Harrel Sir David (2 results)

Both items 1p., foolscap 8vo. Both in fair condition, on aged paper. ONE: Addressed to: 'John G. Cookman, Esqre. | Tintern, | Arthurstown | Via Waterford.' Acknowledging the receipt of Cookman's letters, with enclosures, 'offering yourself as a Candidate for the Post of [Resident Magistrate]'. TWO: Addressed to 'J. G. Cookman Esq | 112 Pembroke Road | Dublin'. 'I am directed by the Lord Lieutenant [altered in manuscript to 'Lords Justices'] to acknowledge the Receipt of your Letter of the [4th Instant, and to return herewith the Musketry Certificate which accompanied your application for the post of Resident Magistrate.'. …

Condition: Scarce. Private Circulation. April 1926- 25 copies only. Org. cloth. p.p. 284. Type style format. Very rare. Downpatrick born Harrel was appointed resident Magistrate to Co. Mayo in 1880 where he served for 3 years, following which he was appointed Commissioner of Dublin Police in January 1883. His first duty was to arrange the arrest of 22 members of the Invincible Society in relation to the Phoenix Park Murders of Cavendish & Burke in May 1882. In 1892 Harrel was appointed Under Secretary to Ireland and served in this position for 10 years until he retired in October 1902. He subsequently served with distinction as a member of Congested Districts Board and various State Orginisations until his retirement in 1920. Fascinating, rare, and unpublished account of Historic period (1880-1920) in the states Development by an insider.…