Cause
George Talbut Esquire Commander of his Majestys ship of War the Niger VS, The Sloop called the Fanny.
Libel filed and entered, order made thereon as on file. John Jurd Mate of his majestys Ship Nigerbeing dulySworne deposeth that the Sloop called the Fanny was detained and Brought into this Port by the Brig that Brought the Hessian Troops, the deponent immediately went on board the said Sloop by Captain Talbuts Orders, and Seized the said Sloop as Forfeited, that she is Loaded with Flour, some Tobacco, and Lumber
John Jurd
William Britton Master of the said Sloop Fanny being duly Sworne deposeth that the Papers Produced by the Captors were the Papers belonging to the said Sloop marked from No 1 to 7.
William Britton
1. Vice Admiralty Register, vol. 5, 1769-1777, N.S. Arch.
2. Schooner Lydia was also declared lawful prize this date.
