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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
Lizard, 10th January, 1918.

GENTLEMEN AS am informed
there is a ship bound TO England, shall
embrace the opportunity Of writing to my
Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty
acquainting them of my proceedings, as
also of the improbabii,y of my remain.
ing here, TO assist the commissioners
until | can come in proper manner, a,
proper season of the year.
shall be glad you will inform me
whether you think the presence Of Cap
tain Duddingston is necessary, that ]
may apply to their Lordshps for his
being sent out as soon as convenient.
AS the business of the naval depart
ment is totally at stand, and cannot be
carried on without had my ships here,
propose returning to Boston on Wednes
day next, and shall at a convenient time
of the year repair to this place again
agreeable to my instructions from their
LordshIps. In the meantime shall take
care to leave such orders with the
senior officers Of his Majesty's ships as
will answer every purpose Of my staying
! shall, before l go, lay before you
the names Of some persons who can give
you information relative to the assembling
the people concerned in burning the
Kings schooner.
l must beg your answer, as cannot
close my letter to the Admiralty until
receive it,
| am, gentlemen, your most obedient
humble servant, J. MONTAGU.
His Majesty's commissioners assem-
blod at Newport.
John Andrew, Esq, Judge of the
court Of Vice Admiralty within the
Colony Of Rhode Island Mr.. Arthur
Fenner, Clerk in the Supreme Court in
The county Of Providence Messrs John
Cole, George Brown, and Daniel Hitch
cock, Attorneys at Law in the town Of
Providence James Sabin Nintncr, in
the town Of Providence.
Ii is the desire Of Admiral Montagu
that the above named persons muy be
summoned and examined before the
commissioners relative to the assembling
of people in the town of Providence, on
the evening Of the OH Of June last as a
measure necessary towards the discovery
Of the persons concerned in the burning
his Majesly's schooner the Gaspee.
J. MONTAGU.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10

should be arrested for the crime set
forth in your commission, ! am the only
person to whom such prisoners can reg
ularly be delivered for safe custody:
In answer to which | beg leave to re-
fer you to the sixth paragraph Of my
Lord Dartmouth's letter TO Governor
WantoD. where you will see, "The
prisoners are to be delivered to the
care aud custody of Rear Admiral
Montagu, or the commandments chief IN
North America for the time being. or
to such officer as he shall appoint to re-
ceivc them.
BY my Instructions from the Lords Of
the Admiralty, am directed TO repair
to Rhode Island as soon as conveniently
may be with such Of his Majesty's ships,
and vessels under my command as |
shall Judge proper, and give all the aid
and assistance in my power for discov-
ering and bringing TO justice the often
ders. The winter season is SO far ad-
vanced as prevents my complying with
that part of my orders, as it is very i'm.
proper TO move so large ship as the
Captain at this time of the year, and
without her it is impossible for me to
carry on the service.
fattcr myself there has been no
delay Of business owing to my not COM
ing with the commission, for had been
there | should have rendered it in the
same manner | have done. as by my in
structions, am directed, when the com
missioners arc ready to receive it, TO
cause il to be delivered TO them.
shall certainly set out on Monday
next ifI can complete my business here,
and be ready to give you every assis'
tance in my power
am, with respect, gentlemen, your
most obedient and most humble servant,
j. MONTAGU.
To his Majesty's Commissioners at
Rhode Island.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
NEWPORT, Rhode Island,
18th January, 1918.

~" cuhu"'Jt A''c'
GENTLEMEN AT your request, al
though at very unreasonable time Ol
the year, and not in the manner | am
directed by my instructions from my
Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty
| am come to this place, and have hoist
ed my flag OH board the LiZzard.
l shall be glad therefore that you
will inform me what service | can render
to you in the execution Of your commits
sion.
l fattered myself | had given Captain
Keeler (the senior officer Of his Majes-
iy's ships here) such orders as would not
have required my attendance until ! was
able to have come in n proper manner
with the ships under my command, and
at proper season Of the year. l ooubt
not but what he would have faithfully
put his orders in force, and have given
you the same assistance l can possibly
do now am come.
l have ordered Aaron, the Negro, to
be brought to the wharf agreeable to
your summons, who will be delivered Ia
your officer, and | am to desire when
you have done with him the civil officers
may be directed TO SEQ him safe to the
boat again.
| am, gentlemen, your most ohedient
and humble servant, j. MONTAGU.
To His Majes,y's commissioners at
Newport.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10

10 appoint . time Cor the first meeting,
aud to give notice Ia the other gentlemen
named IN the commission and me, and
that you will make the time as short as
you can consistent with proper notice,
Tor particular reasons.
This led to the following corrcspon.
dcnce before the opening Of the session
Of the commissioners
NEWPORT, December IA, i772.
S,R:-I nm favored with yours by
Mr.. Montagu. together with dispatches
from the Right Honorable the Earl Of
Dartmouth respecting the destruction
Of the Gaspee. shall appoint time
Cor meeting the commissioners authors
ec To inquire into the circumstances ol
that transaction, as soon as may be,
aud give you the earliest intelligence
thereof, in conformity to his Majesty :
orders. Ills Mniesiy's proclamation !
shall cause To be printed without delay,
and sent into the several towns within
the Colony.
am your most humble servant,
J. WANTON.
Tnnorable j MoNTACu
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
Honorable J. MoNTAGU.
NIwpoRT, December, II, l772.

SIR: BY express from Admiral Mon
tugu have this moment received n let.
ter from the Earl of Dartmouth, advising
Of your being one OF the commissioners
for inquiring into the circumstances OF
burning the schooner Gaspee. | have
thought proper to give you this inlorma-
tion, and that I shall fix upon time for
meeting the commissioners, and give
yon AMI the oiher gentlemen named in
the commission, notice thereof without
delay.
am, with real regard, sir, your most
obcdient servant, j. WANTON.
The Honorable PETER OLIVER, Esq.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
BosroN, 9th Jan, 1913,
O'clock L. NJ.

GENTLEMEN II was last nigh, favor
cd with your letter by Capt. Symonds,
and as you are so desirous of having me
at Rhode Island ! shall, without you
alter your opinions, set out on Monday
next. At the same time, give me leave
TO observe TO you, that my coming at
the time is attended with a great delay
to his Mnjesiy's service here and at
Halifax, and ca, answer no purpose,
as have fully and properly directed the
commanding officer in that place in
what manner he is To act relative 10 his
assisting the commissioners, and rcceiy-
ing the prisoners.
You say by your instructions you are
directed to deliver 10 the custody of the
commander in chief Of his Mniesty's
ships and vessels in North America, all
such prisoners as may be apprehended =,
and therefore you are of opinion that in
that case, If any person or persons
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December "a, l172.


SIR When | received the Earl of
Dartmouth letter ofthe 4th Of Srptem-
brr, aud in consequences thereof wrote
won on The Iiih inst, ! was preparing
Z" set ou, for The Assembly, who were
adjourned To meet that day at Proyi-
drnce. and therefore ! had not then
time to attend so ,nalurely to his Lord
ships l"i,cr as its importance required.
The letter | received from Admiral
NInningu. by the same express which
hr"nuh, me the dispatches from Lord
Dartmouth, induced me to suppose
was authorized to appoint time for tho
first meeting "f the commissioners but
~ Lord Dartmouth has signilied To me
that my associates in the commission
are dire cicd To repair TO Newport. and
by vessel this day from New York,
| am in!; rm,d that tho Chief Justice
of that Province and the Chief Justice
Of New Jersey have engaged their
passages. and will be here some time
next week. thought it proper to give
you this information, and that ! am
ready TO meet you agreeably to the
royal instructions, whenever it may suit
your convenience to attend. AS soon
az quorum can be got together, shall,
without loss Of time, notify Admiral
Montagu in obedience TO the King s
command.
am, sir, your most humble servant,
J. WANTON.
Circular to the Judges Oliver and
Auchmuty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
NEWPORT. Dec. 90, l772.

Sir: In obedience 20 the Kings
command signified to me by the Right
Honorable the Earl Of Dartmouth, one
Of his principal Secretaries Of State, /
have caused to be printed his Majesty's
proclamation for discovering and ap-
pretending the persons who pIundered
and burnt the Gaspce schooner, copies
of which send you by express, which
you are forthwith to allix in the most
public places of the several towns with
in your county.
am, sir, your humble servant,
J. WANTON.
Circular to the Shcriils Of the several
towns.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
DosroN, e8,h Dcccmbcr.l772.

Sn:- I am favored with your letter
;rsa,mioe Inc tho Judges Ilorsemander
and Smyiho are expected at Rhode
island IN the course of the week. IL
YOU will he pleased TO inform me when
YOU arc ready 20 receive his Majesty 5
commission, | viii take care to have u
delivered agreeable 10 my Instructions
I shall te glad io know whether v"n
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
Es99a Il9sasss.
Court of Probate, .,f;ddleto,cn, Mar. I6, 1874.

Court of Probate, .lfiddietoien, Mar. l6 l84i.
TINHE Report Of The Commissioners here
L iotore appointed by this Cour, to receive
and examine the CLAIMS against the estate
OF Peleg Sanford, late Of Middletown, dec.
was presented.
II is ordered that the same be received aud
the consideration thereof re ferred to Cour,
of Probate, to be holden at the Town House
in Middeiown, on The third Monday in April
next, at O'Clock, p. m. and that previous
notice be given by publishing copy OF this
order, three several times in the Herald ~
The Times, for all persons interested to np-
pear at said time and place and be heard.
A true copy--witness
JOSHUA CoGGEsHALL, Pro. CTR.
March 81.
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intend 10 proceed to business, or adjourn
10 any particular time, that l may con
duct myself relative 10 his Majes,y's
service here, accordingly.
] am, sir, your most obedient humble
servant, j. MONTAGU.
His Honor Gov. WANToy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
To Gov. WANTON.
NEWPORT, December II, i772.

Sir - have received your favor by
Mr. Montagu. | shall fix upon time
Tor meeting the commissioners appointed
To inquire into tho circumstances Of
destroying the Gaspce schooner, and
give you aud the other gentlemen men
toned in the commission the eai liest in
tclligcncc thereof.
! am, with esteem, your most obe-
dmm servant, j. WANTON.
Hon ROBERT AvcnMUTY.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
RoxDURy, December II, l772.

S,R.--I embrace this opportunity Of
acquain,ing you that have received
his Mujesiy's orders TO attend you and
other gentlemen commissioners for cx-
aiming into the business and plumber
ing the schooner Gaspeo. In obedience
to which, | shall on notice, with all con-
vcnicnt despatch, attend you on that
affair. | shall be glad to know when
you think the gentlemen can he got
together, and am, with great respect,
Your II Honor'smost obedient servant,
ROBERT AUCUMUTY.
To Gov. WANTON.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
December "a, l772.

SIN BY a vessel this day from
New York, ! am informed that the
Judges Hnrscrnandcr and Smythe, have
engaged their passages in the sloop
j., dia. J"h" Frccbody, master, and
will probably be here in about week.
I give yon his information for your
~, rrnmcn..
am, sir, your most obcdicn, servant,
j. WANTON.
Admiral NoNrAoG.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
NEWPORT, January |, 1913.

SIN The Judges Horscmander and
Sny'he arrived last evening from New
York. This will be delivered you by
express | send to The Admiral, and hope
! shall have the pleasure Of waiting on
you this week, If your health will per-
NIT. My letter to Judge Oliver, you
have, without doubt. sent him. am
therefore in expectation Of seeing him
every hour. ! have only to add The
compliments of the season, and am, sir,
Your humble servant,
j. WANTON.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
Gov. WANToN.
BosroN, Sd Jan, 1913,
| o'clock =. Nj.

" tlOCN
GENTLEMEN II was last night ia
vored with your letter by Capt. Sy-
monds, and as you arc so desirous OF
having me at Rhode Island | shall with
out you alter your opinions, set out on
Monday next. AT the same time, give
me leave TO observe to you, that my
coming at the time is attended with a
great delay to his Majesty's service
here and at Halifax, aud can answer no
purpose, as | have fully and properly
directed the commanding officer in that
place in what manner he is to act rela-
tive to his assisting the commissioners,
and receiving the prisoners.
You say by your Instructions you arc
directed TO deliver To the custody Of the
commander-in-cheio OF his Majesty s ships
and vessels 10 North America, all such
prisoners as may he npprehended and
therefore you are Of opinion that in that
case, if any person or persons should
be arrested for the crime set forth in
your commission, ! am the only person
to whom such prisoners can regularly
be delivered for safe custody:
In answer to which ] beg leave 10 re-
fer you TO the sixth paragraph Of my
Lord Dartmou,h's letter To Governor
Wanton, where you will see, "Thc pris-
oners are TO be delivered 10 the care
and custody Of Rear Admiral NIontagu,
or the ommandcr-in-chief in North
America for the time being, or to such
officer as lie shall appoint TO receive
them.
BY my instructions from the Lords Of
the Admiralty, | am directed to repair
10 Rhode Island as soon ms convenient
ly may be with such Of hs Majesty's
ships, and vessels under my command
as shall Judge proper, and give all the
aid and assistance IN my p"wcr for dis
covering and bringing to Justice the Of
tenders. The winter season is so lai
advanced Ms prevents my complying
with that part Of my orders, rs it is v"r,
improper to move so large a ship as lh'
Chatham ai this time Of tho year, and
without her II j. impossible for me t.
carry on the s'r,icc.
] failcr ny sell l!.clc has been no dc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
NEWPORT, Jan /, l773.

Sin The Judges Horscmander and
Smyihe arrived here last evening from
New York, and are ready to proceed
immediately upon business. A number
sufficient to constitute a quorum arc
now assembled at Newport waiting to
receive from you the royal commission
and Instructions, ofwhich have thought
it proper to give you this information
by express.
shall be glad to wait on you at
Newport. and AIN, sir, your most obe-
dient aud humble servant,
}. WANTON.
Admiral NloNTACV.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10
Assignee's Notice.

'INHE subscriber having be:n appointed by
Il the Hon. Supreme Court, at liz March
Term, 1915, Assignee of the estate OF Elver-
ton Arnold OF Portsmouth, IN tho county OF
Newport. to whom the benefit Of the 'lnsol-
vent Act has been granted, hereby gives no,
tic.'. ila. six months from the date hereof
arc allowed The creditors Of said Arnold 10
bring in and prove their respective claims.
WM. II. DOUGLAS, Assignee.
Newport, March ID, lS45.
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Captain keller.
BosToN, Cd January, 1913,
ut 8 o'clock afternoon.

SIR: II am this moment favored with
your letter by express, acquainllng me
tho Judges Horsemander and Smythc
arc arrived at Newport and ready to
proceed Immediately upon business, and
arc therefore ready to receive his MAJ
esty s royal commission, which, by my
instructions, | am to cause to be deliv-
cred to them. | beg leave TO inform
you that my Captain left this place yes
terday morning charged with the com
mission to be given to Captain Keeler,
the senior officer Of his Najesty's ships
at Rhode Island, who has my orders to
wal, on you and know your pleasure,
when he shall wait upon the commits
sioners with il. He is also directed to
give the commissioners all the assis-
tance in his power, and to receive such
persons, either prisoners or witnesses,
as they shall send tc him. He has like
wise nv directions TO inform the com
missioners that he has some on board
that can give Information relative to the
burning the Gaspce, as well as OF the
persons concerned in that affair, end he
is directed TO send them to the commits
sioners whenever they are pleased to
demand them.
As the season Of the year does not
admit of my coming to Rhode Island
with my flag, and such ships as shall be
necessary TO assist the commissioners
agreeable to my insirpc'ions, yet If the
commissioners shall think it right, and
for the good Of the service they are
upon, that my presence necessary,
shall be ready TO set out the nome mt
receive such notice from them. But
| fater myself they will he able to do
so without me, as | have nothing to do
but to receive such persons as may
[illegible from them.
am, with respect, sir, your most o.
bedient humble servant,
j. MONTAGU.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-04-10

Sir The Commissioners meet at
l2 o'clock this day at The Colony house,
at which time | expect The return ofthe
express, when it is probable it will be
determined whether it is proper TO defer
opening the commission until the Ad-
miral arrives. Your attendance will
be necessary.
am, yours. SC,
J. WANTON.
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