The Reclovery and Latona Engage Atlantic Convoy
From London reports describe the Recovery Cameron from Ireland to Grenada seized October 74 by privateer L Atort rt Brench with 10 ships and 58 men. Retaken nearby and arrived Seilly. Latona Westroin Petersburgh to London left near the Ice Light. Travellers Lamplough and Emperor of Russ with convoy from Petersburgh arrived off Bridlington.
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London
Reclovery
Cameron
Greenddk
Ireland
Grenada
L’atort
Seilly
Latona
Wetroin Petersburghy
Iee
Elsinore Morning Naval Frigate Report
A fragment describes a naval convoy with eighteen ships under her protection and a Naiad frigate of 32 guns from the Nore, failing to secure a homeward-bound trade, with additional vessels nearby. The morning after, the scene includes trade efforts and continued naval movements.
Royal Navy convoy sails from Spithead to Westward
Pe ymouth Nov 12 reports ships sailing in convoy to the westward under Capt James Drewy aboard the De Braak brig of 14 guns and Lt Baynes commanding the Valiant lugger with transports bound for Lord Bridport. Pholebe with 96 guns and 53 gun ships arrive for refit at harbour. Hagar of 74 guns also arrives to refit.
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James Drewy
Baynes
Lord Bridport
Barlow Framy
Spithead
Huito
Naval Vessel Repairs and Docking Schedule inCHAT HAM
The Venerable Admiral Duncan's ship is ordered here to repair defects. The Mongrel Arde will follow for the same. Ruby paid off and docked for ordinary service. Scipio, Victory, and St George docked or to be docked for repairs. Temeraire launch postponed until spring 1798. The gun-boats are ready for potential quick action.
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Duncan
Hhstieh
de Scipio
Victory
St. George
Promoted and assigned naval officers amid dockyard notes
Fragmentary dispatch from DEPFFORD dated November 3 reports officers in line for promotion and new commands. Captain Capes and Lieutenants are raised in rank as part of a broader shore and sea service reinforcement, with rewards tied to demonstrated nautical skill and fathers’ services. The Temeraire launch is delayed until April to carry Duncan’s flag.
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Ithe
Sram
Bob Capes
Fagtiqn
Sar Qfuthe
Owl
Manel
Ipitosfatioh
Duncan
Chatham
Ee Ee Mimiond
A. S. Hanimong
DICK HODGES WILL LOOMS OVER FAMILY FATE
A distorted will assigns Hodges widow to inherit then restricts his nephew for five years and again five more, with penalties for gambling. Court action may follow as extenuating cases reveal attempts to shield the estate from disobedience.
Postponed High Treason Trials in Dublin Court
Dublin November 9 report on postponement of high treason prosecutions due to ill health of chief judges. Details include that Justice Chamberlaine and Justice Boyd are unfit for extended trials, delaying the King against the Chief of St Patrick’s Cathedral case. Indictments and witness statements from Leonard M Nally and James Tandy described. A separate assault case against Cristles O'D Neil proceeds with testimony and verdicts anticipated.
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Hiie
Bary Peside
St Bieick
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cristles O’dneil
Leonard M Nally
Defendants Win Setoff Case Over Surplus from Hodges Sale
In a bankruptcy case Hodges bought tar with six month credit from ATKINSON and others. Hodges later failed and could not pay the second bill. Defendants claimed setoff against future acceptance. Court held mutual debts and credits. judgment for defendants under 23rd section of the 2 Geo. II cap. 30 act.
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Pensabe
Atkinson
Assighers
Hodges
Denny Aul
Elript
Amr
Bullock
Reader
Sool
Theigt Bureau
Zzal
Judgment for Defendant in Norfolk cargo case
Mr Justice-Lawrente stated that landing the cargo on the Norfolk coast created a choice to repair the ship or send another to Liverpost. He found that only a fictitious agreement could bind the defendant and that the deals accepted by the Defaults offered after events served as evidence of later agreements. The court ruled there must be Judgment for the Defendant.
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Justice-Lawrente
Norfolk
Liverpost
Freight on a Charter Party Dispute at Liverpool
An 18th century court case reviewed Lord Kenyon and Mr Justice Grose heard key arguments on whether freight was due when cargo of deals from Lisbon to Liverpool was delivered or stranded. Plaintiff claimed freight pro rata for part performance, while Defendant urged delivery at Liverpool as condition precedent.
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Wood
Barrow
Lisbon
Liverpool
Thadner
Norfolk
Deer
Ligerpool
Avery
Kenyon
Court of Justice
Luke and Lloyd
Lord Mansfield
Lord Coker Faidy
Indictment Trial of a Medical Defendant at Somerseriaire
A historical court recounts a harsh assault case where a medical man defendant attacked the prosecutor with weapons after a dispute over treatment. The scene includes pistols and a naked sword, with Captain Webster and Captain Lee present and Countel noting no powder in weapons. Lord Kenyan voices disapproval as the matter proceeds before the court.
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Vincent
Webster
Redford
Captain Lee
Kenyan
Tate
Shepi Tals
Fifa
Public Office Bow Street and Searle’s Gaming House Case
In Bow Street on Tuesday evening Mrs. Searle wife of a Piazza resident faced the Sitting Magistrate and entered into a recognizance to answer any charges at the Quarter Session for keeping a gaming house. Bail required two sureties. she being a feme covert could not enter the recognizance herself. The Parish Officers of St Paul Cove Gardens were summoned, and Mr. Searle, learning of a magistrate’s declaration, threatened to remove and shut the house if proceedings were dropped. The magistrate granted part of the request but directed the parish officers to pursue action. Proceedings set to continue at the office next day, with notices to be prepared and prosecution to be pursued. In related notices, a Canterbury drowning and a separate Islington death are reported, noting a Serjeant’s daughter fell from a river edge and a boy aided a drowning victim, with further remarks on a nearby death tied to a river.
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Mrs'Greene
M’nally
James Tandy
Mr. McNally
Ralal
Abidut
Hirt
Ang
Tie
MiNally
Mnall
Jim Oy
Tandy
Mr. M’nally
Vandy
Guay
Abc
Britain Street
Dominick-street
Mr. Tandy
Tad
Bubher
Candy
Rwnally
Ada
Lewis Reaghy
Aberdeenshire
Londonderry
Hit
Foureh Petiong
Igmiligter
Fetter
Band
St. Paul
Covegts Garden
Searle
Bodd
Bow-street
Gintlime My
Uch
Thoms
Avery
St Paul
Covent-Garden
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Elsinore
Peymouth
Ham
Depfford
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Caryrae
Willy
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King’s Bench
Eoluigg
Sri
Zmoft
Micit
Chrotvenar-Place
Habess Corps
Bastille
Assan
Trish
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Dublin
Mhashiia
Ose Hea
Eae
Coke’ Vy, Jennings
Groit
Brswat
Public Office
Einigtt
Kent
Stour
Canterbury
Abu Mills
Fanael
Lowerstreet
Islington
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