[York] Wednesday, December 24, 1777
A petition from Samuel Mifflin, by his proctor, William Lewis, relative to the brig Sally, captured by Samuel Champlin, commander of the privateer American Revenue, condemned in the court of admiralty in the State of North Carolina, which condemnation it is alleged was wrongfully obtained by a tortious and fraudulent act of Captain Champlin, and praying to be allowed the privilege of an appeal, was read:1
Ordered, That the consideration thereof be postponed.