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or in other words watched _ that is not possible unless such are of sufficient value to pay expense of watching _ The district is a desert for Miles _ and the Boat was known to be in the charge of the Officer -- she might not have been of the value placed upon her, but she was certainly worth more than 10s/_ the sum for which she was sold _ She was knocked down at that price in consequence of not having been seen by any one who attended the Auction Customs Ho Hull } Jas Sparrow 22/11/59 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wreckers at Withernsea to be proceeded against. Sir, 23 Novbr 1859 I have received directions to proceed against the six men referred to in your letter of 27' Ulto and will thank you to furnish me with the Christian name of Lindlow in order that I may take out a summons for his appearance to answer the charge I am Sir: Your Obdt Sevt J. S. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vessel "Capital" Wreckers. Sir. 23rd Novbr 1859 On my return from leave I found this letter and the enclosures contained therein _ which I have retained I have taken preliminary steps for proceeding against the parties directed _ and with reference to part 3 of the 5/8 Sect of the M.S. Act _ will thank you to inform me whether in this case_ as in the case of Tallow taken from the Coast in April 1858_ the proceedings are to be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Act 11 & 12 Vict c 43. I am Sir, Your Obdt Sevt J. S. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Marginalia: Secty Marine Dept. W see folio 135 Lieut Poynter R.N Patrington C see folio 138 see 139 The Solicitor Customs.

Vessel "Amelia" (Stores of) 23rd Novbr 1859. The Stores should be entered in a Blue Book _ which I will thank you to do_ and also insert particulars and send the Book with this letter. J.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vessel "Rebecca & Elizabeth" Dear Sir, 24th Novbr 1859 Mr Wilson has just shewn me your note to him of yesterday's date - claiming Salvage on the "Rebecca & Elizth" Grounded at Spurn on the 7' Inst_ what is the nature of your claim and amount _ I think you had better come here and explain the matter _ come tomorrow Truly yours. J.S. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salvage Receipt transmitted to Mr Hoad for James Coleman's authority to pay Robt Nightingale. J.S. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lieut Poynter R. N Dear Sir 28th Novbr 1859 Mr Wilson has shewn me the report of Wallis_ the Capt of the Spurn Life Boat respecting the wreck of the vessel that was taken to Grimsby _ which does not accord with what passed here the other day_ He will therefore Thank you to obtain the written paper from Milne - and send it to me_ should you not be coming to town. Truly yours J.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vessel "Orient" wreck of. Sir, 29 Novbr 1859. I have seen the Master of the Vessel "Orient" within-mentioned who has informed me that she was wrecked on the 6' Ulto on the island of Rudsear in the Gulf of Finland at about 10/10 PM _ about a cables length from the Lighthouse - That the light at

Marginalia: top right corner: 137. A John Ross Chf Off C. Guard Bridlington Qy. R See 142. Lt Poynter Rn.N. S Mr Hoad Sandlemere SP Lt Poynter R.N. O see 138.

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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Marginalia: Solicitor Customs. P Ly Poynter R.N. N Payment allowed £8.2.6 ---------------------------------- B/.O. 22 Dec 1859 No 987 ---------------------------------- The Solicitor London.

Dear Mr Tiddy 2 Decbr 1859 I have received your note of the 30' Ulto respecting the Anchor removed to Withernsea, I have also received one from Mr Hoad stating that it will be returned to you When you receive it have the goodness to apprize the Owner of the barge "William" thereof - and let me know hereon _ when you deliver it to the owner. Faithfully yours J. Sparrow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Mr Hoard (Vessel Capital.) 3 Dece 1859 Your Boatman Henry Wilson, who heard Milne warn Chapman and others not to touch the Wreck of the "Capital" on the 26th Ultimo _ must be at Patrington on the 21st Inst Wednesday a little before noon for the purpose of giving evidence of that fact. I send you some Notices on the subject of Wreck to be posted up, Faithfully yours J Sparrow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Monthly Wreck Account transmitted 5' Decbr 1859. J.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vessel "Orient" loss of Sir, 6' Decbr 1859. I have conferred with the Stipendiary Magistrate on the subject of inquiring respecting the loss of the vessel above named_ and he has informed me that Wednesday the 14 Inst will be a very convenient day - I shall therefore - tomorrow take out {a} sum -monses for the attendance of the respective parties on that day. I am Sir: Your Obdt St Particulars of time & place where J.S. enquired is to be held, transmitted also inform the Solicitor that the Certificate of Registry had been written for and that the owner had been 8/12/59. apprized ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Marginalia: top right corner: 138. T Mr M. Tiddy Easington. C see folio 107 Mr Hoad Sandlemere Secty Marine Dept. S O see folio 137 " " 142 The Solicitor Customs Ldn

Vessel "Capital" Dear Sir: 7' Decbr 1859. Will you have the goodness to obtain signature to accompanying paper_ and return it to me. The produce of Sale of Wreck of "Capital" is in Peases Bank and will not be moved without my sanction. The question of claim for getting materials on Shore had best be brought before the Justices on the 21st when we meet on the other matter - But in order to do so Mr Parks should be apprized that he may acquaint Justices. You or Milne should also apprize all other parties concerned. Truly yours. J.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inquiry respecting Printed Notices of Wreck found. Dear Mr Hoad 16' Decbr 1859. On the 31st May 1858 I sent you 6 Copies of a "Notice to Beachmen and others finding Wreck" - a Copy of which is annexed. _ You will oblige by reporting hereon the places at which those notices were posted up. Truly yours J.S. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R.G. Parks Esqr, Solicitor, Hedon. See Sect 7 x 8 of 19 x 20 Vict c 75 and Table annexed. Dear Sir 21 Decbr 1859. When you come to Hull let me have the Fines and Costs in respect of the cases of Hy Coleman & others, _ and prepare your bill as above directed, Truly yours, J.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wreckers of the Vessel "Capital", proceeded against at Patrington Sir, 22/12/59. With reference to the preceding Order, _ I beg to acquaint you that, _ Yesterday, _ I proceeded against Henry Coleman, Richard Nightingale,

Marginalia: C see 138. see 140 Lt Poynter R.N. H Mr Hoad Sandlemere. P A Godfrey Parkes Esqr Hedon. C see folio 137