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Domestic News
July 7, 1800
Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In London, the Admiralty Court decreed restitution of the cargo of the American ship Polly to its owners, ruling it bona fide American property despite being seized. The cargo included Havana sugar and cocoa bound for Bilbao.
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SALEM. JULY 4.
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Thomas Dickinson & Co. dated London April 30th, 1800, to Robert Hooper, jun. Marblehead.
"THE Polly, Laskey's case, was yesterday argued in the Admiralty Court; and we have much pleasure in informing you that restitution of the cargo was decreed."
The Polly was laden with Havanna Sugar and Cocoa, and bound to Bilboa. The sugar was purchased with L bills on the Havannah, that were bought at Bilboa by the same master the preceding voyage. The Cocoa was never landed, but taken for use on a vessel belonging to the same owner, and immediately put on board of her. The Admiralty Court, however, being convinced that the whole was bona fide American property, ordered restitution thereof.
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Thomas Dickinson & Co. dated London April 30th, 1800, to Robert Hooper, jun. Marblehead.
"THE Polly, Laskey's case, was yesterday argued in the Admiralty Court; and we have much pleasure in informing you that restitution of the cargo was decreed."
The Polly was laden with Havanna Sugar and Cocoa, and bound to Bilboa. The sugar was purchased with L bills on the Havannah, that were bought at Bilboa by the same master the preceding voyage. The Cocoa was never landed, but taken for use on a vessel belonging to the same owner, and immediately put on board of her. The Admiralty Court, however, being convinced that the whole was bona fide American property, ordered restitution thereof.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Polly Ship
Admiralty Court
Cargo Restitution
American Property
Havana Sugar
Bilbao
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Dickinson & Co.
Robert Hooper, Jun.
Laskey
Where did it happen?
London
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
April 29, 1800
Key Persons
Thomas Dickinson & Co.
Robert Hooper, Jun.
Laskey
Outcome
restitution of the cargo decreed by the admiralty court.
Event Details
The Polly, laden with Havana sugar and cocoa bound to Bilbao, had its cargo case argued in the Admiralty Court. The sugar was bought with bills from Bilbao, and cocoa was for use on another vessel of the same owner. The court ruled the property bona fide American and ordered restitution.