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High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Assignation Books, General Series (Originals)

Catalogue reference: HCA 9

What's it about?

HCA 9

This series comprises original assignation books (general series) of the Prize Court.The books contain original, or rough notes of prize court proceedings, which were later fair-copied. The volumes usually have an index of ships' names appended.

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Reference

HCA 9

Title
High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Assignation Books, General Series (Originals)
Date

1796-1802

Description

This series comprises original assignation books (general series) of the Prize Court.

The books contain original, or rough notes of prize court proceedings, which were later fair-copied. The volumes usually have an index of ships' names appended.

Arrangement
Arrangement

The volumes are catalogued chronologically within sub-series.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
High Court of Admiralty, Prize Court, 1660-1875
Physical description

40 volume(s)

Subjects
Topics
International
Litigation
Navy
Armed Forces (General Administration)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C8607/

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High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Assignation Books, General Series (Originals)

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