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They have also very much insulted him by words - as had also Page. - They accuse him, his Wife, and Martha Wallace of having received £5 for the information I will thank you to send for those men and point out to them how very illegally they are acting, and explain to them that if they assault either of the persons I have named, they will be severely punished. At the same time tell them that neither Mainprize, his wife, or any one else - informed in the matter - That the circumstance was too notorious to require any information. JS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Secty Marine Deptt Bd. Trade London 22nd April 1858. Deposition of Master of Vessel "Ernestine" forwarded JS. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Secty Lloyds London 22nd April 1858 Deposition of Master of Vessel "Ernestine" forwarded JS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Secty Marine Deptt Bd Trade London. Sir, I have returned to Messrs Foster the sum of £11. 10. 0 as written directed, and shall take credit for the same in the current Quarter - referring to this order With respect to your observations respecting Danby - The Magistrates were fully in possession of all the circumstances of the case before they came to a decision - They were informed by Mr Foster that he paid Statters £11. 10. 0 for the Tallow - and by Statters that he had paid the men but £6 " 10 " 0 - and that I had impounded the £5 " 0. 0 - They were also informed of the manner in which the said £6 . 10 " 0 was divided --- viz --To Statters - for his trouble -- 10 " 0 " Each of the five men 24/- 6 " 0. 0 -------------£6 " 10 " 0 Being thus in full possession of all the circumstances of the case they inquired - with reference to part 4 of the sec, 450

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of the M S Act 1854 - the real value of the Tallow - I replied that the B of T would be satisfied by calling it £11 " 10. 0 They then doubled that amount - making it £25 " - . - Divided by 5 as the portion of each } man's offence -------------------- 4" 12 " -

They then determined that the "double value" Penalty not exceeding £100 - " and "Costs" should be made to amount to £6 - which was done as follows - viz ---------------- Add Penalty not excdg £100 ------------------- -- " 10 " 10 "Costs" 17 . 2 ----------------- 6 " 0 " 0 ------------------ Consequently my having possession of the £5 in question did not operate individually upon Danby. -- The effect was spread over the whole case. -- And had Statters paid the £11 " 10 " 0 to the men - instead of but £6.10 - the Magistrates most likely would have convicted in a larger Penalty than 10 s./10 d. The convictions have had a very salutary effect along the whole line of the Holderness coast and I do not think it would be prudent to disturb them. --- They appear to me to be strictly legal - and the punishments are all tempered with moderation. JS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secty Marine Deptt Bd Trade London. Sir, 23d April 1858. Having returned Mr Jackson the sum of £12 " 14 " 11 as above directed, and shall take credit for the same in the current quarter referring to this Order. JS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tiddy Michl Easington 23d April 1858 Respg Long Boat, value £7. being taken away JS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Stewart Lieut RN Hornsea Sir 26th April 1858. On the next page I give you a copy of my instructions from the Board of Trade by which you will see that unless the case be special - on thirds of Net proceeds only can be paid. and then only under the authority of the Board of Trade. JS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lieut Stewart RN Hornsea. Dear Sir, 27th April 1858 Have the goodness to set out in this Paper - in the shape of an Account - with dates &c The amount you claim for travelling and subsistence in the cases that were heard before the Magistrates at Leaven on the 8th instant. -------------- Set them out separately - For self and men JS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stewart Lieut Hornsea Dear Sir, 27th April 1858. I return this paper -- say to Barker, he must pay at once and let me know his reply when you come or send for pay in the early part of next month. JS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michl Tiddy Easington 27th April 1858. To deliver 15 foot Board painted white inside and Black outside to George Bod viz and to state Expenses JS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweetman N Ct Gd Ulrome 27th April 1858 To state Travelling expenses & subsistence allowance in the case of Tallow. JS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Dowd Esq J O London The Queen V James Parker Thomas Page William Green Sir, 28th April 1858. With reference to my Letter of the 10th instant acquainting you of the conviction of the parties above named - and that Parker had paid the £12. 8. 0 the amount of penalties and costs in which he was convicted. -- I beg to acquaint you that Thomas Page has now paid the amount {of P} in which he was convicted. - Double value of Tallow } viz - Cwts qrs. lbs 2 " 3 " 17 11 " - " - Penalty } less than £100 ----- -- " 10 " -- Costs ---------- 1 " 2 " --- ------------------- 12 " 12 " 0 --------------------- William Green has also paid the amount in which he was convicted viz Double Value of } Net £2. 3. 10 qrs lbs Tallow -- 3 " 13 " -- 3 " 25 Penalty } less £100 -- " 10 " -- Costs -------------- 1 " 2 " -- -------------------- 5 " 5 " -- Page ----------------------- 12 " 12 " 0 Green ---------------------- 5 " 5 . 0 ------------------- 17 " 7. -- I will thank you for directions as to the disposal of the same And with reference to my Letter of the 14th instant acquainting you that I had forwarded to Mr Wilkins the sum of £11 " 6. 0 part of the sum recovered from Parker - I beg to acquaint you that he has not acknowledged the Receipt thereof JS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Dowd Esq J C London. The Queen V Wm Danby John Shot Francis Smith John Smith Robert Frankish. Sir, 28th April 1858 With reference to my letter of the 10th instant apprizing you of the conviction of the parties above named - each in Penalties & Costs amounting to £6. - and that William Danby had paid £6. I beg to acquaint you {that} -- Francis Smith John Smith Robert Frankish have now each paid the like amount and have been liberated from Gaol ----- viz Double value of } C qr lbs 5 " 3 " 0 Tallow 4 . 12 " 0 Penalty } " . 10 " 10 less £100 ------------Costs --------------------- 17 . 2 -------------------£6. -----------------------------Total ---------------------------------------- £18-------------------------I request your directions as to the disposal thereof. And with reference to my Letter to you of the 14th instant acquainting you that I had forwarded to Mr Wilkins the sum of £5. 2. 10 part of the sum of £6 recovered from Wm Danby. I beg to acquaint you that he has not yet acknowledged the receipt thereof. JS. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sec Bd Trade London. 1st Oct 1858 Monthly and quarterly Account of Wreck for 30th Septbr 1858 Transmitted JS.

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