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Monterey Admiralty Court Hears William Seizure Case 1847
United States Court of Admiralty for the Territory presided over by Judge Warren Covtes hears the seizure of the schooner William her cargo and crew by Commodore James Bidet. Testimony traces ownership to Barron Forbes & Co and notes the vessel sailed under the Peruvian flag with a Mexican crew and English owners. The case discusses plans of Mr Forbes and Mr Barron to move to England and the legality of the seizure amid Pacific War conditions.
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United States Court of Admiralty
Warren Covtes
Monterey
United States
Wiliam
Forbes
Colton
Robert Walkinshaw
Ans
United States of America
Berroalus
England
Mr. Forbes
Barron
iTepic
William
Barron, Forbes & Co
James Alexander Forbes
James Bidet
United States Naval
Eglish Merrantile House
Mr. P
William Beldrmg
Barren, Forbes & Co
Mex
Supercargo
Te Willams
Barroo
Alex
Brush
Mexico
Tepic
Robert
Walkinshaw
San Blas
Syper California
Willism
California
Jndge
Gagew
Quotos
House of Barron Forbes & Co
William Forbes
Maglind
Me E. Barron
Eurepe
Mee Fobes
Europe
A. Fobes
Sas