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| AP_120_1 |
3.11.1821
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) to Duke. Advising price of bread(not here N.M.), and certifying that Weights and Measures have been checked. |
| AP_120_2 |
5.11.1821
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J. Llewellyn (H.B Peel) to Duke. sending a return of prices of bread (not here N.M.) and advising that weights and measures will be checked against Standards as soon as the present disturbances have subsided. |
| AP_120_3 |
6.11.1821
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J.Quirk (H.B Douglas) to Duke. Bread is 2d per lb.for best and 1.75d.for second best. Weights and Measures have not been checked within then last year and he cannot do it at present. Endorsed. "Let an exam. be made in the course of the next week. Athol." |
| AP_120_4 |
10.11.1821
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T.A.Corlett (H.B Ramsey) to Duke.prices are from 4.75d to 61bs for 1/-. There have been no riots in the district as yet,but if there should be he feels he would be unable to handle them,having only four constables and no military |
| AP_120_5 |
12.11.1821
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) to Duke. No riots have taken place in the district except a small disturbance,soon suppressed,at Port Erin. Should any occur he does not think he has sufficient force at his disposal to control them. He believes the Riots to be due to the rapid advance in the price of bread caused by the prohibition of the import of foreign fleur. If there is any attempt to export corn he anticipates riots. |
| AP_120_6 |
12.11.1821
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J.Quirk (H.B Douglas) to Duke. There was a serious riot in Douglas on the 4th Oct.1821 several hundred persons attacking dwelling-houses and shops. Those of T.Garrett and James Cain were broken into. An attack made on the Nunnery Mills was repulsed by the people employed there. As the only force available was three constables the principal inhabitants were assembled and armed,upon which the disturbances ceased. Several of the rioters were taken and sent to Castle Rushen, while prosecutions have been commenced against others by people who suffered damage. Matters are now quiet, but the police force is obviously not efficient. |
| AP_120_7 |
12.11.1821
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J. Llewellyn (H.B Peel) to Duke. Serious riots occurred on the 1st,2nd and 3rd. Oct. and damage was done to the houses of people believed to have signed a petition for the exclusion of foreign grain. With the aid of Capt. Gawne and his Troop some prisoners were taken, but the crowd demanded their release, stoned the Courthouse, where they were held, and drove the Cavalry from the town. They were then released on bail. The riots have now ceased, but he has not sufficient force to preserve the peace should they again break out. |
| AP_120_8 |
22.11.1821
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T.A.Corlett (H.B Ramsey) Enclosing Return of persons willing to serve as Special Constables. There were few willing to serve in Jurby and Andreas. It is suggested that the C.P.s and some others should have arms issued to them. |
| AP_120_9 |
22.11.1821
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Return of Special Constables for Ramsey and the North, 136 names |
| AP_120_10 |
23.11.1821
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Enclosing Returns from Castletown etc. |
| AP_120_11 |
23.11.1821
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Return of Special Constables Castletown 114 |
| AP_120_12 |
23.11.1821
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Return of Special Constables Arbory 5 |
| AP_120_13 |
23.11.1821
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Return of Special Constables Malew 14 |
| AP_120_14 |
23.11.1821
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Return of Special Constables Rushen 9 |
| AP_120_15 |
23.11.1821
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Return of Special Constables Santan 13 |
| AP_120_16 |
24.11.1821
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J. Llewellyn (H.B Peel) Enclosing Return from Peel etc. The people appear to be afraid to come forward. |
| AP_120_17 | Return of Special Gonstables. Peel, Patrick, German and Michael. 17 in all. Three of whom said they would only serve provided they were joined by a sufficient number of others as otherwise they felt it would be dangerous. | |
| AP_120_18 |
27.11.1821
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) He is unable to say what the price of bread was during the time of the riots,out fine flour was 2d.Manx per pound. |
| AP_120_19 |
2.12.1821
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J. Llewellyn (H.B Peel) reporting that since his letter of the 24th. Nov. he has received the names of 17 men from Ballaugh and 27 from Peel, |
| AP_120_20 |
3.12.1821
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J. Llewellyn (H.B Peel) During the Riots flour was sold at 6 lbs for 1/- and bread at 6.5 lbs for a shilling except in the case of J.Hudgeon who,under threats sold flour at 8 lbs for 1/-. |
| AP_120_21 |
15.12.1821
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J.Quirk (H.B Douglas) Return of Special Constables in Douglas 123 names, (This is interesting. The names are given by streets,and divided into small squads of a leader and two men. Many names prominent at the time are to be found. N.M.) |
| AP_120_22 |
11.1.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) re release of two prisoners. |
| AP_120_23 |
-.-.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) requesting authority to pay two bills for the prison (bills enclosed) |
| AP_120_24 |
16.2.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Transmitting returns of prisoners and price of bread. (not here N.M.) |
| AP_120_25 |
12.3.1822
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J.Quirk (H.B Douglas) Price of bread is 2.25d per lb |
| AP_120_26 |
13.4.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Transmitting returns of prisoners and price of bread. (missing N.M.) and asking attention to his request for an increase of pay. |
| AP_120_27 |
13.4.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Expressing regret at not being able to keep an appointment. |
| AP_120_28 |
22.6.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) with a return of Prisoners (missing N.M.) and a ref. to a prisoner "who has been maintained by the turnkey out of his private purse". |
| AP_120_29 |
12.10.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) with a return of Prisoners (missing N.M.) and an application for his pay. |
| AP_120_30 |
14.10.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Copies of sentences on three prisoners.(missing N.M.) |
| AP_120_31 |
23.10.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) enclosing letter from a prisoner in which he complains of a broken window in his cell. |
| AP_120_32 | Letter from a prisoner in No.5 cell who complains of a broken window in his cell and says "the other gentlemen as well as myself will feel obliged if you will send a glazier to repair it this morning". | |
| AP_120_33 |
16.11.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) with the names of three local men who lost their lives while helping to rescue the crew of H.M.brig "Racehorse". lost on Langness. |
| AP_120_34 |
16.12.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) (Either this or the previous one [ AP_120_33] must be wrongly dated,for it also gives the names of the men lost and appears to be written immediately after the wreck. N.M.) Also a memo. (see below) and a note that the blankets for the prisoners,obtained on the Duke's orders,were being issued. |
| AP_120_35 | Memo (see above) of expenses in connection with the trial of J.Hudgeon. (These show the various court fees and prison charges etc. N.M.) [see AP_145(2nd)_21] | |
| AP_120_36 |
20.12.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) stating that at the request of the Capt. of H.M. Brig "Racehorse" he has arrested the Pilot and now has him in prison. |
| AP_120_37 |
21.12.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) giving particulars (see No. 38 N.M.) of the dependents of the three men lost at the wreck of the "Racehorse". (sec above) |
| AP_120_38 | Particulars as AP_120_37. | |
| AP_120_39 |
26.12.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) The "Racehorse" is breaking up,out as much as possible is being saved and collected, |
| AP_120_40 |
28.12.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) asking instructions as to the continuance of the relief sent by the Duke to the dependants of the three men drowned. |
| AP_120_41 |
30.12.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) do re thefts of copper from the wreck of the "Racehorse"]. |
| AP_120_42 |
31.12.1822
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) enclosing a copy of a letter from the Admiralty who propose to issue pensions to the families of the men lost. |
| AP_120_43 |
4.1.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) with a report on Prisoners and the price of bread (missing N.M.) a report of a birth in the prison and another request for his own salary. |
| AP_120_44 |
11.1.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) again draws attention to the question of his salary as Visiting Magistrate - lists clothing given by Miss Smelt and others for the mother of the baby born (see 43 above) Cath. Kinread - mentions that another woman prisoner, needs clothes and that five Prisoners have escaped. The Union Mills have offered 50 yds of strong blanket material at 5/- per yard. |
| AP_120_45 |
11.1.1823
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Bill from Wm. Kelly, Union Mills,for Blankets for the prison at Castle Rushen. |
| AP_120_46 |
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Memo of money paid by order of the Duke to the families of the three men lost at the wreck of the "Racehorse". |
| AP_120_47 |
18.1.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) forwards reports on prisoners, and again refers to his salary. |
| AP_120_48 |
20.1.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Trivial. |
| AP_120_49 |
29.1.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) sending a Copy of the Rules and Regulations for the Gaol in Castle Rushen. The supply of these is exhausted and he suggests that more be printed so that prisoners may be given a copy. (missing N.M. ) |
| AP_120_50 |
3.2.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Trivial. |
| AP_120_51 |
4.2.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) forwarding a memorial from the survivors of the boat's crew who helped to save the crew of the "Racehorse." (missing N.M. ) |
| AP_120_52 |
8.2.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) with a letter from Mr.Kelly of the Union Mills asking for payment of his bill for blankets. (see 45 above N.M.) |
| AP_120_53 | Mr. Kelly's letter,as per AP_120_52. | |
| AP_120_54 |
18.2.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) re theft of copper salvaged from the "Race-horse" (incomplete N.M.) |
| AP_120_55 |
22.3.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) with a return of prisoners and a note that Wm. Corrin,a gaoler,has been accused or taking one of the prisoners out of the gaol for a drink.at a public house. |
| AP_120_56 |
2.4.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) advising a birth in the prison to Jane Quayle. |
| AP_120_57 |
17.4.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) with particulars for the Duke's approval of an execution about to take place and a request for instructions as to the disposal of the bodies. (missing N.M.) |
| AP_120_58 |
18.4.1823
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T.A.Corlett (H.B Ramsey) re the above execution of Camaish and Kinred (who had evidently had a child in prison three months earlier. see No.43 N.M.) One constable had refused to attend the execution,and another to give help when ordered to do so on the rope being found to be too long to fully suspend the woman |
| AP_120_59 |
18.4.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Details of the execution. A prisoner asked to act as executioner refused to do so and the Coroner of Ayre had to be called on to do so, and he, though he received little assistance,did his duty well. the bodies were sent to Dr.Oswald. (for dissection ? N.M.) |
| AP_120_60 |
23.4.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) re advances to the widows of the men drowned at the wreck of the "Seahorse"[sic "Racehorse"] |
| AP_120_61 |
1.11.1823
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Trivial. |
| AP_120_62 |
11.11.1823
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J.Quirk (H.B Douglas) Trivial. |
| AP_120_63 |
30.10.1824
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) enclosing an order,for the Duke to sign, for payment to him of £50 as two year's salary as Visiting Magistrate. (Not signed N.M.) |
| AP_120_64 |
27.11.1824
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R.Kelly (H.B Castletown) Trivial. |
| AP_120_65 |
3.1.1825
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J. Llewellyn (H.B Peel) advising that the vessel with the grain having put to sea the military guard sent to prevent trouble over her discharge can be dismissed. |
| AP_120_66 |
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J.Quirk (H.B Douglas) to Duke. trivial |
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