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Printed prize appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of Jamaica. Captured ship: Nelly...

Catalogue reference: HCA 45/33/15

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Reference
HCA 45/33/15
Date
1801
Description

Printed prize appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of Jamaica.

Captured ship: Nelly (master Fordem Pease).

Nationality: American.

History: bound from Philadelphia to L'Anse-a-Veau, Saint Domingue, laden with fish, lard, tobacco and pork; taken on 7 December 1797 by HMS Thorn (John Hamstead commanding), and brought into Jamaica.

Appellant: The master on behalf of John West merchant of Philadelphia.

Respondent: The captor.

Bound printed appeal with manuscript decree of 22 July 1801 (folios 166-177).

Decision: to be restored.

Folios 166-168: case on behalf of the appellant; Folio 168: decree; Folios 169-170: case on behalf of the respondent; Folios 171-177: appendix

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
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High Court of Appeals for Prizes: Case Books (Printed Appeal Papers)

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