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Printed prize appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of Tortola. Captured ship: Charles...

Catalogue reference: HCA 45/54/13

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HCA 45/54/13
Date
1808
Description

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

Captured ship: Charles (master Richard Stiles).

Nationality: American.

History: bound from Havana to St Thomas, laden with sugar, beeswax and some 'segars' [cigars]; taken on 9 May 1805 by HMS L'Epervier (John Impey commanding) and HMS Circe (Jonas Rose commanding), and brought into Tortola.

Appellant: The master for the ship and cargo on behalf of himself and Messrs Pratt and Larkson of Philadelphia, American citizens.

Respondent: The captors and HMPG.

Bound printed appeal with manuscript decree of 30 November 1808 (folios 133-143).

Decision: two-thirds of goods claimed to be restored, the remaining third condemned as lawful prize of the captors.

Folios 133-143: hearing on further proof; Folio 143: decree

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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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