New-London, 10th June, 1777.
Notice is hereby given, That Libels are filed before the Honorable Samuel Coit, Esq; against the following Vessels, viz. Sloop Britannia, burthen about 45 Tons, Obadiah Rogers late Master; Sloop Generous Friend, burthen about 80 Tons, John Freebody late Master; Schooner Success, burthen about 40 Tons, Peleg Borden late Master; Sloop Polly, burthen about 40 Tons, James King late Master; their Appurtenances, Boats and Cargoes; also against a Sloop of about 50 Tons supposed to be the Britanniaor Success, her Appurtenances, Boats and Cargo, which last Vessel was deserted. The foregoing Libels, filed as aforesaid, being in favour of Asa Palmer, Commander of the armed Sloop. America, and his Associates, the Captors and Owners of said Sloop. All which Vessels and their Cargoes aforesaid were taken and brought into the County of New-London, by said Asa Palmer and his Associates.
For the Trial of the Justice of said Captures the Maritime Court for the County of New-London will be held in Norwich, in said County, on Monday, 7th Day of July, at 2 o'clock Afternoon; of which all Persons claiming Property, or otherwise concerned, may appear and shew Reason, if.any they have, why the said Vessels, &c. should not be adjudged as lawful Prize to the Captors. Per Order of the Judge.