Debt and Liberty in a Fleet Prison Satire
A satirical piece recounts Michael Wiggins escaping debt’s trap, hiding in a lane, and reflecting on liberty. A desperate street figure mounts a lamp post to hang himself, but a providential rope saves him as the rescuer reveals himself as Master Wuggey and leads him away, with a writ invoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Micwar
peeRrin
Nelkobeurhoad
Micuags
Micuag
Wuggey
Quad
Scraps of Wit and Quips from a Victorian Night
A gentleman jokes that since illness their mutual pet now speaks like a ppy. The woman replies sarcastically about the doctor ordering work. A censured poet defends abrupt lodgings by saying poets must be indulged in our sights. An Irishman spots a tiny coffin from an undertaker and blurts out that it could only be for a diving creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perr
Pahaw
Plaintiff's confinement details amid voyage to Isle of France
Testimony describes the plaintiff's cabin conditions aboard ship and restrictions on movement. Witness notes foul air from shut ports, foul water from storeroom, limited access to deck, and the defendant's refusal to loosen confinement without an immediate danger to life. A written representation to the defendant supported the plaintiff's health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle
France
Kingth
Mauritius
Sailor sues captain over confinement and foul air on voyage
Testimony describes a voyage from England to Calcutta aboard Woodbridge with the plaintiff confined to the forecastle for days. Witnesses recount abusive language and a thrown decanter, plus a claim that hot foul air from closed hatches worsened a lung and stomach complaint. The ship lingered at Isle of France five weeks while the plaintiff remained confined.
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Stretteil
Fergusson
Robert Duff
Woodbridge
England
Calcutta
Altho
Michell
Isle of France
Aste
France
Sts of
Court recounts a shipboard dispute over duties and dining rights
On a voyage from Mauritius to the Hoogly the plaintiff and defendant clashed over duties and table seating. The captain restricted the plaintiff to confinement, then allowed limited deck access. A bottle was thrown during the quarrel, and later the plaintiff faced forced relocation and denial of shore leave, with the captain denying him further liberty and delaying natural justice. The case notes the defendant’s handwriting and actions regarding the plaintiff’s investments and potential public justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of France
Hoogly
Mauritius
Michell
Gilbert George Michell
Woodbridge
Mugland
Cape
Duff
Isle
France
Fergusson
Court reduces damages in ship officers case
Testimony from Captain William Parker D Esterre shows naval command practices and cross examinations. Court rules for plaintiff with severe damages but halved due to plaintiff refusing duty. damages set at 2500 sicca rupees plus suit costs.
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Strellell
William Parker D’esterre
Fairlie
Pweedy
Fergusson
Strettell
False imprisonment and assault in Puddopooker case
February 3 1613 court hears Kistnomohun Roy versus Janes Smith and Richard Pritchett over an assault false imprisonment and property dispute. Smith sought detainee help at a thannah then removed plaintiff to jail, later returning with Pritchett breaking furniture and claiming theft by Smith’s wife. Judgment for plaintiff damages 400 rupees.
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Kistnomohun Roy
Janes Smith
Richard Pritchett
Dasmages
Smith
Puddopooker
Thannadar Accordiigly
Thannah
Petion advances to Cape Francois as rival power yields
Letters from Jamaica say Petion has moved with 2000 men to Cape Francois and the former rival's power submits to him. A 360 strong garrison remains, Christophe’s seven million-dollar treasure falls into his hands. Petion proclaims funds for island affairs and a rank dispute among Paymasters and Surgeons is settled without granting military command.
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London
Jamaica
Petion
Cape Francois
Christophe
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