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Derry Corporation Minute Book - Volume 11A (1818-1841)

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Introduction

This volume of Derry Corporation minutes covers the period from 25th July 1818 to 17th December 1841. Please note that the text is often pale and difficult to read in this volume.
Discussions in the Chamber at this time included the establishment of various markets, those persons granted Freedom of the City, and the defence of the City Walls.

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Highlights from Volume 11A

This volume occasionally includes copies of letters received by the Corporation, which are subsequently discussed during the monthly meetings.
In August 1828, plans are proposed for the purchase of a new organ, and the sum of £50 is allocated to the Cathedral.  Later that month a memorial is prepared for the attention of the Irish Society requested that they review the rents owed by the Corporation with a view to reduce the current rates.
Image of St. Columb's Cathedral, Derry
South East Prospect of St. Columb's Cathedral, 1780
A further discussion takes place concerning those admitted as Freemen of the City.  A committee is appointed to establish a list of names of those who have received the Freedom. It is requested that the names are listed in order, and that those admitted due to birth, service or marriage are distinguished from those admitted by grace.
In October 1831 a memorial was received from the merchants and corn dealers requesting permission to establish a corn market in the city.  The request is approved.  In 1835 the establishment of a wool market is also discussed.
In January 1831 an order is made expressing the need for all Burgesses and Alderman to be resident in the City and Liberties of Londonderry. They must also be willing to swear an oath to the office of the mayor to be eligible for such positions.
In late 1836 an order is made proposing that the Sherriff will bring all city guns to the Bastion on the Mall-Wall, following an agreement by the Irish Society to re-mount the guns and to also erect a rail at the Bastion.
In November 1837 the Mayor orders a committee to establish under what terms a passage could be opened from the City Walls, at the East Bastion to Foyle Street.  This follows a number of memorials received by the Corporation from merchants.
In 1840 the Mayor presents a petition to be sent to the House of Lords opposing the passing of the Municipal Reform Bill.