GN 2/1/A
[Microfilm Box No. 1]
Vol. 1 (1749-1752)
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Date |
From whom |
To whom |
Contents or nature of the document |
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40913 |
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King George II (Westminster) |
George Bridges Rodney (Newfoundland) |
The Governor= s Commission- appointment of Charles Watson Esq. to be Governor and Commander in Chief in Newfoundland is revoked and George Bridges Rodney is to assume the role of Governor and Commander in Chief in Newfoundland. The document outlines Rodney= s duties such as appointing a Justice of the Peace and other offices. |
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41466 |
14 Aug 1749 |
George Bridges Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Gov. Rodney appoints jointly William Keen, Michael Gill, John De Grave, William Wigmore, Nathaniel Brooks, George Garland, and William Pynn Esquires to be Justices of the Peace for the District of St. John= s. Duties, responsibilities and expectations are outlined |
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13 |
14 Aug 1749 |
George Bridges Rodney (St. John=s) |
William Wigmore |
Gov. Rodney appoints William Wigmore as Naval Officer of Newfoundland. |
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14 |
14 Aug 1749 |
George Bridges Rodney (St. John=s) |
John Bradstreet Esq. (St. John=s) |
Letter to the Lieut. Gov. of His Majesty= s Fort and Garrison at St. John= s regarding inventory of Ordnance Stores. |
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15 |
14 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
The Lieut. Gov., Officers, Soldiers, and all others belonging to His Majesty= s Garrison at St. John= s |
The Military at St. John= s is ordered not to engage in fishing or to interfere in the affairs of the fishery. |
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16 |
14 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
William Keen, Esq. |
A recent clash involving military and civilians prompts an order against rioting. |
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17 |
14 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
His Majesty= s Justice of the Peace for the Districts of St. John= s, Placentia, Trinity, and Ferryland |
Order relating to persons vending strong liquors. States that those selling liquor without being legally licensed will be prosecuted |
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18 |
6 Aug 1749 |
Lieutenant Charles Chalmers (Trinity) |
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Letter from Lt. Chalmers regarding the return of the Detachment, who are now awaiting orders. |
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19 |
8 Aug 1749 |
Lieut. Gov. Otho Hamilton (Placentia) |
Gov. Rodney( St. John=s) |
Regarding the strength of the Garrison. There is mention of the loss of 4 men due to desertion. |
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20 |
639033 |
Lieut. Nathaniel Jones (Ferryland) |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Regarding the numbers and the state of the Garrison at both Ferryland and Carbonear Island. Jones mentions a Bombardier who has been prisoner since January and he is asking for a Court Martial on this offence. |
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21 |
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Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Capt. Knight (HMS Saltash) |
Rodney grants surrogate powers to Knight to appoint Justices of the Peace. Rodney also directs Knight is to proceed in quest of any pirates immediately in order to protect the fishery. |
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22 |
639037 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Capt. John Knight |
This is the official order that appoints him as John Knight Esq who is to act as a Deputy or Surrogate to Rodney as it related to taking oaths and appointing Justices of the Peace. |
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23 |
16 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St John=s) |
Capt. Knight (HMS Saltash) |
A Commission sent to Capt. Knight appointing Thomas Salmon as Keeper of the Rolls. Appoints Luke Goodall, Elisha Rowland, John Haddock, George Horn, Samuel Adams, and Joseph Olive Esqs as Justices of the Peace for the District of Placentia. Another mention here that the Justices of the Peace must monitor strong liquors being sold without a license. |
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24-25 |
639014 |
Thomas Salmon and Luke Goodall (Placentia) |
Gov. Rodney (St John=s) |
Salmon is pointing out that since he is the rightful Keeper of the Rolls (which Rodney upholds in his letter on Aug16th, 1749 on page 23 of this document). Salmon and Goodall are seeking compensation for having to pay for part of a stone wall out of their own pocket. |
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25 |
16 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Thomas Salmon and Luke Goodall (Placentia) |
Rodney states that Capt. Knight is in charge of matters regarding the Justices of the Peace. Also, any fines involving Public Houses not being duly licensed will be used for the construction of the prison and any needed repairs. |
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26 |
17 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney |
Thomas Strong and Edward Reading |
Notice of a debt not paid by Strong and Reading. It is owed to Capt. Abraham Ball |
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27-28 |
19 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney |
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Copy of an order relating to debts. Anyone who seizes or detains using violence in compensation for a debt owed shall be prosecuted. |
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29 |
16 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace for the District of Trinity (Trinity) |
Rodney is requesting the state of the District to be reported. Order relating to debt is included. |
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29 |
20 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Liet. Chalmers (Trinity) |
Return of the Detachment under the command of Chalmers. |
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30 |
20 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Capt. Drake |
Orders for Drake to go to Trinity to assist the Admirals and Vice Admirals in their respective harbours. There are orders included to be given to the Justices of the Peace regarding the possibility of pirates affecting the fishery. Masters of Merchant ships are to be told that a convoy will be heading to Britain and Portugal in October. |
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31 |
21 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Nathaniel Jones (Ferryland) |
Informing Jones to bring a particular prisoner and witnesses to St. John= s. |
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31 |
21 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Gov. Otho Hamilton (Placentia) |
Rodney favors with the return of His Majesty= s troops in Garrison at Placentia. Rodney is sorry for the recent desertion problem and will be sending orders to all Justices of the Peace in an attempt to capture said deserters. |
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32 |
16 Dec 1748 |
Duke of Bedford (Whitehall) |
Governor. of Newfoundland |
Letter to recover shares of prize money for the benefit of the Royal hospital at Greenwich |
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32 |
20 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace of Newfoundland |
Response to the letter from the Duke of Bedford dated Dec 16th, 1748. Justices of the Peace in Newfoundland are to assist in the recovering of the unclaimed shared of prizes. |
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33 |
20 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Francis William Drake Esq |
Rodney is appointing Drake as deputy or surrogate as it relates to administering oaths to the Justices of the Peace. |
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34 |
21 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
George Garland Esq. (Conception Bay) |
Order relating to debtors |
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34 |
21 Aug 1749 |
Lieut. Chalmers (Trinity) |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
A return of the Detachment belonging to the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Trinity |
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35 |
26 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Capt. Drake (Trinity) |
Drake is to select an inhabitant to become a Justice of the Peace. The Justice of the Peace must then send affidavits and evidence in the affair of a murderer to the Governor. |
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35 |
30 Aug 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Chalmers (Trinity) |
Chalmers is given leave to come to St. John= s |
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36 |
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John Bradstreet |
A Return of the Detachment in Garrison at St. John= s and numbers of the Establishment of the train of artillery for Trinity, Ferryland, and Carbonear |
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37-39 |
4 Feb 1748/9 |
William Kean (Bonavista) |
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Dispute brought to the attention of Kean regarding the payment of shoes and buckles between John Vincent and Joseph Ball. Ball, who was found guilty, and several others acted unruly as a result of Kean= s decision |
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40 |
9 Feb 1748/9 |
Thomas Hapgood, William Parrot, William Goff (Bonavista) |
William Kean (Bonavista) |
Depositions of Hapgood, Parrot, and Goff regarding the actions of a mob |
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41-42 |
2 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Robert Franklin |
Commission appointing Robert Franklin as Deputy or Surrogate for the Northern part of Newfoundland. Similarly, Lord Beltenden was granted the same powers for the Southern Parts of the Island that includes Ferryland, the Bay Bulls and the parks adjacent. A commission was also sent to Beltenden that named John Banger the Keeper of the Rolls, James Hutchins and Richard Ball were named Justices of the Peace for Ferryland |
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43 |
4 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
John Pike, Thomas Fling (Western Bay in Conception Bay) |
Summons to appear in Court at St. John= s |
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44 |
4 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace George Garland and William Pynn (Conception Bay) |
Orders to apprehend John Pike and Thomas Fling and bring them to St. John= s to appear in Court. |
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45-46 |
4 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace George Garland and William Pynn (Conception Bay) |
Gov Rodney responding to the petition of Michael Mooren and David Careen against John Pike and George Peirce regarding force and violence. The accused are summoned to appear at St. John= s on 15th September. The Justices of the Peace are ordered to Orders to apprehend John Pike and George Peirce and bring them to St. John= s to appear in Court. |
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46-47 |
4 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace George Garland and William Pynn (Conception Bay) |
Rodney response to petition of John Trimlet of Bergus regarding violent abuses committed by James Poor, Edmund Redmund, and Thomas King (Servants of John Pike). They are ordered to appear in court on Sept 15th, 1749. The Justices of the Peace are required to apprehend the accused and bring them to court. A copy was also sent to those required to testify. |
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48 |
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Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Petition of Jacob Collier, William Howard, and John Bear against John Charley and the Petition of Garret Beery against Edward Cockrane to be heard at St. John= s Court Sept 18th, 1749. Warrant issued for John Pike, George Peirce, John Poor, Edmund Redman, and Thomas Fling for failing to appear in court. |
| 49 |
18 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace George Garland and William Pynn (Conception Bay) |
Gov. Rodney is voicing his displeasure with the Justices for failing to apprehend and bring accused to St. John= s. Rodney is sending a warrant for the capture of these men. |
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50 |
18 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Williams of the Royal Regiment of Artillery |
Williams is ordered to assist Justices of the Peace to assist in the apprehension of offenders. |
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50-51 |
18 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Dennis Kane, Thomas Bryan, Stephen Delaney, Samuel Sprightling, Thomas Cunningham |
Response to petition: John Clarey against William Webb (Wage Payment); Dennis Kane and Thomas Bryan summoned to give evidence Response to petition: Stephen Delaney against Samuel Sprightling (Payment of Passage from Ireland); Sprightling and Thomas Cunningham summoned to appear at St. John= s |
| 52 |
18 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Samuel Sprightling, Thomas Cummingham, Robert Miller |
Samuel Sprightling and Thomas Cummingham summoned to appear in Court. Capt. Thomas Grocock summoned to answer the complaint of Robert Miller regarding debt payment. Andrew Towell and Thomas Dickenson are summoned to give evidence. |
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53 |
18 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Capt. Grocock, Andrew Towell and Thomas Dickenson |
Capt. Grocock summoned to appear at St. John= s Court Andrew Towell and Thomas Dickenson are required to appear to give evidence |
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54-55 |
20 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Registered in the Records of St. John=s |
Copy of Petition from Thomas Lyde, ttorney for John Richards. In regards to Plantation possession rights. To be enquired into on 20 Sept Court proceedings from 20 Sept B several failed to show up for appearance. The following case John DeGrave gains possession of Estate that he is entitled to through last will and testament of John Collins. |
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56 |
20 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
William Tapper |
Petition of John Clark against William Lapper regarding Payment of Wages; William Lapper is summoned at St. John=s Court. |
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57 |
20 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
John Hardy, John Savery, and Elizabeth Litton |
Summons to St. John=s Court. |
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57-58 |
20 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Registered in the Records at St. John=s |
Proceedings in the Court regarding the possession of certain plantations in Bay Bulls. |
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59 |
25 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Summary of court proceedings. Elizabeth Litton and John Savery make oaths in regards to the dispossessing of a house. |
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60 |
23 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
William Lapper |
Petitions heard in Court: -Samuel Jermayne against John DeGrave over DeGrave charging rent on a boat house that was not on his property. -John Clarke against William Lapper regarding failure to pay wages. Lapper was called but did not appear. Gov. Rodney requests the appearance of William Tapper at St. John= s |
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61-62 |
23 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Robert Miller |
Petitions heard in Court: -Garret Barry against Edward Cockran regarding destruction to property and threats of violence. -Robert Miller against Capt. Grocock (p. 52) -Warrant issued for the seizure of effects belonging to Robert Fowell to pay creditors |
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63-66 |
26 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Thomas Snow (Port DeGraves) |
John Pike appeared to answer complaints from: -Michael Mooren and David Careen (whippings aboard ship) -Grace Davis and Mary Prosser (cruel and barbarous beatings) -Jeremiah McDonald (beatings, sent to Spain against consent) -Amos Vincent (forcible entry, theft) -Samuel Granger (demolishing his house) -John Trimlet (had servants take possession of his plantation) -Thomas Range (seizure of effects by force) -John McDonald (wages) Petition of James Buttler against Thomas Snow (title of plantation) |
| 67 |
26 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Samuel Reynolds & Co., George Efford, (Petty Harbour) |
Reynolds and Efford ordered to pay their debt to Robert Miller. |
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68 |
26 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Thomas Slaughter, John Angell, Petty Harbour |
Slaughter and Angell ordered to pay their debt to Robert Miller. |
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69 |
26 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Maurice Keen, John Gripe, Petty Harbour |
Both ordered to pay debt to Robert Miller |
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70 |
30 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
John Sheppard (Bonavista) Peter Battershell |
Court orders Sheppard to pay debt to Josias Teed. Battershell ordered to appear at St. John= s Court to answer for building a house on the land of Robert Cowell. |
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71 |
30 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Several tenants in possession of the Estate to which George Durston lay claim (Bay Bulls) |
Tenants are not to pay rent until Durston can prove he is entitled to the plantations and not John Richards. |
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72 |
30 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Thomas Thurman (St. John=s) |
Thurman is to hold in his possession the goods and effects of George Brown until he can pay Nathaniel Bethune |
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72-73 |
30 Sept 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
James Campbell |
Campbell is appointed Fort Major of Fort William |
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74-75 |
3 Oct 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Col. Cook (St. John=s), Capt. Ballard (St. John=s), James Dean (St. John=s) |
A petition of Mary Lapper was heard in Court at St. John=s against William Baker and James Dean (debt owed). Rodney makes the following orders: Colonel Cook stop paying Baker until his debt is gone, Capt. Ballard is ordered the same, and James Dean is ordered to appear in Court at St. John=s |
| 76-78 |
24 Oct. 1741 |
Thomas Smith, Esq., Governor and Commander in Chief (St. John=s) |
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Petitions heard in Court at St. John=s. They include threats of violence, failure to pay wages, and damage to property. Petition of Robert Miller against Lionel Playters was heard but since it involved being stationed in England or Newfoundland it was determined that England would take this case. |
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78-79 |
24 Oct 1741 |
Thomas Smith (St. John=s) |
John Masters and Michael Ballard |
Smith grants Masters and Ballard as owners of a wharf they built at their own cost on the St. John= s harbour |
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79-80 |
5 Nov 1743 |
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William Downing of North Carolina hires John Masters and Michael Ballard to take control of his property and possessions for 16 years. |
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81 |
4 Oct 1749 |
Gov. Rodney (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Chalmers (Trinity), Lieut. Williams (Carbonear), Lieut. Jones (Ferryland) |
State and condition of the troops is to be reported to Lieut. Gov. John Bradstreet at Fort William in St. John=s. |
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82-87 |
4 Aug 1750 |
King George II |
Francis William Drake |
Francis William Drake is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief of Newfoundland |
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88 |
639375 |
Otho Hamilton (Placentia) |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Return of His Majesty=s Garrison at Placentia |
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89 |
639378 |
Charles Chalmers (Trinity) |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Return of the Detachment belonging to the Royal Regiment of artillery at Trinity |
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90-92 |
25 Aug 1701 |
Capt. John Graydon |
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Assignment of Boat rooms and Flakes by Capt. Graydon |
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93 |
639375 |
Commodore George Bridges Rodney (HMS Rainbow at St. John=s) |
Admiral James Cawley (St. John=s), Timothy Squarry |
Complaint against Cawley regarding seizure of a boat room. He is required to appear at St. John= s Court; Squarry is required to give evidence |
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94 |
639375 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings of the Cawley case |
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95 |
639371 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
Thomas Ryan |
summoned to appear in court regarding assault charge |
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95-97 |
639383 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
Patrick Poor |
Oaths in regards to an assault (hit by a rock) sworn before Commodore Rodney. Court proceedings |
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98 |
639385 |
Nathaniel Jones |
William Drake |
Return of the Detachment of the Regiment of Artillery at Ferryland |
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99 |
4 Aug 1750 |
Commodore Rodney (HMS Rainbow) |
Thomas Thurman, Gilbert Moogridge, Benjamin Bedgood (St. John=s) |
Complaint by John Damerall regarding possession of boat rooms. Orders to appear in Court are issued |
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100 |
9 Aug 1750 |
Thomas Ords, (St. John=s) |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Return of the Detachment of the Captain= s Company of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at St. John=s |
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101 |
9 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Gov, Officers, Soldiers and all others belonging to Garrison (St. John=s) |
Garrison is informed to not interfere with the fishery. |
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102-106 |
13 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
William Keene, Michael Gill, John DeGrave. WilliamWigmore, Nathaniel Brooks, George Garland and William Pynn |
Appointment of Justices of the Peace for the district of St. John= s. Includes a very detailed summary of responsibilities and duties. Keene is named Keeper of the Rolls of the Peace |
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107 |
13 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Appointment of Justices of the Peace for Placentia, Trinity |
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107-108 |
15 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Bradstreet (Fort William) |
Orders regarding leaving non-commissioned Officers in Ferryland, Carbonear, and Trinity. Complaint is heard (Capt. Ord against Bradstreet) |
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109 |
15 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
George Bridges Rodney |
Rodney is being appointed surrogate |
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110 |
6 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Commission appointing Richard Rowe as Keeper of the Rolls. William Jackson and Robert Follett as Justices of the Peace for district of Trepassey. |
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110 |
6 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Dart |
Petition of William Curry against John Dart. Dart is ordered to appear in Court at St. John= s |
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111 |
21 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Tully, Morrice Ahawin (Trepassey) |
Required to appear in court as witnesses in case from p. 110 |
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111 |
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Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace for District of Trepassey |
Regarding fixing up public notices. Certain offences will require an appearance at St. John= s |
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112 |
15 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Patrick Conway (Placentia) |
Ordered to make a payment to Robert Follet for debt owed. |
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112-113 |
21 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace in Newfoundland. |
Justices of the Peace reminded to enforce laws to prevent prejudice within fishery, along with rioting and unlawful assemblies. They are also reminded to uphold laws regarding sale of string liquors. |
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114-118 |
22 Aug 1750 |
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Court proceedings. -Petition of William Curry against John Dart heard. -Licences for public houses in Trepassey issued. -New Keeper of the Rolls, Justices of the Peace for district of Ferryland appointed -Minor cases such as debt payments |
| 119 |
20 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Issues over payment of the estate of Lewis Dalton heard in Court |
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120 |
20 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings regarding the rights to a plantation in Admirals Cove |
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121-122 |
28 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Boundaries of land in Admirals Cove decision |
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122-127 |
29 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings about rights to land and right to the salmon fishery in Renouze. |
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128 |
29 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Settlement of land in Renewse |
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129 |
29 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Fishing room rights granted to the person who built in vacant spot. |
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130-133 |
30 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Decision on debt owed to Thomas Curtis |
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134 |
30 Aug 1750 |
Commodore Rodney (HMS Rainbow, St. John=s) |
Samuel Reeves (St. John=s) |
Reeves is required to appear at His Majesty= s Court regarding a complaint by William Webb (forcible possession of plantation) |
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135-139 |
31 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (Ferryland) |
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Court Proceedings in Ferryland -petition on Robert Carter heard -petition of Richard Pasmore against James Hutchins and Thomas power regarding debt owed -petition of creditors of William Brewers petition of Elizabeth Gobbett regarding patent granted for a plantation -petition of Lieut. Nathaniel Jones -petition regarding creditors and debtors |
| 140 |
31 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (Ferryland) |
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Petition heard in court relating to payment of debt |
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141 |
31 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (Ferryland) |
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Petition heard regarding patent granted for a plantation in Ferryland |
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142 |
31 Aug 1750 |
Gov. Drake (Ferryland) |
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Petition of Lieut. Nathaniel Jones regarding a lease signed is approved. |
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143-144 |
4 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
James Thorpe Esq. |
Thorpe named Deputy or surrogate. |
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144-146 |
5 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Sherlock (St. John=s) |
St. John= s proceedings regarding rights to a plantation at St. John= s Harbor and another regarding payment of debt. Sherlock is ordered to appear in Court at St. John= s |
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146 |
5 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Margaret Carrol, widow of John Butler (St. John=s) |
required to appear in Court at St. John= s regarding detaining the effects of her late husband from Edmond Butler. |
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147 |
5 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Roger Carrol and Philip Welsh (St. John=s) |
Required to appear in Court at St. John= s as witnesses |
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148 |
10 Sept 1750 |
Thomas Ords |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Return of the numbers of the Royal Regiment of Artillery for St. John= s, Placentia, Ferryland, Carbonear, and Trinity |
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148 |
10 Sept 1750 |
Philip Watts (Petty Harbour) |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Requesting guidance on dealing with paying wages |
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149 |
5 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Decided that a plantation be sold to the highest bidder in order to pay off debt. |
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150 |
12 Sept 1750 |
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Court proceedings: -William Evans and John DeGrave ordered to appear in Court at St. John= s regarding payments for a plantation at St. John= s -Execution of the will of John Butler -Petition of William Hall to be heard on 15 Sept 1750 |
| 151 |
12 Sept 1750 |
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Court proceedings -William Benford ordered to appear in Court regarding payment of wages -Capt Thomas Thurman ordered to appear in court regarding complaint by James McDonnell. -Complaint of Michael Carrol and Thomas Crow against John King. Fish was seized and they are applying for relief. King ordered to appear in Court. |
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152 |
12 Sept 1750 |
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Court proceedings: -Petition of Thomas Spencer against Andrew Fowell regarding failure to pay wages. -Petition of Patrick Knox against Abraham Ball for payment of wages. Capt. Ball required to appear in Court. -Petition of Edward Cockran against Garrett Barry regarding rights to bill of sale of an estate |
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153 |
14 Sept 1750 |
-Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John King (Conception Bay) |
Summoned to appear in Court at St. John= s (wages due) |
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153 |
12 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Capt. Abraham Ball (St. John=s) |
Summoned to appear in Court at St. John= s (payment of wages) |
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154 |
12 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Capt. Thomas Grocock (St. John=s) |
Summoned to appear in Court at St. John= s (wages due) |
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154 |
12 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Benjamin Bowers |
Summoned to appear in Court at St. John= s (plantation at St. John= s harbour) |
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155 |
12 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Capt. Thomas Thurman (St. John=s) |
Summoned to appear in Court at St. John= s (complaint of James McDonnell. |
|
155 |
12 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Mrs. Benford, widow of Mr. B. (St. John=s) |
Summoned to appear in Court at St. John= s (complaint by Stephen Purnell regarding wages due to him) |
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156 |
14 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Phillip Watts (Petty Harbour) |
Oil and effects belonging to Geroge Efford and John Gripe to be seized until they pay servants= wages |
|
156 |
12 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Pike (Carbonear) |
Complaint by Michael Carrol and Thomas Crow regarding King= s failure to pay servants= wages. |
|
157 |
14 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Petition of Thomas Power of Ferryland regarding occupation of land |
|
157 |
14 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Complaint made by Thomas Power. Wants land surveyed. |
|
158 |
14 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace for District of Ferryland |
Seizing the effects of James Hutchins |
|
158 |
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Otho Hamilton |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Regarding orders to the storekeeper |
|
159 |
15 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace for District of Ferryland |
Order relating to insolent debtors |
|
160 |
15 Sept 1750 |
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Court Proceedings: -Petition of William Evans against John Degrave (possession of an estate) -Petition of Thomas Spencer against Capt. Thomas Grocock (payment to servants) -Complaint of Stephen Purnell against Benford Widow (both parties failed to appear) -Complaint of James McDonnell against Capt. Thomas Thurman (McDonnell did not appear) |
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161 |
15 Sept 1750 |
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Court proceedings: -Complaint of Patrick Knox against Abraham Ball (payment of wages) -Petition of William Hall -Complaint of Richard Letton against Richard Eliott of Torbay (possession of a plantation) -Complaint of Edward Cockran against Garrett Barry (estate land boundaries) |
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162 |
15 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Richard Eliott (Torbay) Thomas Loyde (Bay of Bulls) |
Required to appear in court for complaint from Richard Setton (keeping possession of plantation) Lawyer Thomas Loyde ordered to appear |
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163 |
15 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Andrew Fowell (Petty Harbour) |
Required to appear in Court to give evidence regarding Thomas Spencer |
|
163-164 |
17 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
William Wigmore Esq. |
Wigmore appointed to High Sheriff for Island of Newfoundland |
|
164 |
14 Sept. 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Complaint of Mary Ford against Henry Abbott heard in court. (Possession of plantation at St. John=s) |
|
165-166 |
14 Sept. 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings: -Petition of Milfred King of St. John= s owed money by several individuals. Each summoned to court. -Petition of Cornelius Clifford against Lionel Playters regarding an unsettled bill -Petition of Thomas Butler of Port De Grave against James Butler of St. John= s (property dispute) -Complaint of Richard Letton against Richard Elliot postponed -Complaint of John Stripling against Bartholomew Sutton regarding payment for damages. Sutton ordered to appear in Court at St. John= s |
| 166-167 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Issues with dividing the estate of John Jenkins. |
|
168 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
George Garland Esq (Harbour Grace) |
Putting a stop to illegal practices, in particular the illegal seizing of fish that was paid as wages. |
|
169 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Morrice Welch (St. John=s), Morrice Tool (Petty Harbour) , Michael Coddy (Petty Harbour), William Stephens (Petty Harbour) |
Ordered to appear in Court at St. John= s to hear complaint about debt owed to Milfred King. |
|
170 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Lionel Playters (St. John=s) |
Required to appear in Court at St. John= s in regards to complaint by Cornelius Clifford (refusla of payments) |
|
170 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Bartholomew Sutton |
Ordered to appear in Court at St. John= s in answer to complaint by John Stripling (debt owed) |
|
171 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
James Butler (St. John=s) |
Ordered to appear in Court at St. John= s in answer to complaint Thomas Butler of Port De Grave. (Possession of plantation in Port De Grave) |
|
171 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
George Garland Esq (Harbour Grace) |
Several individuals required to appear in Court to give evidence in the murder trial of John Kelly at Harbour Main. |
|
172 |
19 Sept 1750 |
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Details of a sale and acquisition of land between John Hawkings, William Hawkings and Edward Cockran. Information was from March 1st, 1743 and was registered in the Records of St. John= s on Sept 19th, 1750. |
|
173 |
637043 |
John and William Hawkings (St. John=s) |
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Payment for a lot of land. It was signed 1 March 1744 and was registered in the records at St. John= s 19 Sept 1750 |
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174 |
637817 |
Margaret Reardon |
Edward Cockran |
Selling of property in city of Waterford. Registered in the records at St. John= s on 19 Sept 1750 |
|
175-176 |
19 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Gov Drake certifies the peaceable possession of property of John Langworthy on 19 Oct. 1748. It is registered in the records at St. John= s 19 Sept 1750 |
|
177-178 |
21 Sept 1750 |
Edward Lee (St. John=s) |
Robert Carter (County of Devon) |
Selling of property of Edward Lee of St. John= s to Robert Carter of County of Devon. Includes plantation, storehouses, and fishing rooms. |
|
178-179 |
24 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings: -Estate of the late Samuel Reeves ordered to be put up for sale to cover debts -Petition of William Keane, Thomas Grocock, Cornelius Clifford, Michael Mahany, and William Northrune against Lionel Playters regarding bills of exchange. -Petition of Thomas Butler against James Butler -Widow of John Burt ordered to pay Stephen Purnell wages -Complaint of John Stripling against Bartholomew Sutton |
|
180 |
24 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) Hannah Benford, late widow of John Burt (St. John=s) |
Hannah Benford, late widow of John Burt (St. John=s) |
Complaint of Stephen Purnell. Benford is required to pay debt owed. |
|
181 |
25 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Michael Gills, Nathaniel Brooks, John DeGrave, George Garland, John Benger, Charles Wolly, George Olive Esq |
Giving power to appoint judges and other duties relating to the law |
|
182 |
26 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court Proceedings: -John DeGrave put into quiet possession of certain plantations of the late John Collins in the Harbour of St. John= s. -Complaint of Richard Sutton against Richard Elliot regarding rights to build on a plantation -Petition of Thomas Loyde(attorney to John Richards) regarding the rights to certain plantations |
|
183 |
26 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court Proceedings: -Petition by William Evans regarding right to plantations in St. John= s Harbour because of the last will and testament of Mary Collins. Decision by Gov. Rodney in 1749 upheld as John DeGrave is granted possession. |
|
184-185 |
25 Sept 1750 |
William Evans (St. John=s) |
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Registered in the records at St. John= s that Evans is giving up his claim to premises in question. |
|
186 |
26 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Complaint by Richard Setton against Richard Eliott regarding possession of a plantation.. |
|
187-190 |
28 Sept 1742 |
Gov. John Byng (St. John=s) |
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John Richards named lawful owners of plantations in Bay of Bulls that belonged to the late James Dawson. Registered in the records at St. John= s Sept 26th, 1750 |
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191 |
24 Sept 1750 |
John Bradstreet (St. John=s) |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Return of the regiments and the detachment of artillery at St. John= s, Ferryland, Carbonear, Trinity. |
|
192-197 |
27 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings regarding the murder of John Kelly. Includes overview, sworn oaths, and verdict. |
|
198 |
29 Sept 1750 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
The several tenants in possession of the estate of the deceased James Dawson (Bay of Bulls) |
Ordered to now pay rent to Michael Gill and William Wigmore Esq. |
|
199 |
639206 |
Duke of Bedford (Whitehall) |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Treaty signed between Michael Keene and Catholic Majesty= s Ministers to be published. |
|
200-203 |
5 Oct 1750 |
Benjamin Keene Esq, Joseph de Carjaval and Lancaster (Madrid) |
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Details of the Treaty signed between the Ministers Plenipotentiary of their Brittanick and Catholic Majesties. |
|
204-206 |
5 Dec 1750 |
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Ratification of the Treaty Signed between Spain and Great Britain |
|
206-210 |
639287 |
King George II (Westminster) |
Gov. Francis William Drake |
Governor= s Commission. King appointing powers to Francis William Drake. |
|
210-215 |
8 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Newly appointed Justices of the Peace |
Appointing Justices of the Peace, Keeper of the Rolls. Detailed outline of all duties included. |
|
216 |
3 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Gov, Officers, Soldiers, and all others belonging to the Garrison at St. John= s |
Told to not concern themselves in any way with the fishery. |
|
216-217 |
3 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Gov. John Bradstreet Esq (Fort William), and Lieut Gov. Otho Hamilton (Placentia) |
Ordered to send an inventory of all arms ammunitions and stores at the Fort and garrison at Fort William and Placentia |
| 217-218 |
8 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
George Bridges Rodney Esq. |
Names Deputy or Surrogate by Gov. Drake. (The District os not mentioned as is the case for John Knight on the next page) |
|
218-219 |
8 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Knight Esq. |
Knight is names as Drake= s Deputy or Surrogate. Powers include authority to Assemble Court at District of Placentia and enquire about complaints, and directing the Justices of the Peace. |
|
219 |
8 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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A commission by Gov. Drake naming Keeper of the Rolls and Justices of the Peace for the District of Placentia. |
|
219-220 |
8 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
Justices of the Peace (Placentia) |
New orders relating to dealing with treason. Also sent to the Justices of the Peace for the District of Ferryland, St. John= s, and Trinity. |
|
220 |
9 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Licenses were issued to keep public houses open for a full year |
|
220-221 |
10 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Petition of John Rose regarding the sale of oil to Capt. Thomas Curtis in 1745. |
|
222-223 |
10 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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-Petition of John Rose regarding debtors refusal to pay -Petition of Robert Kennedy. Clement Oneal ordered to pay. |
| 223 |
12 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Commissioned Justices of the Peace for the Harbour of Trepassey |
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224 |
|
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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-Several found guilty in an assault case. -Petition of William Jackson that he may possess land that he cleared by the harbour |
|
225 |
12 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Copy of the Admirals and Inhabitants, constables appointed in the Harbour of Trepassey. Petition of William Jackson heard |
|
226 |
12 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
Justices of the Peace (Trepassey) |
-Decision to grant the land request of William Jackson. -Justices of the Peace in the Harbour of Trepassey are to continue in their current roles. |
|
227-228 |
12 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Guilty verdict in an assault case at Trepassey |
| 228 |
12 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
Capt. John Knight (Placentia) |
Granted power to assemble courts for anything he sees fit. Complaints against the Justices of the Peace should be reported to the Governor. |
|
229 |
13 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
Capt. John Knight (Placentia) |
Knights ordered to settle disputes between the inhabitants of Placentia and the fishermen. |
|
230 |
6 Sept 1722 |
Capt. Samuel Atkins |
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Complaint from William Keen of St. John= s against John and Thomas Hugo (disturbing tenants of property where ownership is disputed) |
|
231-233 |
29 Sept 1733 |
Robert MacCarty, Viscount Muskerry |
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Masters of Ships are given power to mediate minor disputes but have no jurisdiction when it comes to debt. Several queries involving debt are included. |
|
233-234 |
29 Sept 1733 |
Muskerry and Charles Fanshaw (St. John=s) |
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Decision over who receives rent from tenants. |
|
234 |
11 Sept 1733 |
Adm. William Wakeham and Vice Adm. Edward Woolicot (Petty Harbour) |
William Keen |
Summons to appear in court to produce right and title to the estate of Thomas Ford. |
|
235 |
13 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Official copy of the summons of William Keen. Registered in the records at St. John= s Justices of the Peace are to enforce laws in regards to a disruption of the peace and quiet of the inhabitants and the Seamen. |
|
236 |
13 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Public notice about strong liquor sale is prohibited and any violators will be prosecuted. |
|
236-237 |
14 Aug 1751 |
Adm James Hocombe, Vice Adm Thomas Curtis, Richard Rose, John Rose Jr, Morrice Kercin(?), A his mark@ , John Baggs, A his mark@ |
John Dart |
Petition of John Dart regarding a piece of ground he cleared near the harbour. It was approved. |
|
238-239 |
14 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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John Dart= s petition approved by Gov. Drake. |
|
239 |
17 Aug 1751 |
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Petition regarding a piece of land that was marked out near the Harbour. |
|
240 |
17 Aug 1751 |
James Hocombe , Thomas Curtis |
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Stating that to the best of their knowledge nobody had ever occupied the land in question from p. 239 |
|
241 |
17 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Trepassey) |
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Rules that the land in question from p. 239 be awarded to the petitioner. |
|
242-243 |
19 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Renews) |
John Harrison Esq |
Harrison is appointed Deputy or Surrogate by Gov. Drake. |
|
243 |
19 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Ferryland) |
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Petition of Edward Fling regarding failure to receive wages. Heard in court at Ferryland. |
|
244-245 |
19 Aug 1751 |
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Court in Renews officially names John Harrison as Deputy or Surrogate. Petitions then heard regarding - an assault. - dispute over rent payment - payment from the rights to an estate |
|
246 |
19 Aug 1751 |
John Harrison (Renews) |
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Assault resulted in the decision to have the accused receive whipping on their bare backs. |
|
247 |
19 Aug 1751 |
John Harrison (Trepassey) |
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Petition heard regarding the terms of the rental of several boat rooms |
|
248 |
19 Aug 1751 |
John Harrison (Renews) |
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Petition of John Griffin regarding his right to a fifth of the estate of the deceased John Jenkins. |
|
249 |
31 Aug 1751 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Notice given that any issues relating to the Right of certain plantations would be settled on 2 Sept, 1751. Notice given that any disputes with the fishery would be settled on or before Sept 2nd, 1751. |
|
249 |
31 Aug 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Keeper of the Rolls and Justices of the Peace for the Districts of St. John= s and Trinity are commissioned. |
|
250 |
2 Sept 1751 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
George Garland, Justice of the Peace (Harbour Grace) |
Letter regarding a poor season and the wages that suffered as a result. |
|
251 |
2 Sept 1751 |
Court at St. John= s |
|
court proceedings regarding the rights to certain plantations in the Bay of Bulls. |
|
252-253 |
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Commodore Rodney |
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Petition of multiple people regarding the possession of certain plantations in the Bay of Bulls |
|
254-256 |
2 Sept 1751 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Court asking anyone claiming possession of the Plantations in the Bay of Bulls formerly in the possession of the deceased James Durson to come forward. John Richards is awarded possession. |
|
256 |
2 Sept 1751 |
|
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Petition over encroachment onto a plantation on the south side of St. John= s and the Bay of Bulls |
|
257 |
2 Sept 1751 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
Edward Cockran (St. John=s) |
Ordered to appear in court at St. John= s regarding complaint about encroachment on part of a plantation. |
|
257 |
2 Sept 1751 |
Commodore Rodney (St. John=s) |
Morrice Kane (Petty Harbour) |
Ordered to appear in court at St. John= s regarding possession of property in Petty Harbour. |
|
258 |
6 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
James Thorpe Esq |
Thorpe= s commission as Deputy or Surrogate. |
|
259 |
9 Sept 1751 |
George Bridges Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Court assembled to proceed with land encroachment case between George Treen and Edward Cockran. Another encroachment case heard regarding the plantation of Nathaniel Brooks. |
| 259 |
9 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Mark Whiteway (Petty Harbour) and Thomas Drew (South side St. John=s) |
Ordered to appear in court to give evidence. |
|
260 |
9 Sept 1751 |
George Bridges Rodney (St. John=s) |
William Jackson (Torbay) |
Complaint against Jackson regarding alleged payments owed to Richard Litten. Jackson is ordered to appear in court at St. John= s. |
|
261 |
9 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
William Keene, Michael Gill, John DeGrave, George Garland |
Granted full power and authority to hear and determine criminal causes according to law and justice. |
|
262 |
11 Sept 1751 |
George Bridges Rodney (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings to enquire into the boundaries of the plantation now in the possession of Nathaniel Brooks. |
|
263 |
12 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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-William Jackson failed to appear in court. |
| 263 |
12 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Bradstreet Esq |
Instructions on how to proceed with those charged in a case of rape. |
|
263 |
12 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Arthur Branscomb (St. John=s) |
Issues relating to debt and right to inheritance of his deceased father. Ordered to appear in court at St. John= s. |
|
41129 |
14 Sept 1751 |
Lieut. James Thorpe (Bay Bulls) |
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Statements taken regarding the rights to the plantation currently in the possession of Nathaniel Brooks. |
|
41161 |
16 Sept 1751 |
George Bridges Rodney (St. John=s) |
-Nathaniel Brooks (Bay of Bulls) |
-Petition heard asking for possession of a plantation in the place known as One O Clock. Records of St. John= s states that the land has been owned by His Majesty since 1698. -William Land appears and produces a bill of sale for a plantation on the Isle of Spear which he complains that Nathaniel Brooks is keeping from him. Brooks is ordered to appear in court at St. John= s. |
|
41224 |
16 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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-John Griffin awarded the rights to the plantation of the deceased John Jenkins that had previously been disputed. -Elizabeth Branscomb failed to produce original bond that states that Arthur Branscomb is indebted to her. Ordered to provide the original at an appearance the following year. |
|
269 |
16 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Justices of the Peace (Ferryland) |
Names of Richard Rose, William Jackson, and Richard Follette Esq are to be erased from the commission of the Peace for the District of Ferriland. |
|
269 |
16 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Bradstreet Esq (Fort William) and Otho Hamilton (Placentia) |
Notification that Lieutenant Joseph Winter of the Detachment of Artillery at the Garrison at St. John= s is given leave to settle his private affairs in England. |
|
270-271 |
18 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
George Garland (Harbour Grace), Sheriff of Newfoundland |
-Complaint of debt from George Williams against Arthur Curm. Curm is ordered to appear in court. -John Penny of St. John= s is indebted and will have his effects attacked until the sum of 500 pounds is settled. Sheriff is ordered to bring him to court to answer in a plea of debt. |
|
271-272 |
16 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Commission of John Stripling to keep the Island of Newfoundland with Appurtenances. |
|
272-279 |
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Yearly summary of the mortgage belonging to Lewis Daulton. Ranges from 1731-1747. Includes charges for rent, repairs and interest. |
|
280 |
19 Sept 1751 |
William Land and Robert Carter |
|
Issues regarding to the settling of the estate of the deceased Lewis Daulton. |
|
280-281 |
19 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Michael Gill, John DeGrave, and Thomas Grocock Esq |
Gill, DeGrave and Grocock are appointed power to judge issues involving debt. |
|
282 |
19 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer |
Ordered a respite from William Fielding being put to death in a rape charge. |
|
283-291 |
12 Sept 1751 |
Court of Oyer and Terminer |
|
Court Proceedings for the case of the rape of Elizabeth Bevill by Phillip Coffee, Michael Ryan and William Fielding. A complete account of the jurors, testimonies, and verdicts. |
|
291-304 |
12, 13, 14 Sept 1751 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court Proceedings: -case involving Edward Hoare. Entered house and stole goods. Pled guilty. -Thomas Power of Waterford pleads guilty to counts of theft. -John and Margaret Penny plead not guilty to the receiving and concealing of stolen goods. Testimonies included. John is found not guilty and Margaret is found guilty. -Arrests for several trespasses and misdemeanors. -John Massey of St. John= s arrested for theft. Pleads guilty. -Samuel Pike of Musqueto indicted for illegal seizing of room of John Snow at Port De Graves. Pleaded not guilty. Testimony of Snow and others included. -William Fielding to be hanged. -Edwards Hoare to receive 39 lashes. -Thomas Power ordered to leave Newfoundland for 7 years. -Margaret Penny ordered to leave Newfoundland for 7 years. -Samuel Pike and John Massey receive sentencing for their guilty pleas |
|
305 |
22 Nov 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Boston in the Downs) |
Duke of Bedford |
Correspondence regarding stores in the Garrison at St. John= s, and the sentencing of a man to death. |
|
306 |
22 Nov 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Boston in the Downs) |
Lords of Trade |
answers to queries regarding His Majesty= s instructions. |
|
307 |
22 Nov 1751 |
Gov. Drake (Boston in the Downs) |
Office of Ordnance |
Notification that the remains of the stores in the Garrison at St. John= s and the return of the Detachment of His Majesty= s troops in that Garrison |
|
307-308 |
|
Gov. Drake (Boston in the Downs) |
Duke of Bedford |
Letter informing that Drake respected the request to delay in the sentencing of criminal. |
|
308-309 |
16 Jan 1752 |
Gov. Drake (London) |
Earl of Holderness (Whitehall) |
Papers with information relating to Drake= s government and an account of the stores in the Garrison at St. John= s were forwarded to the office of the Earl upon Drake= s arrival in London. |
|
309 |
16 Jan 1752 |
Gov. Drake (London) |
Lords of Trade |
Papers relating to Drake= s government were sent to the Lordships along with an account of the stores in the Garrison at St. John= s |
|
310 |
15 Jan 1752 |
Gov. Drake (London) |
Offices of His Majesty= s Ordnance in the Tower of London. |
Copies of the account of remainder of stores at Placentia Garrison and a return of troops. |
|
311 |
639988 |
Earl of Holderness (Court at St. James) |
Richard Adams Esq, recorder of City of London |
Pardon for William Fielding for rape conviction. |
|
312 |
639992 |
Earl of Holderness (Whitehall) |
Gov. Drake |
Copy of pardon for William Fielding |
|
313 |
639994 |
Earl of Holderness (Whitehall) |
Gov. Drake |
Copy of an Order of Council. Instructions regarding trade and plantations. |
|
314-317 |
639975 |
William Sharpe |
|
Copy of His Majesty= s Order of Council. Registered in the Records of St. John= s, 31 Aug 1752. |
|
318-320 |
639994 |
Earl of Holderness (Whitehall) |
Board of Trade |
Letter stating that the greatest care and attention should be given to the administrations of justice in the American Colonies. More instructions are to follow. |
|
321 |
31 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Lieut. Gov., Officers, soldiers and all others belonging to the Garrison at Fort William (St. John=s) |
There is to be no interference with the fishermen in their curing process. |
|
321-322 |
31 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
John Bradstreet Esq. (Fort William at St. John=s) |
Request for account of arms and ammunitions of Fort William.. |
|
323 |
1 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Appointment of Andrew Cockburne as Deputy or Surrogate. |
|
324 |
1 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Andrew Cockburne Esq (Placentia) |
Outline of directions and powers as Deputy or Surrogate. |
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325-326 |
5 Aug 1752 |
Andrew Cockburne Esq (Placentia) |
William Wigmore |
Wigmore appointed Naval Officer of Newfoundland |
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326-328 |
627674 |
John Bridall (St. John=s) |
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Transfer of ownership of a house, its land, and contents. Registered in the Records of St. John= s Aug 7th, 1752. |
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328-330 |
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John Smith (St. John=s) |
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Sale of Smith= s land on the south side of St. John= s to William McCloghlan. |
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330-331 |
20 Sept 1730 |
Robert Drew and Sarah Boots (St. John=s) |
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Testimony that William Williams had mad improvements to plot of ground in the south side of St. John= s. He left voluntarily with the French and has not been seen since. |
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331-332 |
15 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Charles Saunders Esq |
Saunders is appointed as Deputy or Surrogate. |
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333-334 |
15 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
William Green, Michael Gill, John DeGrave, William Keen (Jr), Charles Waley, George Olive, James Escott, Edward Cahill, and George Stancombe Esquires |
Commissioned with full power and authority to hear and determine all criminal causes, treason only exception, according to law and justice and to proceed to sentence or acquit as the cause shall require. |
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334-335 |
18 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
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Court Proceedings regarding issue of debt for the rental of a room. |
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336 |
18 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
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Richard Waterman ordered to make payments for petition heard on previous page. |
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337 |
18 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
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George Smith is put in peaceful and quiet possession of the plantations and houses of Robert Archer until Archer= s debt can be paid. |
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333-338 |
20 Aug 1752 |
Richard Gillett |
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Petition of Charles Morley that he has the right to a fishing room and house in the harbour of Trinity. Gillett makes statement regarding surviving children of Thomas Hoard, the deceased owner of the room in question. |
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338-340 |
20 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
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Court Proceeding: -Issues regarding the debt payment of Richard Waterman and the rights to the plantation in question. -Petition of Capt. Thomas Webb that Abraham Perkins is indebted to him. Perkins ordered to appear in court to answer the complaint. -Complaint of John Croucher against Thomas Cramm Esquire regarding the purchase of plantations. Cramm ordered to appear in court. -Complaint of John Barns against Capt. Thomas Webb for taking his room without any authority. Webb ordered to appear in court. -Commission appointing Thomas Warden Esq as Keeper of the Rolls and names John Garrett Blake, Edward Roco William Green and Thomas Cramm Esq as Justices of the Peace. |
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341 |
20 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
Abraham Perkins (Bay DeVerdes) |
Ordered to appear in front of the Justices of the Peace for the district of Trinity. |
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341-342 |
20 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
Thomas Cramm |
Ordered to appear before the Governor. |
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342-343 |
20 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
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Ruling over the rights to the estate of the deceased Thomas Hoard. |
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344 |
20 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Trinity) |
Justices of the Peace (Trinity) |
Regarding a petition by John Walsh who bought a boat from John Noonan |
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345-346 |
29, 31 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings: -Petition of Samuel Row and John Lang regarding the encroachment made on their plantation. -Petition of Robert Bully of Philadelphia on behalf of his mother and sister stating that they are entitled to piece of land near the Harbour. -Petition of William Northrop and Thomas Muns of Torbay regarding an agreement they had with John Monier for a plantation in Torbay. |
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347 |
31 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (Sr. John=s) |
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Decision and instructions regarding the petition of Northrop and Muns against Monier. |
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348-349 |
31 Aug 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Monier ordered to pay according to the agreement with Northrop and Muns. |
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349-350 |
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Fishing Admirals (Harbour of Fermeuse) |
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Issues regarding the possession of plantations and the rent and payments. |
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351-352 |
18 Sept 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Ruling that the meadow in dispute near Quidi Vidi is the property of William Keen Esq. |
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353 |
18 Sept 1752 |
Charles Saunders Esq (St. John=s) |
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Court proceedings: -Petition and appeals of Edward Cockeran awarded four boat rooms. |
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354-355 |
19 Sept 1752 |
Edward Cockeran, George Treen, William Adams |
Michael Gill, John Lang, Thomas Thurman, and Roger Bedgood (St. John=s) |
Issues settled regarding the boundaries of plantations on the southside of the harbour. Quiet and peaceful possession is expected. |
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356 |
20 Sept 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
George Garland Esq and Justices of the Peace in Harbour Grace |
James Butler= s rights to a plantation in Port DeGrave are upheld. He had previously been decreed the owner by Gov. Smith in 1743 and again by Gov. Rodney in 1749. |
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357 |
26 Sept 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Thomas Cloney (Ferryland) |
Rent is determined to be owed to the rightful owner of a certain plantation at Ferriland. The plantation occupied by Cloney is actually owned by William Loudwigg. |
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358 |
26 Sept 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
Commission of Oyer and Terminer |
Respite in the death sentence of William Murphy in the murder of William Quinn. |
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359-360 |
28 Sept 1752 |
Charles Saunders (HMS Penzance) (St. John=s) |
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Rules and regulations that ships are to follow regarding customs. Proper certification for arrival at ports is discussed. |
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360-364 |
29 Sept 1752 |
Gov. Drake (St. John=s) |
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Court Proceedings -Petition of William Adams against George Treen regarding the right to the estate of the deceased Elizabeth Adams. |
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