Admiralty Documents and Reports
Title: High Court of Admiralty. Instance and Prize Courts: Book of Acts.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.C.A. 3/40
SR Number: SR 04868
Reel Number: 779
Dates: 1641-1642
References: Records of the High Court of Admiralty.
A volume of 696 numbered paper folios. An index of cases is provided
in a separate catalog - reference IND. 8969.
There are 11 suits in this volume which involve Virginia.
f.117vo Monday 10 May 1641
Case of STEVENS, Lodwick and others against Swanley and the ship "Charity."
Title: High Court of Admiralty. Instance and Prize Courts. Examinations
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.C.A. 13/63
SR Number: SR 04014
Reel Number: 713
Dates: March - November 1650
References: Records of the High Court of Admiralty.
A parchment bound volume, consisting of 521 unnumbered paper folios; in
good condition; and divided into lettered sections, roughly chronological.
Contains 5 cases; 4th case contains STEPHENS.
The 4th case:
Ex Parte John Skinner - alson Lockier er. al. v. "The Virginia Merchant."
The fourth case involving Virgina material concerns the ship, the
"William and Ralph", alias the "Virginia Merchant", of the port of
London. The charge brought by John Skinner, a London merchant.
About the middle od September 1649, the "William and Ralph" set
sail for Virginia, but violent storms fourteen leagues of Cape Hatteras
so grievously damaged her that when she reached the James River
she was written off as a wreck.
ff. 365vo-366ro
20 August 1650. Evidence, as above, given by John Lokyer of Limehouse,
mariner, late master of the "William and Ralph."
ff. 366ro&vo
"Die predicts" (i.e. 20 August 1650). Similar evidence given by Thomas
Stanton of Ratcliff, mariner, aged 26.
ff. 378ro&vo
5 September 1650. John Skinner of Ratcliffe, Stepney, sailor, aged 50.
ff. 378vo-379ro
6 September 1650. PHILIP STEPHENS of St. James, Duke's Place,
Merchant, aged 28.
ff. 380vo-381vo
23 September 1650. Evidence of George Pott of Shadwell, Stepney,
"nauta", aged 42.
Title: High Court of Admiralty. Instance and Prize Courts. Examinations
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.C.A. 13/65
SR Number: SR 05863
Reel Number: 783
Dates: July 1651 - July 1652
References: Records of the High Court of Admiralty.
A parchment bound volume, size approximately 17" X 11", in good
condition, containing about 550 unnumbered folios and divided into
lettered sections slightly overlapping in dte, but otherwise in
chronological order. Several cases concerning Virginia are found.
Only the one with Stephens is listed.
P. Elias Jourlaine, Henry West and Company, owners of the
"William and Ralph" v. Richard Batson and others.
(see SR 04213).
The ship, under Captain Lockier, set sail for Virginia in company with
2 of the ships. She was properly furnished, but insufficiently provisioned,
and had to stop at the Western Islands for victuals. The other ships went
on and arrived in Virginia safely, but she was caught by storms, nearly
wrecked at Cape Hatteras, and unfit to make the return journey. As much
as possible of her was sold at Virginia and the proceeds brought back to
Virginia.
R.
ff. 200ro-202ro.
8 January 1651/2. John Skinner of Ratcliffe, Stepney, aged 50.
ff. 210ro-211ro.
12 January 1651/2. Richard Chubb of Limehouse, mariner, aged 44.
ff. 215ro-216ro.
20 January 1651/2. Francis Turley of the Tower Precinct, cooper, aged 36.
ff. 219vo-221ro.
20 January 1651/2. PHILIP STEPHENS, of St. James, Duke's Place,
Esquire, aged 29.
Title: High Court of Admiralty. Answers.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.C.A. 13/125
SR Number: SR 08642
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1652 - 1653
References: Index of H. C. A. Vol. I
November 7, 1653
Answers of John Smith, Thomas Potter and LAWRENCE STEPHENS to
allegations made against them by George Raymond (12 pgs.).
"Eagle" sailed from Virginia with the "John and Katherine". Tobacco on
the "Eagle" was damaged by leaks caused by the bad state of the ship
and not by a storm on the return journey. Raymond owned some of the
tobacco but refused to attend when it was inspected.
Title: Orders and Instructions, Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: Adm. 2/1736
SR Number: SR 07906
Reel Number: 925
Dates: June 18, 1673 - December 31, 1673
References: Lists and Indexes XVIII, p. 58 /
Guide to the Contents of the P. R. O., 1963, II, 20 / Andrews II 33-34
Orders to the officers and commanders of all ships and to press masters
and to all others whom it may concern. Grant protections against impressment.
p. 118
August 30, 1673. Protection.
10 men of the "Abraham and Sarah", 80 tons, GODFREY STEVENS master
for Virginia.
Title: High Court of Admiralty. Examinations and Ship's Papers.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: HCA 32/44 Part II
SR Number: SR 09432
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1694
References: List of High Court of Admiralty Records Vol. I
"Truelove" of Bideford, Thomas Whettsil, master.
3pg's depositions taken at Guernsey, December 7, 1694.
JOHN STEPHENS, commander of the "Guernsey" Galley, private man
of war. Cruising off the Brittany Coast, took the "Truelove" which had
been captured by the "St. Bernard" of St. Malo on November 30.
"Truelove" had on board a cargo of tobacco from Virginia.
Andrew Bonamy. Lt. on the "Guersney". "Truelove" coming from Virginia
with tobacco. None of the cargo had been removed by the French.
William Russel, seaman on the "Truelove". Ship left Virginia on September 25
bound to Bideford. Captured off Cape Clear, Ireland. Describes capture and
recapture.
John Starlin, seaman on the "Truelove". He and Russel were left on board the
ship when the other sailors were transferred to the "St. Bernard". Ship belonged
to Mr. George Ruck and partners and the cargo to Mr. Smith of Bideford.
Two depositions in French by Guilleanume Le Prince and Jean Parasal.
1pg. translation of the French depositions.
William Le Prince, Second Lt. on the "St. Bernard". Describes the capture of
the "Truelove".
Jean Parasal, sailor on the "St. Bernard". Describes the capture. Both men
declare nothing was taken from the "Truelove".M
Title: Instance Papers. Series Early
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: HCA 15/26
SR Number: SR 08528
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1698 - 1700
References: Not in the list of High Court of Admiralty Records.
"John and Susanna" (ship) 1696-7
Paper in Latin (2 pgs.) relating to:
Depositions, Bristol, Sept 27, 1698 (13 pgs).
Henry Green Sailor,
Agreement between Thomas Jary and William Jones, the master of the ship.
Vessel left London for Virginia, at the beginning of December 1696.
Disagreement between Jones and the servant handling the ship in a storm.
Put into Cadiz. Quarrel between Jary and Jone's servant whilst they were in
port. Jary left the ship and was later pressed into a warship but was rescued
by Jones. After the ship was repaired, Jary again deserted and did not return.
Ship set out for Virginia but was taken by a French privateer.
William Steel, grocer,
Sailors overruled Jones in putting into Cadiz. Jary beat the servant with a rope.
Anselmus Holiday, sailor,
Servant of Jones, Repeats the evidence.
THOMAS STEVENS,
Repeats the evidence.
Agreement signed by Thomas Jary (1 pg.).
To serve on the ship.
Charges against Jary (3 pgs.)
Sept 1, 1698
Repeat of the above evidence.
Paper in Latin signed Orlando Gee (2 pgs.)
Sept 1, 1698
Title: Admiralty - Misc., Register of Protections from being pressed, 1711-1712.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: Adm. 7/364
SR Number: SR 05650
Reel Number: 524
Dates: 1711 - 1712
References: Lists and Indexes XVIII, p. 98
A volume of about 120 unnumbered folios, containing a register of protections from
imprestment or embargo granted between 26 Sept 1711 and 1 Oct 1712. The
following ships were bound to or from Virginia:
"Unity" JOSIAS STEVENS, master, 27 Dec 1711 (1pg.)
Title: Instance Papers. Series Early
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: HCA 15/40
SR Number: SR 08542
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1736-7
References: Records of the High Court of Admiralty Vol. I, p. 70.
"Duke of Cumberland" (ship) (see vol. 39)
Evidence of Elizabeth Bignall and others,
July 25, 1737 (1 pg.)
That Henry Thompson hoped he would avoid completing his evidence. In
consequence went on another voyage.
Henry Twine to Mr. Richard Cheslyn,
Bristol, July 25, 1737 (2 pgs.)
Sends him the above.
Evidence of Henry Twine, LETTICE STEPHENS, and Raines Harris,
March 2, 1736/7 (4 pgs.)
Henry Twine was arrested at one point but allowed to go.
Title: Captain's In Letters
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: Adm. 1/2461
SR Number: SR 02950
Reel Number: 269
Dates: 1745
References: Lists and Indexes, Admiralty XVIII, pg. 23.
CAPTAIN CHARLES STEVENS, to the Secretary of the Admiralty.
H.M.S. "Portland", Margate Roads, 1 April 1745. Reports that H.M.S.
"Sloop Wolf" joined him yesterday with the transports and trading
vessels to be under the convoy of H.M.S. "Portland". He encloses
list of merchant ships, among which is the "Thomas & Hanna",
master - Thomas Aram, the "Catherine Agatha", master - James
Gardiner, and "Amsterdam Baquet", master - T. Newell, all bound
for Ostend laden with tobacco. 2 ff.
Title: Instance Papers. Series Early
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: HCA 15/50
SR Number: SR 08551
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1750-52
References: Records of the High Court of Admiralty Part I, p. 71.
"Aldernay" (ship)
First decree admitted January 20, 1752 (1 pg.)
On behalf of Richard Land, Thomas Biggins and co., late mariners on the
ship, Bendock Neale, master against all who have an interest in the ship
for wages.
Expenses incurred by Richard Land, Thomas Biggins and co. 1751 (1 pg.)
Affadavit of Daniel Griffes and co.,
November 13, 1751 (4 pgs.)
For wages. Ship at New York River in Virginia and designed on a voyage to
London. Were hired to serve in July 1751. Arrived home in September. On
September 20 ship was arrested. Have not been paid. Encloses schedule
of wages.
Affadavit of John wood, Nov. 11, 1751 (3 pgs.)
For wages. Hired in Virginia. Encloses schedule.
Affadavit of Robert Taylor, Nov. 2, 1751 (2 pgs.)
For wages. Hired to serve at Plymouth in July 1750. Ship carried passengers
to Nova Scotia then proceeded in ballast to Virginia and took in a lading of
tobacco.
Affadavit of Mathew Kelly, Nov. 2, 1751 (3 pgs.)
For wages. Hired in London in May 1750.
Affadavit of Henry Quintrage, Nov. 19, 1751 (4 pgs.)
For wages. Hired in London. Encloses schedule.
Affadavit of Chalres Elderton, Nov. 19, 1751 (2 pgs.)
For wages. Hired in London.
Affadavit of Jonathan Scott, Nov. 26, 1751 (4 pgs.)
For wages. Hired in London. Encloses schedule.
Affadavit of JOHN STEPENS, (sailor) Nov. 30, 1751 (2 pgs.)
For wages. Hired in London.
Affadavit of James Ashton, Nov. 21, 1751 (2 pgs.)
Hired in Nova Scotia around Nov. 3, 1750.
Repeat affidavit of Mathew Kelly (2 pgs.)
Affadavit of John de Costa, Dec. 9, 1751 (2 pgs.)
For wages. Hired in Virginia.
Schedule of all the affadavits and wages claimed (2 pgs.)
First decree admitted January 9, 1753 (2 pgs.)
On behalf of Francis Jerdone of Virginia, merchant, against the "Aldernay".
Depositions of Pendock (Bendock ?) Neal and Charles Elderton, 12 Feb 1752 (6 pgs.)
Details of the voyage. Between Nova Scotia and Virginia met with a violent storm
and took in much water. Extensive repairs had to be carried out. Owner had not
sufficient credit to pay for repairs. Elderton contracted with Jerdone of Yorktown to
supply the ship on the security of the ship itself. Neal, on his arrival in Virginia,
confirmed the contract, agreed to pay Jerdone §1200 on arrival in London. This has
not been done.
Enclose agreement between Neal and Jerdone, Virginia, 10 July 1751 (1 pg.)
Schedule of expenses in repairing the ship (8 pgs.)
Title: High Court of Admiralty: Misc.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.C.A. 30/258
SR Number: SR 05440a
Reel Number: 452
Dates: 1750 - 1756
References:
268. 7 November 1756. Virginia, WILLIAM STEVENS to Nathaniel Phillips,
announcing his safe arrival in Virginia after passage of 7 weeks from Gravesend.
He likes the country, but has only seen one pretty girl. That morning he had
gone fox-hunting, excellent sport and a kill after a run of 4 hours. Seeing so
many negroes makes him feel the Country is odd; if a man keeps a coach,
the coachman, postillons and footmen are all black. They drive with 6 horses,
good for their size, but none over 14½ hands. He goes on to say he could be
happy in this place if only he had Miss Sparrow in his arms. He will never have
quietness of mind apart from that Divine Angel. If only she relised his tortures
of mind she would have compassion, and Phillips is asked to give that Divine
Charmer his sincerest love. He sends his compliments to various other ladies.
A postscript says that letters must be left at the Virginia Coffe House in Cornhill
and directed to him at:
Major John Snelson's in Hanover County, Virginia
(Under cover addressed to Mr. Nathaniel Phillips at Mr. Constable's Attorney
at law, Exchange Alley, Cornhill, London 3 pgs.).
269. 8 November 1756. Virginia. WILLIAM STEVENS to his father SAMUEL
STEVENS, announcing his arrival and saying how fine and pleasant is this
country. Mr. Snelson had come aboard the previous day, and appeared affable
and good natured. William promises to do very well and make amends for all
his past follies. No news, except that Oswego has been lost through cowardice,
for 150 gave up the fort after the loss 7 against a parcel of French and Indians
only 500 in number. Lord Loudon in entrenched within 4 miles of the French.
William promises to write more fully later.
(Under cover, addressed to Mr. SAMUEL STEVENS in Little St. Martin's Lane
near Longacre, London).
Title: Admiralty: Board Minutes
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: Adm. 3/63
SR Number: SR 06455
Reel Number: 646
Dates: 1 Feb. 1753 to 17 June 1755
References: Lists and Indexes XVIII, p. 76
Only listing minutes for one day which contains Stephens.
r. Minutes. Wednesday 16 October 1754: Navy Board to prepare sufficient
ships to carry to Virginia - 74 Officers, 60 N.C.O's., 420 Privates, 42 women,
and 350 tons of arms.
v. Minutes. Wednesday 16 October 1754: Commissioner's for Sick an Hurt to
supply ships to Virginia with Dr. James' Fever powder, Elixir of Vitriol and
Trusses.
v. Minutes. Wednesday 16 October 1754: Inform Secretary at War of Officers
and Soldiers going to Virginia.
r. Minutes. Wednesday 16 October 1754: To send His Majesty list of Officers
going to Virginia; Packages for Captain Arbuthnnt of Virginia to go to Mr.
STEPHENS at Deal, and also for Commanders at New York, N. Carolina,
S. Carolina and Bahama Islands.
Title: Instance Papers. Series Early
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: HCA 15/58
SR Number: SR 08559
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1771-2
References: Records of the High Court of Admiralty Part I, p. 72.
"Justatia" (ship)
Agreement of master and seamen of the "Justatia", Neil Gilles, master
for a voyage from London to the River Rappahanock, Virginia.
October - December 1771.
Deposition of Neil Gilles, Dec. 14, 1772 (1 pg.)
Only record of the service of JOHN STEVENS, sailor, deceased, on the ship, is the
mariner's contract (above).
Title: High Court of Admiralty. Misc. Instruments (draft). Instance and Prize.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: HCA 30/184
SR Number: SR 14564
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1773 - 1780
References: List of High Court of Admiralty. 30 unn.
Bundle: July 1779
Notice of Appeals: Appeals American
"Nancy" (ship), John Lacor, master
4 pgs. Appeal by WILLIAM STEPHENS
9 July 1779
Was seized by a private ship of war, commander WILLIAM STEPHENS, as
trading illegally with the American Colonies and prosecuted in the Vice Admiralty
Court of St. Christophers but not condemned.
"Boston Packet" (ship), JAMES STEPHENS, master.
4 pgs. Appeal by Nathaniel Byfield Lloyd of Massachusetts and William Dennis
of the same place, owners of the ship and cargo together with messrs., Best,
laing and Company of London
12 July 1779
Captured by the "Savage" (ship), Hugh Bromedge, master. Case heard in the Vice
Admiralty Court of Jamaica on 18 August 1778 where the ship and cargo (all but
two hogshead of tobacco) were condemned as prize.
Title: Treasury Minute Book XLVI
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: T. 29/46
SR Number: SR 01841
Reel Number: 204
Dates: 1777
References: Lists and Indexes, Vol. XLVI, p. 7, / Andrews Guide, Vol. II, p. 210.
P. 237. 16 July 1777
Read a report of Lord Dunmore on the petition of Lt. Simonton praying
reward for his services as Agent to Transports in Virginia. Lord Dunmore
stated that he felt Lt. Simonton ought to receive recompense. The Lords
directed the same to MR. STEPHENS for the opinion of the Lords of
Admiralty.
Title: Captain's In Letters
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: Adm. 1/1838
SR Number: SR 02304
Reel Number: 196
Dates: 1777 - 1779
References: Lists and Indexes, Admiralty XVIII, pg. 18.
Several letters to the Secretary of Admiralty (MR. STEPHENS),
on ships, war, prisoners, etc.
Title: High Court of Admiralty: Prize Papers
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.C.A. 32/330
SR Number: SR 05474
Reel Number: 809
Dates: 1778
References: C.M. Andrews Guide, Vol. II, p. 336. / H.C.A. Class List, p. 204.
This folder, dated 1778, contains 37 numbered documents, 2 court papers
and 35 ship's papers, relating to the capture of the now "Fanny", Richard Ober,
master, by H.M.S. "Pelican", Captain Henry Floyd.
Court Papers:
"Fanny", Richard Ober, master. Three preliminary examinations brought in
by Crespigny 6 Nov 1778. Consul General's Office, Lisbon. Deposition of Richard
Ober taken at Lisbon shows that Ober, age 24 of Beverly, Mass., was a subject
of George III, but since the outbreak of hostilities has been obliged to submit to
the government there. He was master of the "Fanny" which was captured 30 Sept.,
on her voyage to Bordeaux. He had a letter of marque issued by Congress and
delivered to him by Steven Higginson at Salem, Mass., which he carried until his
arrival at Matomkin Inlet, Virginia, and there delivered to James and Adam Hunter
of Fredericksburg, as he did not approve of carrying this commission, the acceptance
of which was contrary to his inclinations he being unwilling to take up arms against
Great Britain. No resistance was made when the "Fanny" was captured. The "Fanny",
built at Bilboa, Spain, was of 100 tons' burden, and Stephen Higginson and Mark
Leffate of Salem were her owners. The crew consisted of 2 mates, 8 seamen and 1 boy,
besides himself, all American, except one Spaniard and one man from Jersey, all
shipped at Beverly, excepting Henry Herrick, who was shipped at Matomkin.
Deponent had a venture aboard of 8 hhds. of tobacco and 1 barrel of flour, and his
relation Richard Ober, Junior, Chief Mate, had 3 hhds. of tobacco and 1 barrel of flour
and 1 barrel of sassafras. The second mate, GEORGE STEVENS, had 2 hhds. of
tobacco, the seamen and the boy each having 1 hhd. of tobacco. Deponent's tobacco
weighed about 7,000 pounds, for which he paid in Virginia at the rate of §4-5-. per cwt.,
and if he had arrived safe in Bordeaux and there invested the proceeds of the tobacco
and flour in silks, teas and other articles he expected on his safe return to Salem, he
would have been rendered nine times the first cost. The landing of the "Fanny" at the
time of departure from Virginia consisted of 152 hhds. of tobacco, each hogshead
weighing about 1,000 lbs. The cargo was put aboard in June and July at Matomkin by
James and Adam Hunter of Fredericksburg, and was brought by water from Fredericksburg
to Nancock and Punkatee, both on the bay side of Eastern Shore, and from Thence carried
in waggons to Folly Landing, and thence transported in boats to the "Fanny".
Deposition of Richard Ober, junior, a subject of George III, a cheif mate of "Fanny",
age 23, confirms but does not supplement that of the master of the "Fanny".
Deposition of GEORGE STEVENS, age 20, second mate of the "Fanny", a native
of Maryland, confirms but does not supplement that of the master of the "Fanny". (12 pgs).
Title: High Court of Admiralty: Prize Papers
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.C.A. 32/409
SR Number: SR 05700
Reel Number: 671
Dates: 1778
References: C.M. Andrews Guide, Vol. II. / H.C.A. Class List, p. 206.
A letter from Robert Johnson, Port Royal 6 July 1777, to Capt. Smith in Matchepungo,
saying that CAPT. JOHN STEVENS of the "Two Sisters" (ship), is bringing him 75
hogshead of tobacco. The writer has heard from Capt. Smith's owners that the ship
is to be stowed to the best advantage, so that the hoagshead of tobacco may be
broken up and the tobacco stowed in bulk or in small barrels. More tobacco will be
sent by the negro Josias.
Title: Treasury Minute Book XLVII
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: T. 29/47
SR Number: SR 01842
Reel Number: 204
Dates: 1778
References: Lists and Indexes, Vol. XLVI, p. 7. / Andrews Guide, Vol. II, p. 210.
pp. 65-66 15 April 1778
Read a letter from MR. STEPHENS, Secretary of the Admiralty stating that the
Lords of Admiralty have considered the petition of Lt. Simonton praying reward
for services in Virginia and that they are of the opinion that he be paid at the rate
of 10 shillings a day from 21 December 1775 to 4 August 1776 over and above the
8 shillings a day with servant which has been granted to him by the Navy Board for
the same time. The Treasury Lords ordered a warrant to be prepared accordingly.
Title: Secretary's Department. Admirals' Despatches, North American Station, 1745-1789.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: Adm. 1/486
SR Number: SR 04448
Reel Number: 372
Dates: 1779 - 1781
References: Lists and Indexes, Admiralty XVIII, p. 6.
ff.304ro - 318ro.
Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot to the Secretary of Admiralty, H.M.S. Europe, Sandy Hook,
17 December 1779. Encloses copy of letter from Captain Henry of H.M.S. Fowey, containing
a journal of the siege of Savannah. Further enclosures: (1) Index to public papers transmitted
by Admiral Arbuthnot to PHILLIP STEPHENS, ESQ., dated H.M.S. Europe, Sandy Hook,
17 December 1779; (2) Disposition and condition of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed
in North America, 16 December 1779; (3) Transports under orders, and lists of captures and
recaptures made by His Majesty's ships under the command of Admiral Arbuthnot with several
references to Virginia.
Title: Admiralty correspondence relating to the capture of Cornwallis' army.
Depository: House of Lords Record Office. / Class: Main Papers 4 March 1782.
SR Number: SR 03029
Reel Number: 600
Dates: 1780 - 1781
References: House of Lords Papers. MS. List. 1781-1789. / Andrews 270 (No. 383).
1. MR. STEPHENS, to Adm. Arbuthnot. Admiralty Office, 16 March 1780. 4 pgs.
Copy. Adm. Edwards ordered to station a lookout ship on Newfoundland banks.
3. MR STEPHENS, to Adm. Arbuthnot. Admiralty Office. 23 April 1780. 4 pgs.
Copy. Reinforcement being sent under Adm. Graves to be reduced, as French
force is smaller than expected.
7. MR. STEPHENS, to Adm. Arbuthnot. Admiralty Office. 16 Oct. 1780. 4 pgs.
Copy. Marked Secret. Intelligence of French naval reinforcements: ships under
Graves not to be sent to West Indies.
Title: Board of Trade - General Index to Original Correspondence - 1781.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: Index 8373 (CO326/73)
SR Number: SR 01407
Reel Number: 109
Dates: 1781
References: List and Indexes No. XXXVI, 323; / Andrews Guide 245-246, List 405-406.
pg.44 January 23, 1781
Plantations General. Letter dated 28 Dec 1781 from MR. STEPHENS,
Secretary to the Admiralty, to Mr. Elliott, Assistant Secretary to the
Commissioners for Trade & Plantations, enclosing copies of the
Warrant issued by the Admiralty to Governors of the colonies
empowering them to issue Letters of Marque, the Commission
mentioned in that Warrant, and the Instructions given to commanders
of ships granted Letter of Marque.
Title: Orders relating to American Prisoners of War
Depository: National Maritime Museum / Class: Adm M/405
SR Number: SR 08484
Reel Number: Not filmed
Dates: 1781-1783
References:
MR. PHILIP STEPHENS to the Commissioners for the Sick and Hurt,
Admiralty Office, Feb. 1, 1782 (1 page).
Has been sent by Lord George Germain the memorial of John Cramond
on behalf of others, recounting their severe treatment as prisoners in
France. To be included in the first exchange of prisoners.
MR. PHILIP STEPHENS to the Commissioners, Whitehall,
8 March 1782 (2 pages)
Mr. John Cramond has again applied for measures to be taken to release
his friends. Ask the Lords to make the strongest representation on the subject.
MR. PHILIP STEPHENS to the Commissioners, Nov. 1, 1782
Has received a letter from Mr. Townsend sending a letter from Maj.-Gen.
Mathew who commands the land forces in Leeward Islands. Relates to
the treatment of Mr. Parker. Asks the Lords to enquire into the case.
Title: Home Office - Departmental, Lords of the Admiralty, April - Dec 1782.
Depository: Public Record Office / Class: H.O. 28/2
SR Number: SR 06096
Reel Number: 822
Dates: 1782
References: Lists and Indexes XLIII, 101.
ff. 380-384.
A letter from the Commissioners of the Admiralty to Townshend, dated 28 Nov 1782,
concerning instructions issued to commissioners for taking care of sick and wounded
seamen to make special enquiry into the cases of James Parker, Stair Agnew and
Jonathan Agnew. Enclosed were copies of letters from the commissioners to PHILIP
STEPHENS, dated 6 Nov 1782, and from Parker and the Agnews to Lord Shelburne,
dated 6 July 1782, concerning their cases. (10 pgs).
ff. 391-403.
A letter from the Commissioners of the Admiralty to Townshend, dated 2 Dec 1782,
enclosing various correspondence including a letter from Rear-Admiral Robert Digby to
STEPHENS, dated 24 Oct 1782, and an affidavit of John Crammond, dated at New York
30 Oct 1782, both relating to the treatment of James Parker, Stair Agnew and Jonathan
Agnew as prisoners on Long Island and later in France. (26 pgs).
Title: Correspondence on the French Fleet and the Yorktown Campaign
Depository: House of Lords Record Office / Class: Main Papers 18 Feb 1782.
SR Number: SR 02445
Reel Number: 598
Dates: 1782
References: House of Lords Papers. MS. List. 1781-1789. / Andrews 270 (No. 378)
No. 25
MR. STEPHENS, Secretary to the Admiralty, to Sir George Rodney at
Leeward Islands. 30 March 1781. 8 pgs. Extract. Encloses intelligence
report of sailing on 19 March (?) from Brest of De Grasse with 20 ships
for America, 9000 troops to reinforce Rochambeay, and quantities of
clothing and stores for the Americans.
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