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of Mr Smith would convict Barker, if he did not plead
guilty, which he most likely would. Barker could then
be made a witness against the other two. No reference
whatever would be necessary in the proceedings to any
explanation made to Lieutt Stewart. I trust therefore
that with this explanation proceedings against the parties
will be allowed to go on. J.S.
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Lieut Stewart RN Hornsea.
Dear Sir, 5th April 1858.
I must trouble you to be at
Leaven on Thursday the 8th about a quarter before Eleven
O clock. And be so good as to bring with you any Book &c
you may have in which enter your accounts of
wreck delivered into your charge. J.S.
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Mich Sweetman Chf Offr Ct Yd Ulrome 5th April 1858
The Collector at Hull will thank
Mr Sweetman to take with him to Leaven on
Thursday the 8th Instant, any Book he may have in
which he enters an account of Wreck Goods delivered
into his charge. J.S.
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The Secretary, Marine Departments, Board of Trade
Quarterly Account Current & Schedules No 7 & 21 transmitted.
9th April 1858.
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J C Dowd Esq.
Sir, 9th April 1858
With reference to my letter of the fifth instant
returning papers respecting Leonard Barker and two others--------
I beg to acquaint you that ----yesterday----- the further following
facts of the misconduct of these parties came to my knowledge
that on the night of the viz 27th Feby last -- McCardy one of the
Coast Guard men at the Ulrome Station, --- met Willisen
and Smith driving two Donkeys with paniers from the
shore at about 7/30 PM. The paniers were filled with Tallow

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