To all whom it may concern:
New-jersey, ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that a Court of Admiralty will be held at the Court-house in Trenton, on Thursday the 27th day of August inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, then and there to try the truth of the facts alledged in the bills of Captain Joseph Cook, (who as well, &c.) against the schooner or vessel called the Hawke, lately commanded by Philies Provinsal—The sloop or vessel called the William, lately commanded by William Hobbs—And the brigantine of vessel called Governor Henry, lately commanded by William Arthur. Of Captain Edward Turner, (who as well, &c.) against the brigantine or vessel called the Nancy, lately commanded by James Club. Of Captain David Stevens (who as well, &c.) against the schooner or vessel called the John and Sally, lately commanded by Rufus Gardner.1 Of Yelverton Taylor, (who as well, &c.) against the sloop or vessel called the Lucy, lately commanded by William Gandle—The schooner or vessel called the Caroline—And the sloop or vessel called the Lark.2 Of Enoch Stillwell, (who as well, &c.) against the sloop or shallop supposed to be named the Marydunceo: with their respective tackle, apparel, furniture and cargoes: To the end and intent that the owner or owners of the said vessels respectively, or any person or persons concerned therein, may appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the said vessels and their cargoes should not be condemned according to the prayer of the said bills.
By order of the judge,
BOWES REED, Pro. Reg.3
August 7, 1778