Law records of buffalo theft and copper coining trials
The court found Kee Mar guilty of stealing two buffaloes with the skins identified as Sameen’s and ordered branding and hard labor for 25 years, while Ameen received one year in irons as an accomplice. Separately Tjian Kongko and Tjian Tjinko were condemned to whipping, branding, and hard labor for coin forging crimes. A native, Dramai, faced extortion charges but was acquitted. A murder case ended with a not guilty verdict for Costor tempered by confessions in prior cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandador
Tanjong Grogel
Sameen
Kee
Mar
Fle
Bappa Asian
Lanjong Grogel
Bappa Nonna
Aedja
Kee Mar
Bappa Nona
Asmeen
Kodja
Ameen
Tjian Kongko
Tjian Tyinko
Tjian Tjinko
Japan
Tanjong
Hongo
Achmet Japa
Wenlict
Cuastor
Panny
Belstier Hunself
Plander
Cajoe Poetie
Barend van Thienen
Pecc Nativetttatenant Bochiméin
Bolstier
Pondegade
Java Campaign Letter From Auchmuty to Lord Minto
A letter from Lieutenant General Auchmuty reports the Java expedition actions. Details include the Batavia landing on the 4th, seizure of Batavia on the 8th, a clash at Weltevreeden, the assault and capture of Cornelis, and a large number of casualties and prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Lord Minto
India
Batavia
Weltevreeden
Jansen
Cornelis
Jansens
Cheribon
Tylden
Arrivals Since Our Last July List of Ships
July 18 arrival Modéste from Samarang under Hon. Captain Ellioty with passengers. July 20 sloop Procris from Minto with Captain Foreman and Lieut. Clyde. Madras Merchant from Madras on July 20 with cargo. February 6 list notes Katehers Lady Ramsay and Mrs Vean with detachments of H M 49th and 78th Regiments. July 23 ship Weetwood from Benvolven with Captain Green. June 26 passengers Captain Shaw Bl Art and Mrs McCrohan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M
Modéste
Ellioty
Samarang
Procris
Foreman
Minto
Clyde
Madras
Eaton
Katehers
Fom Bencvolen
Departures and Vessels From Last Edition in July
In this period a list shows H M ship Cornelia to Madras on July 19 with Captain wen, H M ship Madeste to Bengal on July 20 with Captain idiot, and on July 20 a Wellington schooner bound for Isle of France. Also July 24 Plainstone to marang, plus Batavia Roads ships including Procris Samdany Mary Ann Che vibon Nancy Pekin Tiger America James Hermes Charlotte Peace and Religion First wood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M
Cornelia
Wen
Madras
H.M
Madeste
Idiot
Bengal
Wellington
Isle of France
Plainstone
W. Scott
Marang
Batavia Roads
Stoop Procris
Samdany
James Drummond
Mary Ann
Chevibon
Nancy
Pekin
Tiger
America
James
Hermes
Ara
Charlotte
Peace and Religion
Flrstwood
Dispatches Arrive From Secretary to Lord Minto and Sir Auchmuty
At Downing Street on December 16 1811 Captain Tylden Military Secretary to Lieutenant General Sir Auchmuty arrived with dispatches for the Harlot Liverpool sent by Lord Minto and Sir S Auchmuty. A second note from Weltevreden dated August 3 1811 acknowledges receipt of your dispatches of September 4.
British Fleet Reports Successful Assault at Batavia Camp
Admiralty dispatch dated December 16 1811 from Rear Admiral Stopford aboard Scipion notes a decisive victory after batteries of 20 eighteen pounders were erected and manned by 500 seamen. British ships led by Captain Sayer with Festing Mansell Reynolds and Stopford silenced enemy guns. the attack continued for three days under intense heat with brave conduct by officers and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hod. R. Stopford
Scipion
Batavia
Titer
Sayer
Festing
Ilustrious
Mansell
Procris
Reynolds
Stopford
Rerveyx
Java
Otter
Rdv
Stopaford
Promédtion
Admiralty
Armamenit
Broughton
Chillingching
Sir.s. Auchmuty
Weltevreden
Sourabayas
Grisa See
Leda
Nisus
Phebe
Isle of France
India
France
Fort Cornelis
Jansens
Sourabaya
Beoughton
Cheribon
Sadeavour
Beaver
Robert Stopford
Illustrious
Madara
British Victory in Java Stirs British Power Rise
Batavia letter notes substantial Java conquest with operations shifting to Sourabaya. A large British force under the Commander in Chief aims to overpower potential resistance, weakening French influence and expanding British power from the Cape of Good Hope to Cape Horn. The writer credits the army’s courage, officers’ skill, and leadership of a key figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Directors
St. Auchmuty
Java
Sourabaya
Europe
Great Britain
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Horn
Batavia
Minto
Rerveyx of Officers and Seamen in Java Action 1811
A dated dispatch records casualties and missing aboard Scipion and allied ships during the August 1811 Java campaign. It lists 73 total with 6 officers and 29 seamen wounded, 7 officers and 11 seamen killed, plus 3 seamen missing, naming several officers and Marines affected aboard Scipion and related vessels.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dramai
Naned Bey Tjee
Bey Tjee
Weent
Gizette
Liverpool
N. B
S. Auchmuty
Mite
Aandoenlykste Gevoelens
de Laatste Courant Gezienéen Redicht Ter Gedachtenis van Mynen
Broeder den Generaal L. Alberti
Opentiy
Betuige Ik Aes Schryver Daarvan Mynen
Ryswyk den
London Gazette
Ofice
Batapia
Dasher
Murderer’s Point
Mts
Ake
Edam Island
Anjong Phock
Ziol
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