopher Maher who has been accused of raping Madge Fitzpatrick and an attack on the house of George Beaghan of Blackhall in the barony of Naas. Also draft reply from unidentified official, Dublin Castle, recommending that the nightly patrols now be less frequent.

4 items; 9pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/580

8 May 1828-13 May 1828

Letter from James Tandy, resident magistrate, Millsbank House, Naas, Kildare, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that Lieut Flinter, Chief Constable has apprehended Michael Tobin and John Carroll, suspected of the murder of Darby Treacy near Templemore; noting that their accomplice, Richard Leonard, has already been hanged in Clonmel for the crime. Also covering letters from Maj D O’Donoghue, Ballymahon, [County Longford], to Gregory.

3 items; 5pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/455

4 Jun 1828

Letter from Edward Wilson, Chief Magistrate of Police, Thurles, County Tipperary, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, providing an account of recent outrages which occurred in his district, including robberies, threatening notices from Captain Rock, the murder of Stephen Lanigan and Gleeson. Mentioning the following victims - William Sadlier, Rev Bagnell, Mathew [Healy], James Tracy, Edward Slattery, Conor Fogarty, Edward Maher.

1 item; 4pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/666

1 Jul 1828-14 Jul 1828

Letters from William S Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, reporting on efforts to prevent sectarian disturbances in the town involving Orangemen and catholics; noting that a large force of police, military and militia were assembled in the town following receipt of the Lord Lieutenant’s circular and that the Orangemen agreed not to form a procession; describing how he and a troop of dragoons dispersed a large armed crowd of peasants outside the town during which shots were fired; warning that the Ribbonmen are threatened to come to the market in the town to assail the Orangemen. Also letter from five magistrates of County Leitrim, Ballinamore, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that a military force of at least 30 men be stationed in the town. Also letter from John O’Brien, High Sheriff of Leitrim, Dromahair, [County Leitrim], to Gregory, providing an account of the confrontation with 500 armed men outside Ballinamore and other incidents in the town.

4 items; 13pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/14

5 Jul 1828-11 Jul 1828

Letter from Lieut ES Flinter, Chief Constable, Rossmore Lodge, Kildare, to Col John Harvey, Inspector General, requesting six weeks leave of absence in order to regain his health and also to prosecute John Carroll and Michael Tobin for the murder of Darby Tracy. Adding that Capt Green will carry out his duties during his absence. Also medical certificate from George H Low, surgeon, Rathangan. Also covering letter from Harvey, Portarlington, [Queens County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

3 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1828/1010

16 Aug 1828

Letter from Martha Tracey, 15 York Street, [Dublin], to Thomas Taylor, drawing attention to an earlier petition concerning her difficult financial affairs following [the death] of her husband, Dr Tracey. Noting that she cannot enforce payment of bills due to her husband and cannot get out of her lease on a large house until she obtains a grant on her husband’s property.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/1828/1211

9 Sep 1828-11 Sep 1828

Letter from William S Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, County Leitrim, to Maj Warburton, reporting that over 400 men voluntarily cut the corn of William Eden Lees following his testimony in support of the persons tried for illegal assembly; adding that the men marched in order carrying sickles and also cut the corn for their priest. Noting that they stopped to cheer in support of Sharpley, a catholic shopkeeper but ‘hissed and hooted’ at George Peyton, magistrate; adding that Col Beresford regarded the display as ‘savage’. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary.

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/696

10 Oct 1828-11 Oct 1828

Letter from R Sandford Palmer, Joseph Smith and [?Birch], magistrates, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting that Thomas Tracy was arrested for carrying a large flag in a march from Roscrea Fair; noting that the green flag was emblazoned with a harp, shamrock and a dove with an olive branch and bore the inscriptions ‘Aghavoe’, ‘Nabocklish’, ‘O’Connell’ and ‘Liberty and Unanimity’. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, concluding that no definite breach of the law was committed. Also damp press copy of reply to Palmer, transmitting the law adviser’s opinion.

3 items; 7pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/519

27 Oct 1828-30 Oct 1828

Letter from William Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, reporting that a young man named William Bloxham, protestant, was murdered by David Reilly, baker from Ballinamore who was returning from Ballyconnell Fair, County Cavan. Also letter from Edward Whitely, Ballyconnell, to John Semple, Belturbet, giving an account of the incident. Also covering letters from Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary and from Semple, to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

4 items; 11pp CSO/RP/OR/1828/20

16 Apr 1829-22 Apr 1829

Letter from [Maj] George Warburton [Inspector General of Police in Connaught], Castlegar, [County Galway], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, forwarding letters of application for leave of absence from 2 chief constables of police, namely: J[] O’Connor, Tuam, for 6 weeks; and George Tracy, Ballinamore, County Leitrim, for 2 months, with supporting letter from surgeon George Roe of the County Cavan Infirmary.

4 items; 7pp CSO/RP/1829/453

24 Sep 1829-5 Oct 1829

Letters from Walter Molony, Chief Constable, Gort, [County Galway], to Maj Warburton, enclosing proceedings and resolutions of a meeting of magistrates to investigate outrages committed in Tubber, [County Galway] which called for additional constables for the area and search warrants for firearms; reporting on a violent ‘Whiteboy’ attack on John Carney of Gurtavoher by a gang who spoke Munster Irish who ordered him to quit his house and land which he rents from Augustine Butler of Ballyline, [County Clare]; adding that threats have been made against Rev Lahiff, catholic priest, who condemned the outrages from the altar. Also copy of letter from Warburton, to the magistrates assembled at Tubber, responding to the request for additional constabulary in their area and noting that he has had to reinforce the stations along the Shannon and concluding that an augmentation of the force in Clare and Galway is required. Also copied extracts from reports from chief constables stationed in counties Clare, Galway, Leitrim and Sligo including Wright of Milltown, Morgan of Corofin, Molony of Gort, Brew of Clare and Galway, Plunkett of Moylough, Coffey of Clare, Winslow of Mohill, Tracy [William Samuel Tracy] [of Leitrim], Constable Meredith [of Dromahair], Curtis of Collooney, Capt Gardiner of Easkey, Bulfin [of Sligo]; reporting on various outrages including intimidation of voters who supported Mr Fitzgerald in Clare, threatening notices against witnesses and those working or purchasing for protestants, attacks on persons sending their children to Mr Syng’s school, physical and arson attacks against tenants and in order to force them to quit their holdings or not purchase tythes; attacks on livestock and crops, includes reference to a custom of individuals with blackened faces and dressed in straw arriving at weddings and demanding whiskey in order to leave. Also letter from Thomas Bulfin, Sligo, to Warburton, reporting that constables from Carney were prevented from arresting a man, accused of assaulting two protestants, by a crowd of peasantry. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, noting that the magistrates have requested search warrants for arms to be granted to Col Osborne and Walter Butler of Cregs; adding that he is ‘not favourable to searching for arms’ but concluding that they should be granted in order to demonstrate to the magistrates that such measures are ‘useless’.

9 items; 36pp CSO/RP/OR/1829/855

28 Sep 1829

Letter from Maj William Miller, Inspector General of Police [in Munster], Fermoy, [County Cork], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, relating to the disrating of 2 constables in the county for irregular conduct, namely: Mr Tracy of Castletownroche [Cork]; and Mr Swayne of Killavullen.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1829/1407

6 Oct 1829

Letter from Maj William Miller, Inspector General of Police [in Munster], Fermoy, [County Cork], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, seeking permission to dismiss Subconstables Tracy and McCutcheon of Nenagh, [County Tipperary], for absenting themselves without leave.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/1829/1437

17 Nov 1829-[] Oct 1830

Letter by [Sir Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle], to William Kemmis, crown solicitor, [Dublin], enclosing a memorial by James Ryan, 9 Usher Street, Dublin (formerly from Inch, County Tipperary), to Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke Northumberland [Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Dublin], asking for compensation for standing crown witness at the spring assizes 1829 in the case against ‘the Conollys’ for the murder of John Cormack; asking Kemmis for his opinion. Also including correspondence between Kemmis, Gower, and Maj D O’Donoghue, magistrate, Maryborough, [Portlaoise, County Laois], regarding a memorial by Bridget Brien, Mary Ryan, James Ryan and Michael Ryan, Killea, County Tipperary, to Percy, asking for their subsistence pay from acting as crown witnesses against four men (Leonard, Quinlisk, and unnamed), apprehended for the murder of Darby Treacy; Kemmis giving the opinion that they are not entitled to it. Annotation identifies one James Ryan with the other.

5 items; 8pp CSO/RP/1830/51

18 Dec 1829

Copied extracts from reports from chief constables and sub inspectors Morgan, Brew, Townsend, Caldwell, Tabuteau, Molony, Weldon, Daly, Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Curtis, Gardiner and Ferrall in counties Clare, Galway, Leitrim, Sligo and Mayo reporting on outrages in their counties including a desire on the part of respectable inhabitants of Clare to give their firearms to the magistrates but their reluctance to do so due to Rockite intimidation; an attack on the constabulary at Miltown by armed Rockites; threatening notices received by Mr Flynn of Lisdoonvarna who voted for Mr Vesey Fitzgerald; intimidation of the steward and servants of Capt O’Brien, brother to Sir Edward O’Brien, at Clifton; the denouncing from the altar by Rev Lahiff of Tubber of men responsible for sending him a threatening notice, partly in response to his having voted for Vesey Fitzgerald; arson attacks and attacks on property; a letter intercepted in Killalla post office addressed to ‘Hugh O’Hara’, ‘Captain of the Hearts of Steel’ and purporting to contain a list of names of sworn ribbonmen in County Mayo. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary.

2 items; 9pp CSO/RP/OR/1829/892

12 Jan 1830-[20] Mar 1830

Letter from [Henry] P L’Estrange, magistrate, Clogher, King’s County [County Offaly], to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, enclosing affidavit by Hugh Connor before four magistrates, giving evidence against John Trassy, William Cannon and William Horan for an outrage committed against Connor and Sergt Heffernan. Also, draft reply by [Dublin Castle] with the Attorney General’s advice regarding bail.

3 items; 6pp CSO/RP/OR/1830/520

20 Jan 1830-2 May 1830

File of correspondence regarding a riot between Protestants and Catholics in Derryconnelly, County Fermanagh. Includes letters from John Joyce, Sub-Inspector, Derry Gonnelley, [Derryconnelly, County Fermanagh], on the wounding of Constable Thompson Morrison during the riot; from Bartholomew Warburton, [magistrate], Swanlinbar, [County Cavan], Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General of Police [for Ulster], Holly Hill, Strabane, [County Tyrone], and letters from Brig Maj Yeomanry L Scott, Strabane, [County Tyrone], whose investigations find that none of the yeomen involved were guilty of improper conduct. Mentioning yeomen John Eaton, publican, William Simpson, Samuel Rutherford and William Ovens; also Bernard [Barney] Tracey, publican; Dr Wilkee and Dr Frith. [See also CSO/RP/OR/1830/808.]

10 items; 20pp CSO/RP/OR/1830/870

9 Feb 1830-15 Feb 1830

Letter from Arthur Crossley, magistrate, Elphin, [County Roscommon], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], enclosing a letter from Roger Gilmartin, prisoner, Carrick on Shannon Gaol, [County Leitrim], to Martin Treacy, Dromahair, [County Leitrim], and John Gilmartin, Raghmoney, [Rathmoney, County Sligo], stating there are ‘numbers of our Society’ in that gaol, telling them to connect with John and William Kelly, and with [other members in] Ballintoher, [Ballintogher, County Sligo] about an effort to free them, threatening otherwise to turn King’s evidence, and referring to Thomas Currin regarding pistols. Crossely comments that other such letters were written to different persons in the country; that a woman smuggling a rope ladder into the gaol was apprehended; that military are expected from Boyle, [County Roscommon].

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/OR/1830/75

16 Apr 1830-19 Apr 1830

Two letters from Maj William Miller [Inspector General], Fermoy, [County Cork], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], regarding outrages, enclosing letters from JB Kittson, Chief Constable, Nenagh, [County Tipperary], on outrages enacted against William Harrington, also mentioning [] McDonnell, against a certain Tracy, naming Edmund Kennedy as a perpetrator, and against Terrance Magrath and Michael Ryan, where twelve men have been arrested; also by James Forsayeth, Chief Constable, Tipperary, [County Tipperary], on an outrage against John [Lawe] Esq.

4 items; 12pp CSO/RP/OR/1830/575

22 May 1830-5 Jun 1830

File of letters from Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Castlegar, [County Galway], Brig Maj [S] Semple, Belturbet, [County Cavan], and Arthur Crossley, magistrate, Elphin, [County Roscommon], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], also enclosing letters from William S Tracy [William Samuel Tracy], Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], and from Lieut [Perry] Norris, yeomanry, Mohill, [County Leitrim], all reporting on two attacks on William Moorcroft Esq, Lavarin, [Lavareen, County Leitrim] by ‘Cap Rock’s men from Castlebar’ [County Mayo], the second one lethally wounding his mason William Sparks; Crossley mentions investigations conducted together with Rev GD Beresford and John [Lawder] Esq, also mentioning Moorcroft’s son James.

6 items; 15pp CSO/RP/OR/1830/92

12 Jun 1830-26 Jun 1830

Letter from Maj William Miller [Inspector General], Fermoy, [County Cork], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], recommending Chief Constable Kittson for a leave of absence, enclosing a certificate from D Tracey, surgeon and apothecary, Nenagh [Grove], and an endorsement by four magistrates, Gilbert Holmes, James Willington, NW [Geeson?], and [RW] Bayly, Nenagh, [County Tipperary].

3 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1830/957

26 Jun 1830-31 Jul 1830

Letter from Sir John Harvey [Inspector General, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], asking confirmation of the police’s printed standing orders which provide that police can only assist the execution of civil orders if called out and accompanied by a magistrate; enclosing recent correspondence from Henry Hamilton, Sub-Inspector, County Wexford; from Waddy himself, Wexford, [County Wexford], ordering assistance with collecting taxes; and from T St [George] Armstrong], magistrate, Garry Castle [Carrycastle, County Offaly], also ordering the police to assist in collecting taxes. Also mentioning Mr John Lett, High Constable, County Wexford, and Mr Treacy, public collector of taxes, [County Offaly]. Further, includes annotations and legal advice by Richard W Greene, with the latter clarifying that the police is to act in criminal matters only, or if the public peace is in danger of being breached.

4 items; 9pp CSO/RP/1830/1077

26 Sep 1830-14 Dec 1830

Two letters from Maj William Miller [Inspector General], Fermoy, [County Cork], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], regarding sub-constable James Tracy [also Treacy], Kilworth Mountains, County Cork; recommending his dismissal for incurring debts and threatening one of his creditors. Also, letter from Tracy to Gregory, referring to his creditor John Lane. Further, letter from Patrick O’Brien, grocer, Timoleague, [County Cork], referring to Tracy’s debt to him.

4 items; 10pp CSO/RP/1830/1998

28 Sep 1830

Letter from Philip Tracy, 4 Dame Lane, Trinity Place, [Dublin], to Sir Henry Hardinge [1st Viscount Hardinge, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle], pointing to the disproportionately high taxes for paving and lighting, and the high Grand Jury cess, not only so for him but more so for the ‘multitudes who find it barely possible to provide themselves and families with daily bread’. Stating that the high hopes for a reduction of taxes, when the [Director] of the Paving Board, Maj tailor was discharged for misappropriation, were disappointed.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1830/1922

3 Oct 1830-17 Nov 1830

Two letters from [William] Kemmis, [crown solicitor], Kildare Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], recommending the payment of rewards to John Flinn, Thomas Prior, Constable, and Patrick Cormick who all contributed to the apprehension of persons charged with the murder of Daniel Mara, [County Tipperary]. Enclosing letter from G Fitzgerald, magistrate, Cashel, County Tipperary, a testimonial for Flinn from William Williams, Golden, [County Tipperary], letter from Prior, and memorial by Cormick, naming the accused as Patrick, John, Thomas Keogh, Timothy Tracey and Kate Costelloe, and further mentioning [fellow accused] [Greace Walshe], Chief Constable McDonagh, Edward Wilson, chief magistrate, and Mr [Challoner], surveyor.

6 items; 13pp CSO/RP/1830/1964

11 Nov 1830

Memorial from Mary Anne Tracy, Dungannon, [County Tyrone], to Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke Northumberland, [Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Dublin], asking to reinstate her husband in the police which he left in order to invest in a grocery business that has since failed. For testimonies, naming several persons including his former superior Capt Wade, and Rev Mr Horner, Rector, Dungannon.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1830/1870

14 Nov 1830-1 Dec 1830

Letter from [William] Kemmis, [crown solicitor], Kildare Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], forwarding memorial from Michael Brogan and John Kerr, sub-constables, Brasfort, County Tipperary, asking for a share in the reward for apprehending Patrick and John Kough [Keogh], Timothy Tracey, Kate Costello, accused of the murder of Daniel Mara; endorsed by Edward Wilson, late chief magistrate, with Kemmis also enclosing a letter from Wilson, Thurles, County Tipperary, recommending payments for the two men.

3 items; 9pp CSO/RP/1830/1965

30 Apr 1831-7 Jun 1831

Petition of Michael Tracey, linen weaver, Bishop Street, Tuam, County Galway, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking appointment to a post in the police constabulary of Galway; emphasising his youth and personal attributes and calling attention to an enclosed certificate of character signed by Dr Oliver Kelly, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam and five others. Also memorial from Tracey to Paget, complaining of the lack of opportunity to profit from trade and reiterating his application for a post in the police establishment of Galway or elsewhere in Ireland.

3 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1831/1316 [Note: Not listed in RIC records]

8 Nov 1831

Statement of outrages committed in the province of Munster during the month of October 1831; detailing various types of outrages such as murder, intimidation, robbery, arson, injury or killing of livestock, assault, abduction, injury to property, riot, house breaking, plunder of firearms, levelling of fences, destruction of trees, anti-tithe agitation, faction fighting, administration of unlawful oaths, discharge of firearms and the posting of threatening notices; also with summary table on final page; signed below by Maj William Miller [Inspector General of Police in Munster], Fermoy, [County Cork]. Incorporates detail of a report of Alexander Grant, Chief Constable, Burrisoleigh, County Tipperary, remarking that two men of the surname Tracey were ambushed near Templemore and had their ‘Horses, Cars and Corn’ robbed; dated 4th of October. Also incorporates detail of a report of Darby Mahony, Chief Constable, Dungarvan, County Waterford, stating that a sailor attached to a vessel that was wrecked at Ballymacart was shot dead by a soldier of the 37th Regiment [of Foot] who ‘was guarding the Wreck’; dated 16th of October. [Contains list of names not given in this description].

1 item; 6pp CSO/RP/OR/1831/1573

2 Feb 1832

Memorial of Elizabeth Tracey, widow and pensioner of the civil establishment, Magherafelt, [County Londonderry or Derry], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, complaining that her pension has not been paid since July of the previous year.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1832/958

21 Aug 1832

Letter from William S Tracey, Sub Constable, [Sligo], [probably to George Warburton], reporting from a recent meeting of the local board of health who were loud in their denouncement of government for failing to provide financial assistance; observing that there have been 53 deaths in one day [from cholera], that many corpses remain unburied and that nurses are leaving the hospital. Also covering letter from George Warburton, to Thomas Taylor.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1832/3870

7 Sep 1832-13 Sep 1832

Resolution of the Board of Health for Sligo, praising the conduct of WS Tracey, Inspector General, during the cholera epidemic in Sligo; noting that the resolution has been published in the Sligo Journal. Also covering letter from Charles Hamilton, Board of Helath, Sligo, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], noting that the epidemic is receding in his town.

3 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1832/4334

14 Nov 1832

Letter from George D'Aguilar, Deputy Adjutant General, Adjutant Generals Office, Dublin, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], reporting that the commander of the 10th Hussars has declined to accept Patrick Treacy, sub constable into his regiment.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1832/7011

26 Apr 1833-17 May 1833

Correspondence between [Thomas Philips] Vokes, chief magistrate, Limerick, [County Limerick], William Smith, Sub-Inspector, Rathkeale, [County Limerick], Lieut Col [Sir William] Gosset, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], and others regarding the conduct of Constables Gerald Adams, James Towers and Thomas Rennison when arresting William Tracey, Kilballyowen, [County Limerick], and also regarding the trial of Thomas, John, Catherine and Anne Tracey, for rescuing William Tracey. Includes report on the trial, cuttings from the ‘Limerick Evening Herald’, and minutes of an investigation, naming magistrates, policemen and witnesses involved in both. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

13 items; 42pp CSO/RP/1833/2228

3 Jun 1833-18 Jun 1833

Letter from Richard Bourne, 46 Dawson Street, [Dublin], to Lieut Col [Sir William] Gosset, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], asking to give police protection to a person named Quinn, toll collector at Dunkerrin, [King’s County or County Offaly], and detailing a dispute with a previous lessee of the toll, Patrick Tracey [also Treacy] who also likely attacked a man named Corboy, Quinn’s predecessor at the toll. Encloses letter from Edward Kelly, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], reporting about the dispute.

5 items; 9pp CSO/RP/1833/2671

4 Jul 1833-1 Nov 1833

Letters and memorials from Whitfield Dennis Molloy, 32 Meath Street, Dublin, to Lieut Col [Sir William] Gosset, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], and Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess Anglesey, [Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Dublin], asking for relief or a government position, referring to his past services, and mentioning persons he gave information about as Lord Clonmell, Francis Higgins, Miss Fanny Tracey, PW Harvey, and the 'Freeman's Journal'.

13 items; 24pp CSO/RP/1833/3172

19 Feb 1831-25 Mar 1831

Petition of John Sandys, Sub-constable, Rathcannon, barony of kilnamanagh, County Tipperary, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking payment of compensation for his part in apprehending Patrick, John and Thomas Hough and another named Tracy, who were prosecuted for the murder of Daniel Meara near Holycross; referring to the payment of rewards to a number of his colleagues and seeking similar justice. Also letter from William Kemmis, [crown solicitor], [40] Kildare Street, [Dublin], to Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, acknowledging receipt of the memorials of Sandys and John Carr [Sub-constable, Rathcannon] and reporting that neither are entitle to any compensation for assisting in the conviction of the murderers of Meara. Also memorandum from Kemmis with query on claim addressed to [Dr] Gerald Fitzgerald, Chief Magistrate of Police, with answer overwritten stating he ‘cannot recommend’ any issue of reward to Sandys. See also description CSO/RP/1831/794.

3 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1831/810

1 Jun 1831

Petition of Elizabeth Tracy, widow, Magherafelt, [County Londonderry; Derry], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, complaining that she has not received her pension and requesting government interference; stating that she has not received her entitlement for the quarter year ending 10th of January or the equivalent for the quarter ending 10th of April; noting she has a large family to support and mentioning her late husband, Capt Tracy, who served in the Londonderry militia.

1 item; 3pp CSO/RP/1831/1372

9 Aug 1831

Petition of Elizabeth Tracy, widow, Magherafelt, [County Londonderry; Derry], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, complaining she has not received her pension and requesting government aid; stating she has not got her entitlement since the month of October last and is in ‘very distressing circumstances’; observing she has heard that money has now been voted for the use of the treasury and requests further information from government.

1 item; 2pp CSO/RP/1831/2331

14 Oct 1831-20 Oct 1831

Letter from [Maj] George Warburton, Inspector General of Police [in Connaught], Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, enclosing a report from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], drawing attention to an attempt by the gaoler of the county gaol to requisition members of the police constabulary; stating that a request was made to take two prisoners from the gaol to the quarter sessions at Ballymote which he refused doing unless accompanied by the gaoler or a deputy.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1831/2565

24 Aug 1830-9 Jul 1831

File of documents on the subject of outrage in counties Leitrim and Roscommon. Includes letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Carrick on Shannon, [County Leitrim], to Arthur Crossley, magistrate, referring to the attempt on the life of Thomas McKeon of Deffier [Diffin] and noting the arrest of Mathew Farrell in connection with that incident; expressing a degree of doubt in making a strong case since there is but one witness of the crown in the matter; points to some inconsistences in the evidence of two men of the name of Lynch and also reflects on the trial of some of those responsible for the attack on the dwelling of Patrick Toole. Also includes letter from Crossley to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, stating that Bryan Connor has given information on a number of offenders who were engaged in attacking houses for arms in July and August 1830; observing Connor is now under the protection of the police; enclosing affidavits from Connor and Patrick McDermott.

8 items; 17pp CSO/RP/OR/1831/271

4 Jun 1831-1 Jul 1831

File of letters from Arthur Crossley, magistrate, Elphin, [County Roscommon], reporting on outrages for the month of June 1831. Includes letter from Crossley to Edward Geoffrey Smith Stanley, Chief Secretary, stating that a small party of armed insurgents attacked 14 houses in the parish of Kilmore; adding that the visitations were for the purpose of demanding money for Capt Rock. Also enclosing a report from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Carrick on Shannon, [County Leitrim], indicating that an attempt was made to kill a bailiff named McKeon of Deffier [Diffin]; stating that McKeon was met by a stranger who presented a pistol at him, which twice ‘misfired’; explaining he is making some enquiries in the matter and concluding that the incident is linked with McKeon’s ‘eviction of a number of defrauding tenants’.

6 items; 14pp CSO/RP/OR/1831/264

24 Oct 1831-1 Nov 1831

Letter from Maj James Tandy, [acting inspector general of police], Milbank [Millbank] House, Naas, [County Kildare], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, enclosing information from his confidential source outlining the extensive system adopting by local parishes of resistance and non-compliance with tithe charges; noting that Rev [Edward] Grogan, whose parish included Baltinglass [County Wicklow], is pressing his legal claim against some of the larger farmers through the courts for settlement of tithes; remarking that death threats are made against Thomas Rhenbotham, proctor to Rev [Lathum] Coddington, and against John Campbell, labourer, who tried to swear against the priest for inciting the people against tithes; referring also to resistance in the parish of Stratford on Slaney and noting the influence of Rev [Daniel] Lawlor, parish priest. Also enclosing a statement of outrages for County Kildare and the Western Division of County Wicklow for October 1831; detailing particular cases of theft, arson, passing base coin, deserting of children and plunder for arms; referring to a report of Lieut Francis Smyth Young, Chief Constable, Shillelagh [County Wicklow], drawing attention to the arrest of Mary Tracy who is ‘charged with having passed base coin’ in the village of Shillelagh.

5 items; 16pp CSO/RP/OR/1831/1320

11 Jan 1832-24 Jan 1832

Letter from John S Tracy, [William Samuel Tracy] Sub-Inspector, Sligo, to Maj Warburton, Inspector General, reporting on his decision to refuse a request from Robert Jones, High Sheriff of Sligo to provide police protection to a political meeting at Sligo court house; enclosing copies of correspondence [extant]; includes legal opinion [possibly of Richard W Greene], noting that Tracy acted correctly. Also letter from Jones, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], threatening to resign his position if he can no longer order the police to preserve the peace. Also letter from Warburton, to Gosset, noting that Tracy was placed in a difficult position and may have erred in refusing the order from the high sheriff. Also copy of letter from Gosset, to Warburton, forwarding a copy of a letter to Jones informing him that the Lord Lieutenant would be prepared to accept the resignation but adding that the remaining period before appointing a new sheriff may be too short to allow this take place. Also damp press copy of reply from Gosset, to Jones, outlining in detail why the sub-inspector acted correctly in the affair and did not disrespect Jones’ authority.

8 items; 23pp CSO/RP/1832/376

7 Feb 1832-11 Feb 1832

Includes letter from Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of the Connaught District, Dublin, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], forwarding a letter from William J Tracy, Sub inspector, Sligo noting that he has been offered 32 iron bedsteads.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1832/7170

13 Mar 1832-5 Apr 1832

Memorial of John Farmer, Carrick on Shannon, [County Leitrim], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, claiming compensation for having assisted Capt Cox and the police in the apprehension of Rockites in the parishes of Kiltoghart and Kiltubride; enclosing an account of his services noting the names of the individuals whom he identified including members of the Farrell and Misset family; expressing concern for his safety. Also memorial of Charles Harrison, Drumsna, County Leitrim, to the Lord Lieutenant, also claiming recompense for having identified individuals in Annaduff parish to Cox and Mr Tracy, Sub-Inspector; enclosing an account naming those whom he identified. Also letter from J Brown, Sub-Inspector, Carrick on Shannon, to Maj Warburton, Inspector General, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], recommending that both men receive some remuneration. Also damp press copy of reply from Gosset, Dublin Castle, to [Warburton]. Also letter from J Brown, Sub Inspector of Police, Carrick on Shannon, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], acknowledging receipt of £10 for the men. [Contains list of names not given in this description].

7 items; 15pp CSO/RP/1832/1285

17 Apr 1832

Printed document entitled ‘Case of Mr Joseph Tracy: Claiming the title of Viscount Tracy, of Rathcoole, in Ireland’ as referred to the Attorney General and Solicitor General; prepared by Williams and Bethel, agents, 14 Lincolns Inn Fields, London; concerning the claim of Joseph Tracy of Geashill, King's County [County Offaly], ancestor of Sir John Tracy of Toddington, Gloucestershire, [England].

1 item; 4pp CSO/RP/1832/6692

18 Jun 1832-13 Sep 1832

Includes letter from Gregory Haines, Commissary General’s Office, Dublin, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary]. Also letter from Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of the Connaught District, Dublin, to Gosset, forwarding a letter from William S Tracy Sub Inspector of the Sligo Constabulary.

5 items; 7pp CSO/RP/1832/7537

23 Jun 1832-26 Jun 1832

Letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, to Maj Warburton, reporting on opposition to tithes in the united parishes of Saint Johns and Calry, [County Sligo]; noting that Rev Hamilton called upon the assistance of Maj Bromhead, the police and the military in distraining cattle from tithes defaulters; observing that threatening notices have being posted warning individuals not to purchase the cattle but noting that he and other will in that case bid for them. Also damp press copy of reply from Gosset, Dublin Castle.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1832/2854

5 Jul 1832-9 Jul 1832

Letter from William Henderson, Hollybrook, Clara, [King's County or County Offaly], to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], reporting that Mr Madders has identified John Lally as the individual who shot at him on the Roscommon side of Shannon Bridge; adding that Michael Lally has also been arrested having being identified by Mr Ansley, steward to George Tracy of Charlestown; seeking permission to offer constabulary protection to both witnesses. Also damp press copy of reply from Gosset, Dublin Castle.

2 items; 6pp CSO/RP/1832/3045

13 Sep 1832-15 Sep 1832

Letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, to Maj Warburton, reporting on attacks on houses in Carney and Mount Temple, [County Sligo] by a gang styling themselves ‘Steel Boys’ who stole firearms from the occupants; noting the efforts of the police to apprehend the suspects with the assistance of Henry and William Ewen. Also letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to Edward Smith Stanley, [Chief Secretary], noting that he has ordered Chief Constable Curtis to proceed to the disturbed area.

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1832/4504

13 Sep 1832-2 Oct 1832

Letter from E Nicholson, magistrate, Craig, Sligo, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], noting that Mr Tracy, Chief Constable has dismissed the sergeant of the Carney police party for following Nicholson’s order not to enter Sligo due to the prevalence of cholera there. Also copy of letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to Nicholson, questioning his authority to interfere in police discipline but acknowledging his motivation for doing so to be genuine. Also letter from Warburton, to Gosset.

5 items; 13pp CSO/RP/1832/4782

28 Sep 1832-15 Nov 1832

Memorial and letters of Laurence Tracy, Woodfield, Broadford and Six Mile Bridge, County Clare, to Francis Blackburn, Attorney General, Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary] and Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, claiming that his family was forced to relinquish their lease on land due to intimidation from Terry Alts; claiming that their attempts to prosecute a man called Savage was hindered by local gentlemen and that the case was not pursued by the crown; mentioning Mr Bentley, magistrate and Mr Bindon, chief of police. Also letter from Tighe MacMahon, Sixmilebridge, to Edward Smith Stanley, [Chief Secretary], writing on Tracy’s behalf. Also letter from Mathew Barrington, Dublin, to Gosset, reporting on the case.

7 items; 17pp CSO/RP/1832/5524

6 Oct 1832-14 Oct 1832

Letters from WH Ellis, Assistant Barrister for Sligo, Castlebar, [County Mayo], to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], recommending against the holding of assizes in Sligo due to the threat of a further spread of cholera; adding that Capt Mahon, Barrack Master at Sligo, Chief Constable Tracy and Maj Warburton are all of the same opinion.

4 items; 18pp CSO/RP/1832/4894

17 Oct 1832

Letter from George D’Aguilar, [Deputy Adjutant General], Adjutant General’s Office, Dublin, to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], forwarding the memorial [not extant] of Patrick Tracy, sub constable of police seeking to quit his position in order to join the 10th Hussars.

2 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1832/5456

25 Oct 1832

Damp press copy of letter from [Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary], Dublin Castle, to Sir John Harvey, [Inspector General], transmitting a letter [not extant] from the deputy Adjutant General, concerning the discharge of Patrick Tracy from the police in order to join the 10th Hussars.

2 items; 3pp CSO/RP/1832/5179

2 Nov 1832-9 Nov 1832

Includes letter from Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of the Connaught District, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], forwarding returns and a letter from William S Tracy, Sub Inspector, Sligo.

7 items; 12pp CSO/RP/1832/7787

3 Nov 1832-7 Nov 1832

Includes letter from Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of the Connaught District, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], forwarding returns and a letter from William S Tracy, Sub Inspector, Sligo.

4 items; 6pp CSO/RP/1832/7788

7 Nov 1832-9 Nov 1832

Letter from Joseph Tabuteau, Templemore, [County Tipperary], to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], seeking payment of expenses incurred in offering protection to crown witnesses, Joseph Tracy and Martin and Mary Fitzpatrick, who testified in outrage cases heard at Clonmel Assizes.

2 items; 6pp CSO/RP/1832/5462

14 Nov 1832-11 Feb 1833

Memorial from Mr Laurence Tracy, Woodfield, Sixmilebridge, County Clare, to Edward Smith Stanley, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, asking for an investigation, having been forced by Terryalts to renew leases on certain lands; also letters from local police and magistrates, and from three men implicated in the crime, Edmund Hynes, Connor McNamara, Michael and Patrick Lee, Woodfield.

8 items; 17pp CSO/RP/1833/309

3 Dec 1832-10 Dec 1832

Letter from Rev Edward George Armstrong, Rector of Listerlin, Listerlin Glebe, [County Kilkenny], to Sir William Gosset, [Under Secretary], reporting on outrages in his parish including arson attacks to farm buildings and livestock of William Farrestal, Joseph Gaul, Henry Rinhart and Simon Tracy and intimidation of George Leitch by a group calling themselves the ‘Regular Boys of Ireland’; requesting that additional police be sent to the area.

5 items; 10pp CSO/RP/1832/5896

30 Jan 1833-12 Feb 1833

Letter from Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Eyrecourt, County Galway, to Lieut Col [Sir William] Gosset, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], proposing to give the Commission of the Peace to Mr WS Tracy, Sub-Inspector for County Sligo.

4 items; 9pp CSO/RP/1833/542

7 Feb 1833

Letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, County Sligo, to Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Eyrecourt, County Galway, referring to the destruction of an illicit still by Constable Payne, Ardmaree, County Sligo, and asking for general instructions for the constabulary as opposed to the Revenue Police.

3 items; 6pp CSO/RP/1833/704

4 Apr 1833-19 Apr 1833

Letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], to Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Eyrecourt, [County Galway], originally sending a list of eight men who are unfit for service [not extant] and an estimate of the allowances payable to them.

5 items; 7pp CSO/RP/1833/1836

13 Apr 1833-20 Nov 1833

Memorial signed by 41 inhabitants, Ballisodare, County Sligo, to [Edward George Geoffrey] Smith-Stanley, [Chief Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle], asking to retain their police force seeing that they are about to be transferred to Collooney, [County Sligo], giving three reasons, and citing a recent attack on a grain merchant. Also, letters from Edward Cooper, Markree Castle, William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [both County Sligo], discussing the state of the district, also considering the move of police from Ballintogher, [County Sligo], to Collooney.

10 items; 26pp CSO/RP/1833/5625

16 Apr 1833-22 Apr 1833

Letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], to Lieut Col [Sir William] Gosset, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], referring to a memorial from the inhabitants of Ballisodare, [County Sligo] against the transfer of the police party from their town to Colloony, [County Sligo]; giving his opinion.

4 items; 6pp CSO/RP/1833/1744

24 May 1833-27 May 1833

Letter from Robert Baker, Seamount Lodge, Sligo, [County Sligo], to Lieut Col [Sir William] Gosset, [Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], asking for police protection for enforcing his tithes [in the parish of Kilross, County Sligo]. Also, damp press copy letter from Gosset to [HS] Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo].

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1833/2482

16 Jul 1833-30 Aug 1833

Memorial from unnamed magistrates, clergymen, freeholders and other inhabitants of Ballintoher [Ballintogher, County Sligo], to Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess Anglesey, [Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Dublin], asking not to remove the police from their village; endorsed by [Rev] Isaac Dodd, Minister of Killery [Killerry], County Sligo, who mentions the former Constable Martin Kavanagh's helpful activities in the parish. Also, letters from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo] to Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Galway, [County Galway], expressing an opinion that the owner of the police barracks wrote the memorial.

7 items; 14pp CSO/RP/1833/3975

21 Jul 1833-9 Aug 1833

Letter from [HS] Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], to Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Galway, [County Galway], enclosing certificates from Dr M Devitt, 47th Regiment, for former sub-constables Richard Costello and Thomas O'Malley, to be employed for a short period, and raising the question of their permanent reinstatement to the police force.

5 items; 7pp CSO/RP/1833/3729

30 Jul 1833-2 Oct 1833

Letters from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], to Maj [George] Warburton, [Inspector General], Galway, [County Galway], asking for a leave of absence, and later for an extension of same.

4 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1833/3791

11 Oct 1833

Damp press copy letter from Edward John Littleton, [Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle], to [Sir John] Harvey, [Inspector General], Dublin, referring to a request from Mr [P?] for police protection for Simon Tracy whose property was destroyed and who received a threatening notice [no place given].

1 item; 1p CSO/RP/1833/4884

21 Nov 1833-14 Dec 1833

Petition from Mary Gallagher, Derinleghin [Derrylehan], County Sligo, to [Richard] Wellesley, [1st Marquess Wellesley], Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Dublin, asking for justice, stating that James Fox and two other [Peace Preservation Police] men stole whiskey she was about to sell and also mentioning Mr Cavanagh, gauger, Grange, [County Sligo]. Also includes letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], to the Inspector General for Connacht, opposing Gallagher's statements.

5 items; 8pp CSO/RP/1833/5809

30 Apr 1833 [1834?]-11 Mar 1834

File of documents concerning a local tax demand on the barracks in use by the police constabulary of County Sligo.

File of documents concerning a local tax demand on the barracks in use by the police constabulary of County Sligo. Includes case on behalf of the crown on the subject of the local tax demand on police barracks in Ireland; discussing the claim against William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, by the town corporation and the church wardens of the Union of St John, Sligo, both of who took legal proceedings for recovery of demands; with response from Francis Blackburne, [Attorney General], Philip Cecil Crampton, [Solicitor General], and Richard W Greene, crown law officer.

7 items; 15pp CSO/RP/1834/1046

14 Feb 1834-18 Mar 1834

Two letters from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], concerning his claim to an annual allowance for the purchase of stationary.

Two letters from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, concerning his claim to an annual allowance of £10 for the purchase of stationary; noting the money is awarded by government to sub-inspectors who act as magistrates. Also damp press copy reply from Gosset, Dublin Castle.

3 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1834/1201

20 Mar 1834-29 Apr 1834

File of documents concerning the resistance shown by Smyth to rioters in the vicinity of Park in County Mayo.

File of documents concerning the resistance shown by Smyth to rioters in the vicinity of Park in County Mayo. Includes letter from Robert Smyth, Park, [County Mayo], to William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], complaining of intimidation at the hands of the country people and asking for advice on whether or not he should depart from the country; remarking that he brought their wrath upon himself simply because he ‘assisting the civil power’ in the suppression of a riot; stating he cannot continue with his day-to-day affairs and is in constant fear of attack or ambush.

10 items; 18pp CSO/RP/1834/1615

1 Apr 1834-13 Sep 1834

File of documents concerning a recommendation for the dismissal of sub-constables Thomas Fagan and John Treacy of the police constabulary of Kinnitty in King's County [County Offaly].

File of documents concerning a recommendation for the dismissal of sub-constables Thomas Fagan and John Treacy of the police constabulary of Kinnitty in King's County [County Offaly]. Includes letter from Lieut James Crawford, Sub-inspector, Tullamore, to Col Sir John Harvey, [Inspector General of Police], reporting the irregular behaviour of Fagan and Treacy and recommending their dismissal on a charge of intoxication; indicating the men were in a state of drunkenness while taking witnesses to Philipstown.

6 items; 8pp CSO/RP/1834/1516

11 Apr 1834-26 Jun 1834

Letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], drawing attention to his lack of an official commission for the peace for County Sligo.

Letter from Maj George Warburton, [Inspector General of Police], Drumsna, [County Leitrim], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, enclosing a letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], drawing attention to his lack of an official commission for the peace for County Sligo and seeking assistance in redressing the situation.

2 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1834/2617

24 Apr 1834-30 Apr 1834

File concerning an altercation between the constabulary and the revenue police stationed at Grange in County Sligo.

File concerning an altercation between the constabulary and the revenue police stationed at Grange in County Sligo. Includes copy letter from Mathew Meredith, Chief Constable, Sligo, County Sligo, to William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, complaining of the ill conduct of a number of revenue police towards the police constabulary in the vicinity of Grange; explaining the matter had its origin in the refusal of a revenue man named Malkain to hand over a Rockite notice removed from the local chapel; also remarking that another employee of the revenue named Burns ‘abused’ Constable Bridgewood calling the rank and file of his constabulary ‘Pig driving Rascals’; adding that later Malkain and Burns were joined by a compatriot named Conly, who together launched a vindictive against the police who were in process of interviewing an informer.

8 items; 12pp CSO/RP/1834/1745

31 May 1834-5 Nov 1834

Letter from Henry Irvine, coroner of County Sligo, Sligo, County Sligo, calling for the apprehension of a man named William White whom he accuses of using violence against his bailiffs in the execution of seizure warrants.

Letter from Henry Irvine, coroner of County Sligo, Sligo, County Sligo, to Edward John Littleton, [1st Baron Hatherton], Chief Secretary, calling for the apprehension of a man named William White whom he accuses of using violence against his bailiffs in the execution of seizure warrants; complaining that White in defence of his property assembled together his neighbours and ‘actually collected a mob from a fair’ in the village of Curry to prevent the serving of the warrants; lamenting that one of his men was ‘dreadfully beaten’ in the process; expressing his desire to have police protection for his men in future; also enclosing affidavit of John McKeon of Cloonoghil, stating that he and two others made a seizure of some livestock and furniture at the dwelling of White but all was rescued out of their hands using vicious means; sworn before William Samuel Tracy, magistrate. Also damp press copy reply from Littleton, Dublin Castle.

5 items; 10pp CSO/RP/1834/4374

14 Jun 1834

Memorial of Ester Tracy, Portarlington, Queen’s County, seeking permission for the transfer of her husband to the King's County.

Memorial of Ester Tracy, Portarlington, Queen’s County [County Laois; Leix], to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, seeking permission for the transfer of her husband, Denis Tracy, sub-constable, to the King's County [County Offaly]; remarking he is presently serving in the police constabulary of Slane in County Meath. Also damp press copy reply from Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle.

2 items; 3pp CSO/RP/1834/2498

15 Jul 1834-19 Jul 1834

Letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], requesting permission to take leave of absence for one month.

Letter from [Maj] George Warburton, Inspector General of Police [in Connaught], Drumsna, [County Leitrim], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, enclosing a letter from William S Tracy, Sub-Inspector, Sligo, [County Sligo], requesting permission to take leave of absence for one month to attend to important business. Also damp press copy reply from Gosset, Dublin Castle, to Warburton.

3 items; 4pp CSO/RP/1834/2831

18 Jul 1834-22 Jul 1834

Letter from [F] Tracey, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], requesting the aid of the police to assist his receiver, Mr Hart.

Letter from [F] Tracey, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], to Richard Wellesley, 1st marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, requesting the aid of the police to assist his receiver, Mr Hart, in the collection of rental arrears on his property near the town of Templemore; remarking that he and Hart were previously ‘violently attacked to the danger of out lives’. Also damp press copy reply from Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle.

4 items; 5pp CSO/RP/1834/2852

1 Oct 1834-4 Oct 1834

File regarding a contested sale of goods in connection with arrears of tithes in possession of Rev Marcus Monck of Queen’s County [County Laois].

File regarding a contested sale of goods in connection with arrears of tithes in possession of Rev Marcus Monck of Queen’s County [County Laois]. Includes letter from John Stoker, Chief Constable, Rathdowney, Queens County, to Lieut [Hugh Boyd] Wray, Sub-inspector, Maryborough, reporting on a sale of goods by Rev William Treacy of Grogan, in connection with a seizure for arrears of tithes owned by Rev Marcus Monck; stating the police did not attend and no items put on sale attracted a bid; adding the number of people in attendance was estimated to be in the region of 15-20000 persons and speeches were given by James Lalor and Peter Gale.

3 items; 7pp CSO/RP/1834/3975

24 Oct 1834-28 Jan 1835

Damp press copy letter to [Maj] George Warburton, Inspector General of Police in Connaught, seeking a report on the case of Patrick Treacey [Tracey], formally of the police constabulary.

Damp press copy letter from Edward John Littleton, [1st Baron Hatherton], Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, to [Maj] George Warburton, Inspector General of Police in Connaught, seeking a report on the case of Patrick Treacey [Tracey], formally of the police constabulary; also damp press copy letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, to Warburton, referring to a ‘representation’ from Treacey and asking for a statement on same.

3 items; 3pp CSO/RP/1834/4156

Apr 1917-May 1917

Beer (Restriction) Act, 1916: complaint regarding supplies.

Complaint from Geoffrey Fitzgerald, Ballindine, County Mayo, who is unable to secure a supply of Guinness from Michael Treacey, sole wholesaler, Ballindine.

1 file CSO/RP/1917/1957

Jul 1917

Alfred Byrne, MP for Harbour Division, Dublin City, County Dublin: Parliamentary Question to the Chief Secretary, Henry Duke.

As to the imprisonment in Liverpool, England, of Stephen Treacy, chairman, Dublin Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Wood-cutting Machinists’ Trade Union, for travelling to Liverpool without a passport.

1 file CSO/RP/1917/5789

1923-1924

Laois County Council, Hospital and Homes Committee.

Concerning the number of cases attended to in Port Laoise Dispensary District, supplies to the County Home, and the illness of Patrick Tracey, Home Help Superintendent. Please note that this file is held offsite and must be ordered three working days in advance. For information on ordering records in advance please see the ‘visit us' section of the National Archives website.

1 file 2015/67/11/46

Transferred by the Department of the Environment during the 1990s.

Apr 1936-May 1949

Youghal Urban District Council: employment of Caretakers for Youghal burial ground and Curators of Youghal Water Scheme.

Includes correspondence regarding the employments of John O'Callaghan, Bridget O'Reilly, John Treacy, and Mr M O'Reilly. Creating Section: [Sanitary Services].

1 file 2014/16/1506

Jul 1987-Oct 1987

Wildlife: shooting rights on forest lands.

Includes letters from Taoiseach Charles Haughey to Minister of State at the Department of Energy, Michael Smith, and Minister of State at the Office of Public Works, Noel Treacy, on the question of responsibility for the control and management of wildlife and game lettings on state forest land, 15 October 1987. Please note that this file is held offsite and must be ordered three working days in advance. For information on ordering records in advance please see the ‘visit us' section of the National Archives website.

1 file 2017/11/470

Transferred by Department of the Taoiseach in November 2017.

Jan 1988-Mar 1989

Operation EEC [European Economic Community]: programme for Mid-West Region (Region 4).

Includes submissions to the Mid West Region Working Group from County Limerick Vocational Education Committee, Clare County Council, Tralee Branch of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, County Kerry; correspondence and minutes of meetings of the Mid-West Region Working Group; press release announcing major jobs boost for Kerry and new Industrial Development Authority [IDA] Office to open in Killarney, County Kerry by Minister of Industry and Commence Ray Burke, 13 February 1989; Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Noel Treacy announcement of details of Heritage and Tourism related projects for 1989, 9 February 1989; Government press release on preparation of a comprehensive strategic study of the Shannon Estuary by SFADCO [Shannon Free Airport Development Company Limited], 7 March 1989; drafts of Operational Programme for the Mid-West 1989-1993.

1 file 2019/30/550

Transferred by the Department of the Taoiseach in October 2019.

Last update: 17 August 2022