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came on from the N.E,- which veered to N.W, - when it
blew the heaviest, - by Tuesday 29th viz the following day
the "april" had drifted to within about 20 miles of the Dudgeon
- The Dudgeon leaving about NW at about 4/30 a.m saw a pris in distress distant 10 or 15 miles leaving about NW
although the ariel had been much disabled during the gale
all fussile sail was made ti beat up to her,- at a little past
10 a.m the Brig upset and went down in about 5 minutes
we were distant about 1 1/2 miles,- Hill stood on towards
the place she went down wirh the hope of being able to save
some of the crew, soon after we saw a man floating in the
water, - immediately twisted out our Boat,- a heavy sea
recurring at the time, - although the wind had somewhat
abated, - and picked up the man, - who proved to be Geo
Tribble, master of the Brig "Balla" of Exter, - He being a good
swimmer had kep himself up by the aid of a Boar hook
staff under one of his arms, - He was much exhausted when
we got him on board, - and four or five hours elapsed before
we could bring him round to consciousness, - I beg to hand
you a certificate from the owner of the "Balla", signed also
by Mr Tribble the master.
J. Sparrow Ed Pullen

In my opinion the master of the "Balla" Mr Tribble would
have inevitably perished in a very short time, - had he not
been recovered at the time he was, - and in the manner
before described, - by Mr Pullen and the crew of the "ariel"
to whom I submit a reward should be given.
J.S. 11 June 1860

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Vessel "Definace" arrested and warrant returned

Sir, 13 June 1860

In compliance with the directions contained
in your letter of yesterday's date, I have today ar
-rested the vessel above-named, and herewith
return the warrant for so doing, - duly endorsed.
I am sir, & J.S.

Marginalia:
E. Jones Esqu
Marshall of
admiralty