Michael Allen, Fenian Agent, Emigrated to America.
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| Document ID | 9508175 |
| Date | 28-03-1867 |
| Document Type | Official Documents |
| Archive | Irish National Archives |
| Citation | Michael Allen, Fenian Agent, Emigrated to America.;H.C.S.A. Vol 1 (1); CMSIED 9508175 |
| Link | 43363 |
p.6B 1. MICHAEL ALLEN
4 North Terrace Inchicore
Engine Driver.
2. 28th March 1867, Superintendent
Ryan.
3. 30th March 1867, Mountjoy.
4. 4th June 1867, from Mountjoy to
Kilmainham.
5. 8th July 1868, on bail and to
leave Ireland in one month.
5392 On the 12th March, 1867, Superintendent
Ryan reported that M. Allen was an engine
driver employed by The Great Southern and
W.R. [Western Railway?] Company and from the
information that
led to his arrest it would appear that he
was a very mischievous Fenian agent.
9182 Prisoner's letters to the Visiting Director
stating that his health is much impaired
by imprisonment, is willing to make an
affidavit that he was never connected with
Fenianism would have sailed for America
were it not for a person who bore him
revenge who gave information and had him
p.6B 9182 arrested. Considers that he is unjustly
detained as no evidence was produced to
prove his guilt. Prays to be released on
bail or on condition of going to America.
9182 Order "detain" 28-5-1867
10673 Prisioners letter 18th June, stating that
he is kept in custody in consequence of a
letter he wrote to the Superintendent of
the Great Southern and W.R. for Wages he
says are due to him. Aged Mother and
sister depending on him for support. Was
never connected with Fenianism. Prays for
release either on bail or condition of
going to America.
13216 "Detain" 29-7-1867
13590 Prisoner's letter 2-8-1867 stating that he
has already made five applications for
release all of which have been refused,
that he intented to sail for America on the
17th March. That the money he had saved
has since been expended in the support of an
aged and widowed mother and sister and in
retaining Messrs Curran and Ennis. Prays
for permission to go to America.
p.14 15036 Prisoner's letter 24th August, 1867.
Lord Mayo, 23rd August, "I think that
this man may be released on condition of
going to America". Order for discharge on
condition of his going direct to America
and signing the usual undertaking, 29-8-1867.
16691 Letter from Prisoner 21-9-1867, repeating
former statements as to the cause of his
arrest, and praying to be discharged on
bail.
16691 "Discharge only on conditions already
approved" 29-9-1867.
17520 Prisoner's Memorial 11-11-1867, states
that he could not go to America unless
he got his wages which the Railway Co.
owe to him and which he is at law about;
also that he should be allowed one fortnight
before embarking to enable him to settle
a private affair, which if not allowed
him, he does not think he shall go to
America at present.
19763 "Discharge" direct for America as before,
19-11-1867.
21115 Prisoner's Memorial to Attorney General that
he may be allowed one fortnight before
embarking - imputes unfairness to the
Authorities 4-12-1867.
p.14 979R Memorial from Prisoner do. do. 3-2-1868.
1353R Memorial from Prisioner do. do.
prays release on bail. 22-2-1868.
1480R Memorial from Prisoner do. do.
prays release on bail. 27-2-1868.
1625R Another Memorial from Prisoner - will not
go to America.
1786R Another Memorial from Prisoner - will not
go to America.
1847R Another Memorial from Prisoner - will not
go to America.
2075R for release on bail.
2130R Memorial from prisoner for payment of his
and his Mothers and sister's fare to
America or that he may be allowed his
liberty for one week previous to his
leaving for America.
p.39A 2218R Memorial from prisoner for release to
enable him to get married as well as to
get some money owed to him, before going
to America. 5-4-1868.
2218R Order - Discharge on Bail and to go to
America in a month. 9-4-1868.
2296R Memorial from Allen - That he may be
allowed out in his own recognizance.
2541R Memorial from prisoner - That he cannot
get bail and praying release on his own
recognizance. Letter written by prisoner
to a Mr. Hanly of Gardiner Street abusing
The Government. 6-5-1868
Memorial from prisoner - That he cannot
get bail and praying release on his own
recognizance. Letter written by prisoner
to a Mr. Hanly of Gardiner Street abusing
The Government. To Lord Mayo 15-5-1868.
2679R Attorney General Advises Detain 21-5-1868.
2701R Memorial from prisoner - abusive - for
release on own recognizance. 24-5-1868.
2761R Memorial from prisoner - abusive - for
release on own recognizance. That he will
die in prison rather
than leave Ireland before settling his
business. 2-6-1868.
(2752R) Warrant for removal to Kilmainham 2nd June,
1868.
2780R Memorial from prisoner - That he cannot get
bail and complaining of the dirt of
Kilmainham - Enclosing letters. 6-6-1868.
3021R "Discharged" on bail and to leave Ireland
in a month.
3022R 8th July, 1868.
3315R Reported as having sailed for America
9th September, 1868.