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the time was burning_ and could be distinctly seen
many miles distant. _ That it was seen by Mr Jon Dyson
the Master at 8 P.M when he left the Mate _ James Hamshaw
in charge of the Deck _ Mr Dyson pointed out the Light
to the Mate Hamshaw.
Mr Hamshaw
John Maiden A.B.
Wm Major Ordy
Jas Scarlett Ordy and
Geo Parker Boy - who were the Watch on Deck _ are
all now in Hull.
John Maiden belongs to one of the Rotterdam
Traders - The Vessel he belongs to will sail to-morrow
and will be due _ to return on Sunday 4' Decbr - any
inquiry may take place on _ Monday - Tuesday or
Wednesday - or 12th - 13th or 14th. I am Sir: Your Obdt St
J.S.
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Mr Parkes, Magistrates Clerk Patrington
My Dear Sir: 29 Novbr 1859.
I have seen Mr Parkes who is Clerk to the Patrington
Magistrates and isntructed him to prepare summonses
for Coleman and party - and the witnesses, But
as I could not describe the position on the Coast where
the wreck took place - I promised that you should
call upon him some day before Saturday next _ and
if necessary take Milne with you _ Therefore do so
and I will be at Patrington on Saturday next by
the Forenoon Train to take out the summonses.
Truly yours. J.S.
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Vessel "North Sea" 2' Decbr 1859
Sir,
I beg to annex an amended Bill of the Justices
Clerk amounting to £7_12_6. I am Sir
Your Obdt Sevt
J.S.
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Marginalia:
Solicitor
Customs.
P
Ly Poynter
R.N.
N
Payment allowed £8.2.6
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B/.O. 22 Dec 1859 No 987
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The Solicitor
London.