History of Maritime Connecticut During the American Revolution, 1775-1783, Volume 2Essex institute, 1925 - Connecticut |
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Page 20 - That in all cases an appeal shall be allowed to the Congress, or such person or persons as they shall appoint for the trial of appeals; provided the appeal be demanded within five days after definitive sentence, and such appeal be lodged with the Secretary of Congress within forty days afterwards ; and provided the party appealing shall give security to prosecute the said appeal to effect ; and in case of the death of the secretary during, the recess of Congress, then the said appeal to be lodged...
Page 168 - In witness whereof the master or purser of the said ship hath affirmed to three bills of lading all of this tenor and date, the one of which three bills being accomplished, the other two to stand void. And so God send the good ship to her desired port in safety. Amen, dated in London the day of September, 7679 George Churchey.
Page 13 - Chapter the seventh, it is enacted that the Lord High Admiral of Great Britain or the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain for the time being or any three or more of them or...
Page 19 - That all such ships of war, frigates, sloops, cutters and armed vessels as are or shall be employed in the present cruel and unjust war against the united colonies, and shall fall into the hands of, or be taken by, the inhabitants thereof, be seized and forfeited to and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned.
Page 21 - ... rule, declaring their property, wherever found upon the water, liable to seizure and confiscation, and enacting, that what had been done there, by virtue of the royal authority, were Just and lawful acts, and shall be so deemed; from all which it is manifest, that the iniquitous scheme concerted to deprive them of the liberty they have a right to by the laws of nature and the English constitution, will be pertinaciously pursued; it being therefore necessary to provide for their defence and security,...
Page 29 - Any officer or soldier who shall begin, excite, cause, or join in, any mutiny or sedition...
Page 30 - April, 1800, it is provided that "all crimes committed by persons belonging to the navy which are not specified in the foregoing articles shall be punished according to the laws and customs in such cases at sea.
Page 12 - That we have granted, and, by these presents, do grant, licence and authority to , mariner, commander of the , called the , of the burthen of tons or thereabouts, belonging to , mounting carriage guns, and navigated by men, to fit out and set forth the said , in a warlike manner, and by and with the said , and the...
Page 111 - Range avoid cruizing on the same Ground. If you should happen to take Prizes in sight of each other the Rules which take place among private Ships of War are to be observed in the distribution of the Prize money. 9. In case of retaking the Vessel of any Friend to the American Cause, I will recommend it to such Person to make a suitable Compensation to...
Page 113 - ... to attack, seize, and take the ships, and other vessels, belonging to the inhabitants of Great Britain, or any of them, with their tackle, apparel, furniture, and lading, on the high seas, or between high and...