Althorp Papers. Vols. dxcix, dc. Correspondence relating to the day-to-day functions of the Criminal Department; 1806-1807. This originated in 1800, to deal with prosecutions, prisons, the police and related matters, including criminal lunatics, extradition matters, processing the prerogative of mercy, producing statistical information concerning criminals and the police and the publication of the Police Gazette and Hue and Cry. In 1802 an inspector was appointed to manage the hulks on the T...
Althorp Papers. Vols. dci-dcvii. Correspondence relating to the day- to-day affairs and political situation in Ireland; 1806-1807. The position of Lord Lieutenant for Ireland was held by the Duke of Bedford, whilst William Elliot served as Chief Secretary. Also included is correspondence between Sarah Curran, (fl.1803), a renowned beauty, and her fiancé Robert Emmet (1778-1803) a United Irishman, who was involved in an insurrection which took place at Dublin Castle on the 23rd July 1803, and...