Maritime Losses and Captures Reported at Sea
A fragmentary report notes ships seized or damaged during wartime patrols. Vessels such as the General Wolfe and Esther Green are captured by a French squadron off Grenville Bay while bound for Dartmouth. Other craft including the Happy Meeting and Frederick are reported lost or separated, with crews taken or diverted to Cuba or Newfoundland.
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Ginia
Nia
Grenville Bay
Martin
Jaipsica
Tine Ag
Oaher
Sea
Eevee
Fom India
Shannon
Wolfe
Gleed
Esther
Green
Belos Igi
Dartmouth
Pri
Newfoundland
Ion le
Wind
Crane
Shields
Frederick
Dogan
Malaga
Portsmouth News Brief on Ethalion and Dromedary Arrivals
PORTSMOUTH NOV 29 Arrived this day his Majesty s frigate Ethalion Countess from Hull Ja from the Dowes She left her convoy on Friday to gle of wind Arrived the Dromedary store ship from the Hs Arrived also a great many outward bound ships
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Ethalion
Countess
Hull
Dowes
Shipping arrivals and currents in the Downs
Deal harbor reports arrivals from a cruise including the Phivét'sloop and the Overyffel among others. Vessels like Saint Vinecehr's, Glatendéd, Bell head for Jamaica while the Harriot and Philips navigate the river. Wind WSW.
Fragmented OCR on Wind and Rum Cargo Loss
Fragmented text discusses a heavy wind on a Saturday endangering a cargo of rum and other valuables. It mentions ships, salvage attempts, and potential invasion plans or military needs. Reads as garbled, with references to authorities and uncertain claims about the country’s defense.
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Norsk
Incomplete Excerpt From Port Expedition Communication
A fragmentary note references expeditions at a port and mentions owners receiving directives to expedite steral egies tid. The garbled text lacks clear names or dates but implies efforts to speed an operation at the port area.
Unclear Ocean Encounter Aboard The Eagle
Fragmented report describes a night raid or encounter at sea near Newfie involving the ship Eagle. Privateer actions, damaged vessel, and capture or loss of cargo are noted. Captain St. and Captain W. are referenced amid citations of wind and sea conditions, with damaged privately owned gear and vessels attempting escape or port entry.
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Newfie
Robin Hood
Sundérlandy
Captured French privateers and Royal Navy dispatches arrive
COFE. of Cork reports that Captains Deonreys and Byng delivered news of captured privateers from Poole and an English frigate with dispatches. A French corvette bound for the Welk dndiey was captured, then recaptured by another privateer. Also arrived were ships Gizemoce Unicorn and others from various stations.
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de Onreys
Belo
Poole
Frynch Priveterr
Byng
Fromi-A- Creige
Dndiey
Endefatigable
Thipa Gizemoce
Dud
Unicorn
Young
Aifix
Mechs Collige
Aguilar v Rogers ships policy dispute over coverage
A court case discusses a marine insurance policy from London voyages to another port. The underwriters argue the policy should not extend to certain perils and a ruling favored the insured, with the court noting the policy words were clear and not to be expanded.
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Canivuy
Rio Am
Plaintiffs suit over late 18th century bank draft dispute
The case recalls a plaintiff recovering 2444 1 for a check drawn by Dan Th against Merits Mailman Co. The defendants drew a bill to cover the check in 1796 payable in Reb. 17975. Mailman and Co. later failed. the plaintiff obtained a verdict. The defense argued the Jan 1797 draft dated months earlier should be frivolous, but the court held the draft valid and so the plaintiff could pursue payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Merirs
Thornton
Wader
Mailman. and Co
Mailman and Co
Chee
Fg Lin’ Fe
Mailman
Bowes v Lady Steathmore court ruling summary
A fragmentary OCR note references Bowes versus Lady Steathmore in a court context. It mentions a Court of something and rings back, indicating a legal action or decision though details are unclear.
Codicil debated as republishn of will in property case
Court considers whether a codicil revokes and extends the original will to newly acquired property. Plaintiff argues codicil republishes the will, benefiting heirs, while defendant claims it narrows to existing property only. Opinion leans toward the Plaintiff, with further discussion ordered before Lord Chancellor.
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Chithre
Affidavits and bail rules under court practice
A colonial court discussion on affidavits and bail amendments. Justice Lawrence notes the old rule, limiting indulgences, as motions to extend time for amended affidavits are frequent. John Johns, Cornwall informant, and Majestys Attorney General feature in criminal information related to a custom-house officer obstruction case.
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Justice Lawrence
John Johns
Cornwall
Majesty
Ste. Hourt
Coireion
St.ames’s
Clerkenwell
Ber-Uf
Bogreshe
Barwell
East Indiaman
Portsmouth
Jeremiah. Fitzpatrick
Carormilier I Bandry
É&C
Thatcher
Keert
Braft
Turner
Webi Sera
Gildersthas
Bockbinder
Fagrier
Eisherman
Glenara & Cree
Basie
Podnier Goolk Taylors
Erensh
Skinner
Public Office Letter Carrier Charged With Postal Theft
John Norton a letter-forter and mail carrier appeared at Bow Street magistrates charged with feloniously stealing a temper containing a row and three banknotes addressed to Elliott Robinson and Kitchiner. He claimed to have found the notes in a pocketbook in Bull and Mouth Street. Three notes were found on his person. Norton committed for further examination. Samuel Smith charged with stealing a mare from William Jones at Hampersmith. He sold a pony for six guineas after misrepresenting to his owner and was committed for further examination.
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John Norton
General’ Post-Office
Bow
Street
Brendon
Suffolk
Roth
Bull-and-mouth Street
Samuel Smith
William Jones
Hammersmith
Kingston - Lair
Man examined for fraud from publican in Green Arbour Court
Police report a man was examined on Tuesday for obtaining money under false pretences from a publican in Green Arbour Court Old Bailey. Similar frauds were previously used in the Borough by others claiming wages from ship merchants and copains.
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Green Arbour-court
Old Bailey
Five men charged with stealing goods from forewellers
Five men were charged with stealing a quantity from forewellers to the Fiver. They were convicted in penalties under the Bumcbbat AG. Each faced a separate punishment related to the offence.
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Bbat AG
Legal Proceedings Delay Libel Trial In King's Bench
Fragmentary report shows a libel case in the King’s Bench with motions to postpone. The Crown’s case rested on the Archbishop’s attendance and diligent witness procurement, as the Lord Chancellor’s arrival from Dublin was awaited. Edward Cooke of Dublin aided Cooke. the trial was deferred to a later term.
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Geeloantie
King’s Bench
Curran
Pias
Edward Cooka
Aid Cooke
Bae
Dublin
Ashdown Park Coursing Meeting November 14 1797
At Ashdown Park on Friday November 14 1797 dogs contested for the Cup and Couples. Prodigy owned by Mr Bacon defeated Peto owned by Mr Thoyt. Speckle beat Pat, Plutus beat Pyrrha, Phoenix defeated Blaze, and Cup honors went to Planet after a Boc de course among various matches. Speckle and Prodigy were noted, with several other pairings including Cowflip, Bagatelle, Frimmet, Slut, Top-pot, and Aly securing wins in extending field.
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Mr. Bacon
Thoyt
Colonel Stead
Sampson
Thornhill
Pickering
Planet
Hallett
Stead
Speckle
Long
James
Wyld
Sable
Mr. Pickering
Phoenix
Baily
Pickéring
Lord Craven
Stéad
Mrc
Jasis
Platus
Mr. Berwick
Pystha
déededy _ Planet
Mr. Baily
Regatelle
Mr. Corfellis
Jackson
Mr. Thompson
Mme. Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Thornhill
Jamies
Lord Athbrooke
Aly
Mr.Baily
Heathcote
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Lucy; Gore
Jamaica
New York
Cuba
Deal
Ghathaie
Scarborough
Happ - Meeting
Froresta
Nepesonsky Cranes
Eisen Coakiadea
Noah
AGEL
Nev
COFE
Cork
Alo Lats Nd
Pt Asi
Iaation
Asfarancé
Kerivat
Ettkine
Law
Podengic
Leanne
Bazard
Kenyon
the -Teib
Andy
Aguilar' VU
Rogers
London
Tony Ata
Withionvoy
Apes
Fly Gerber
Abdi
Tia Om
Boehmv
Aterling “and
Bowes
Lady Steathmore
Office
Streef
CITY
Police
Agen
Ashdown
London Bridge
Briday
Afcisck
AD Sterneon
Miniwuses
Akeragon
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