Letter book for the Receiver of Wrecks at Kingston upon Hull, England, 1855-1861

Tallow in a damaged state even if it had been duty paid. Since my Officers called upon him on the subject his proceedings have been in all respects satisfactory so as to enable me to convict the wreckers. JS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Receiver Wreck C Ho. Hull. is informed that he may return to Mr Foster the sum of £11.10.0 the amount deposited by him. RM April 14th /58. Sec No 4013 - similar information is requested in this case. T H Farrer

Mr Heaton Foster - the junior partner of the firm of Messrs Robt & H Foster purchased the C 5 . 3 0 Tallow in question from Mr Statters Carrier. When he did so he inquired of Mr Statters where it came from, who replied that it was wreck tallow. He then inquired whether the Lord of the Manor had any claim on it, and was informed that he had not. He states that it did not strike him to make any further inquiries - but purchased the same - and for which he gave a fair price in its changed state even had it been duty paid. When my Officers called at his shop he fully explained everything to them - and looked out for the carrier from whom he purchased it the next market day - as his name was not known to him - His conduct throughout - since my Officers called upon him - has been in every respect satisfactory in enabling me to convict the wreckers. JS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stewart Lieut RN Hornsea. Dear Sir, 20th April 1858 John Mainprize -, formerly of the Cross Keys at Great Cowden - but now lodging with Isaac Wallace in the same village - has been with me this morning and complained that --------------------[JF?] James

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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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Shacklock Lieut. Bridlington. 24th May 1858. Respg Boats Nos JS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shepherd Esq Ths Beverley. 26th May 1858 Amended Bills respg Tallow Droit --- cases. at Leven JS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solicitor [Lon?] 28th May 1858. Sir, In compliance with your request, I herewith forward Bills of Costs from Magistrates Clerks prepared as directed by 10 & 12 Vic C 43 & 30 viz Danby & others ------------------ 5 " 7 ----- Barker & others 2 " 8 " ----- ---------------------- £ 7 " 15 " -- --------------------------- JS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs Eyre & Spottiswoode Gentlemen, 28th May 1858. By desire of Captain Robertson of the Board of Trade, I write to request you will send me - a number of Hand Bills on conviction of Wreckers who removed Droits from the Beach - marked "Form P 1.10" -------------------- JS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secty Lloyds. London 28th May 1858. Deposition of Master of Vessel "Saucy Lass" transmitted. JS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31st May 1858 Forms P1.10, Notice to Beachmen & others finding Wreck - 6 Copies sent to Sandlemere, Holmpton, Easington, Patrington, Barton

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No 28. 9th July 1858. --------- Letter from Receiver of Wreck Hull to Mr Tiddy Easington apprizing him that Mr Sissons will fix an amount on articles at Spurn, and pay it to Mr Sparrow. Mr Willis is not to give the articles up without an Order from Mr Sparrow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17th July 1858 Receipt for Signature of Owner of ["Pet"]. Southampton. Forwarded to Mr Colquhourn - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secretary Marine Deptt Bd Trade London. 20th July 1858 Deposition of Master of vessel "Condor" transmitted. ------- J.S. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secretary Lloyds London. 20th July 1858. Deposition of Master of Vessel "Conder" transmitted. ----- JS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lynn Coltr & Compr Sir, 31st July 1858. I beg to acquaint you that on Sunday morning last, _ the 25th instant - the smack "William" of your Port - Leonard Proctor Master, - and William Smith Owner - drifted on shore at Spurn Point having on board 33 Tons of Coals, all of which were lost - Proctor the Master left her, and has I believe proceeded to Lynn. He did not call here to make a Declaration, but requested a Coast Guard Officer to sell the broken materials of the Vessel, which he cannot do, although they are of but little value. - Will you therefore call upon Proctor to make the necessary Wreck Declaration and inform the Own that he had better appoint a person to sell the same JS.

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Sec Bd Trade London Sir, 16th Augt 1858. The Sloop above mentioned was a flat bottom vessel. The owner is a poor man. She was wrecked outside Spurn Point on the 13th Ulto after being laid on shore and loaded with gravel She was but 34 Tons burden, and the stores which belonged to her that have been saved are of but little value. The master did not appear before me to undergo the usual examination on oath till the 9th instant, and it was not till the 14th that he called and paid the £1, in respect of the same. Whether under the circumstances stated by the poor man I may be allowed to return the sum of £1, is for consideration. JS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Messrs Ayre & Co [Coast?] Ho Hull Solicitors Hull 17 Augt 1858 Gentlemen, With reference to the summons served on Mr Alexander Hannah Master of the "Energy" of Montrose, to appear before the Magistreates on Friday the 20th, in respect of not bringing from Constantinople in May last a boy named Wm Buckley: I will thank you to produce at the time the Certificate of Registry of the said Vessel. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedt Servant, Jas Sparrow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sir Augt 19 1858 With reference to your letters of the 14' & 16' instant in this matter. _ Annexed is a letter and a Bill which I received this morning from Mr Richard Ainbry of the Sailors Home Liverpool apprizing me that in respect of the boy

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Secretary Bd Trade London, Sir, 20th Oct 1858. Annexed is a Letter from the Deputy Receiver of Wreck at Kinsale - on the subject of a claim made by Denis Cadogan of that place for salvage in respect of services rendered to the Brig "John Meurs" of North Shields. _ I have called upon Mr Brown - Master of the "John Meurs-", and annex his explanation - also a demand from Denis Cadogan of £20 for self and Boats crew -- also another demand from Daniel Mc Daniel - master mariner for £15 which Mr Brown has informed me was withdrawn by Mr Mc Daniel before he left Kinsale. _ I also annex an Extract from the Log Book of the "John Meurs" and as far as I am able to judge of the matter, it appears to me that the demand of Cadogan is a case of Extortion only. ------ I will thank you for such directions as you may deem proper in the matter. JS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Milne Cmmd Btn Holmpton. The Collector at Hull has seen Mr Marshall - Auctioneer on the subject of the chain within mentioned. __ He transacted some business for the owner of the "Lavinia" --- and informs me that she was sold to the purchasers as she lay. - with everything belonging to her, - consequently the piece of chain cable belongs to the parties who purchased her. Have the goodness to obtain the receipt of the parties & or some of them - on this paper and return it. ----- JS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Hoad Sandemere. No 33/1858 22nd Octbr 1858. 1 Deal Plank 31 feet long 9 Inches Brdth 3 " thick Mr Hoad is requested to sell this Plank immediately and state opposite the amount it fetches and all expenses he has been at. Say whether it was floating or touching the Ground. _ JS.

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Ths Fenton Esq. Deputy Recr of Wreck Kinsale, Ireland. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No 10975 Registered 21st Oct 1858. -------------------------------------------------- Sir, 23d Oct 1858. The case of claim for salvage in respect of the Brig "John Meurs" has been before the Board of Trade with the Explanation of Mr Brown the master and above is their reply. JS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec Bd Trade London. Sir, 23d Octbr 1858. The Letter of Mr Ths Fenton - Deputy Receiver of Wreck - and Form W2 14 - have been to that gentleman at Kinsale with a copy of your Order above. JS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Flucker, Holmpton Brig "Commerce" of Margate 25th Octbr 1858. Mr Flucker is requested to state hereon - the amount of claim for watching the said Vessel - for himself - Tiddy - and such other persons as he may have Employed in any way on the said Vessel. JS, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Receiver of Wreck Hartlepool. Sir, 26th Octbr 1858. Have the goodness to send for Mr Samuel Harrison who lives in Park Street - West Hartlepool, and obtain from him a declaration of the Wreck of the Brig "Commerce" of Margate - He was Master, and passed through Hull without making the Declaration before me. - He was wrecked at Dimlington - near Spurn Point, - on the 19th instant, _ Mr George Winter has paid me £1 for the Declaration. Be so good as to send the Declaration - when taken - to me JS.

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31 March 1859 Mr Hoad Sandlemere Receipt for Salvage returned for correction. J.S.

5th April 1859 Monthly & Quarterly Returns for 31 March 1859 Transmitted

Letter to Mr Hoad Coast Guard Officer. 15 April 1859 Dear Mr Hoad. I am sorry to have so sad an account from you -- do all you can to assist the poor men saved -- no doubt someone from Colchester will soon be here -- The Master must come to me to make a declar-ation. Desire him to bring the log book with him -- if saved. Report again on this paper Truly yours. J.S.

18 April 1859 Letter to Mr Tiddy C.G. Easington respct'g a Long Boat. J.S.

18 April 1859 Letter transmitted to Mr Flucker C.G. Kilnsea respct'g Iron Salvage Receipts J.S.

19 April 1859 Letter to Mr Tiddy C. Guard Dear Mr Tiddy I have this morning seen Mr Beele of Withansea who purchased the Long Boat and he informed me that when he sent to [?] to take the boat away, he shewed the auctioneer's order to an officer who said it was all right. He also saw Saml Langhorn the Salvor who refused to take the money he offered him -- be so good as to let me know the name of the officer who told Mr Beele that all was right, and also let me know why he was not prevented taking the Boat away, faithfully yours. J.S. write your reply on this paper.

20 April 1859 Vessel "Hope" Depositions of W.G. Cummins transmitted 20 April 1859 Also form To the Sect'y Marine Deptmt. J.S. Marginalia H

20 April 1859 Vessel "Hope" Depositions of W.G. Cummins transmitted 20 April 1859 Sect'y Lloyds J.S. Marginalia H

23 April 1859 Vessel "Herlichkeit Godens" Depositions of Johann Friederich Luths transmitted 23 April 1859 Sect'y Lloyds J.S. Form h.R.1 transmitted 23 April 1859 Sect'y Marine Dept J.S. Marginalia H

Papers belonging the Vessel "Beta" 26 April 1859 Sir, I beg to acquaint you that this morning, I received a small box containing a few papers, of but little value, belonging to the "Beta" of your port, W. Hutchinson, Master, one paper is a [Transue?] dated 8 April 1859, 100 Tons Wylams Patent Steam Fuel Loaded at Tyne Main If you will have the goodness to apprize [the Master?] of the "Beta" of the circumstance I will forward the box to him or to you It was picked up by a Coast Guard officer on the beach near Holmpton which is about 7 miles north of Spurn Point. I am sir your obedt servant James Sparrow Coll Newcastle Marginalia B

28 April 1859 Captain Palmes My dear Palmes Have the goodness to send one of your men to Mr D Carnie and allow him to read the accompanying letter. Truly yours James Sparrow Marginalia P

Monthly wreck account transmitted 6 May 1859 J.S. Marginalia A

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Receipt for Travelling Expenses returned for signature to Mr Flucker Receipt for salvages transmitted 21 'May 1859 to Geo Milne Holmpton JS MARGINALIA: S

Form WRI of the vessel "Ava" transmitted 21'May 1859. Secty Marine Dept JM MARGINALIA: V

31 May 1859 Monthly wreck account transmitted 31'May 1859. JS MARGINALIA: M

Board of Trade Marine Dept No 5821 Registered 2 June 1859

The Collector Custom Ho Hall A telegram of which the following is a copy was sent to you from this office at Noon to day.

"Do not detain "Leopard" for this Board's Certificate it will be sent by to nights post." T [?] Farrer 2/6/59

The "Leopard" was cleared by me yesterday for [C?] your Telegram directing me to grant clearance arrived at 1/15pm. James Sparrow CHH 3/6/59

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for uv 22 Mr Tiddy Salvage Receipts transmitted for signtature 29 June 1859 Mr Flucker Kilnsea " for No 14 transmitted 29 June 1859 " " " " No15 " " " " " " " No 16 " " " Mr Milne Holmpton " " No {18} 17 " " " " " " " No 23 " " "

Head Return of Wreck at Withernsea " No 20 " "

Vessel "North Sea" 1 July 1859

Sir, I have seen Mr Kruger Master of the North Sea, he is desirous that the inquiry contemplated should take place as early as possible.

I have also communicated with the Stipendiary Magistrate who will name a day for the inquiry on my again