Fragmentary Bankruptcy Case Transcript From 1796 Trial
A garbled Victorian legal summary discusses Prager, Bromer, and Beckaian in a bankruptcy dispute. It references a November date, Verdi verdict, and alleged concealment to delay creditors, with notes on bankruptey presumptions, property transfers, and bills of exchange. The text mixes names, dates, and legal actions in a dense, partial OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromer
Braget
Verdi
Prager
Brother
Bisgins
Davee
KWD Co
Sufad
Nah Beckeati
Actidn
Isi Shatvohargdteyy
Beckaian
Ieee
Kelyan
Danish brig Meynen arrives with cargo wrecked by gale
An endangered Danish brig Meynen from Baltimore with a cargo of sugar tobacco and coffee was damaged after a gale at sea. Dees 146 reports the vessel’s crew assessed losses as the ship battled strong winds and rough seas near Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privet
Balti
Portsmouth Dispatch Details Ship Losses and Marine Casualties
A despatch from Portsmouth notes heavy seas and high winds causing ships to be driven ashore or damaged. Marines and seamen from several vessels faced peril. reports mention crews boarding carts for passage and officers enduring rough conditions. One vessel, the Diamond, retook Cape Barfleur after gale-driven incidents. Several ships remained at sea or were forced to alter course amid the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ljegengat
Midsipmen
Agincourt actions recount in naval court testimony
Testimony describes the engagement between the Agincourt and Dutch ships including the Monarch and Jupiter. Officers discuss positions, firing, and who observed what as the action unfolded, with inquiries into orders given and discipline aboard the Agincourt during the October 1 battle.
Agincourt aging observations questioned at inquiry
Proceedings recount questions about observations on the Agincourt action. Witnesses discuss memory gaps and mention ships engaged, rear division crowding, and Captain Bligh’s brief testimony before adjournment. Captains Hotham and Wells offered little detail, yielding no substantial new evidence.
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Bligh
Hotham
Adamapt
Wells
Lancaster
Agincourt Engagements With Dutch Fleet In October Text
Eyewitness testimony describes Agincourt firing on the Dutch Vice-Admiral Alkmaar at about half a mile, Monarch and Monmouth actions, and weathered damage to masts and sails. Capt Williamson led the inquiry with Captain O'Brien and Captain Gregory testifying to sighting distances and maneuver outcomes. The court adjourned after brief delay amid proceedings and minor injuries.
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O’brien
Monarch
Williamson
G. Gregory
Onslow
Cape
W Mitchell
Fusora
F. Kelly
Agincourt
Tme
Musquet-Bell
Kelly
Alkmaar
Monmouth
Williamton Nét
Atkamaar
Perafit‘arai
Jearbing
Capt
Aramlow
Price Averages for Wheat and Summary of Hays Markets
Wheat prices show declines from late month figures with fine and inferior qualities noted. Flour prices move to forty three pence, while multiple grains and hay markets list varied per quarter and per bag, including hops, seeds, and clover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harte
Kent
Fae
Buthel RytGrafs
Mostard
Market prices and cattle trade notes from Newgate and districts
A garbled market report lists prices for beef veal mutton and pork, cattle and sheep at Newgate and Leadenhale, with figures for lamb, veal and mutton per stone and per pound. Coal and grain prices appear, alongside various district market notes and exchange values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newgate
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David
Ket
Sese. NI
Plymout
DTH
Dees
Portsmouth
Des
Ips
Marines
Lieuteniat
John. Williamson
Trollope
Jupiter
Indearine
Agacourt
Delft
Hxarem
Lée
Lee
A. I
Prado
Sir Heaney
Regesian
St. Paul’s
Mayer
Sithia
Williadifon
Cohdn
W. Pave
Williston
Wailliamson
Aix
Epiain
Anselgra Land
Essex
Ani
England
James's
Bee
Bi - Aeron Ab
Whitechapes Hay Market
Mere
Tos
London
James’ Shark
Clare Market
Dale
Aidad
Newcaulé
Sonderlandy
S. Ou
Notruamerox
Whaat - Ai
Gait Bet Roe Bae Aw
Batley
Ash
Besse
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