New York Vice-Admiralty Court records 1753-1770

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New York Vice-Admiralty Court records 1753-1770

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/2230

This collection contains records of cases brought before Judge Lewis Morris, Jr. (tenure 1739-1762), and later Judge Richard Morris (tenure 1762-1774). Also present are "Memoranda of stipulations acknowledged." Most cases concern captured French ships brought in by privateers or the British Navy, as well as a few in regards to salvaging wrecked ships, and one case related to the unlicensed of cutting timber at "Windsor, Cumberland County."

.15 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312420

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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