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High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Assignation Books, War of 1803 (Originals)

Catalogue reference: HCA 11

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HCA 11

This series comprises assignment books of the Prize Court arising from the war with Napoleon which commenced in 1803.The books contain original or rough notes (which were later fair-copied) of prize court proceedings arising from the war. The...

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HCA 11

Title
High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Assignation Books, War of 1803 (Originals)
Date

1803-1810

Description

This series comprises assignment books of the Prize Court arising from the war with Napoleon which commenced in 1803.

The books contain original or rough notes (which were later fair-copied) of prize court proceedings arising from the war. 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

89 volume(s)

Subjects
Topics
International
Litigation
Navy
Armed Forces (General Administration)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C8609/

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