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The Clayme of Manuel and Francis Derrickso … The Clayme of Manuel and Francis Derrickson of<br />
Hamborough for their goods laden aboard the shipp the<br />
''Nightingale'' (whereof Henry Glassing was master)<br />
taken by some of the shipps in the immediate service<br />
of this Commonwealth. Budd. ffranklin.
Examined upon an Allegation<br />
given on the behalf of the said<br />
Manuel and ffrancis<br />
Derrickson
'''Doctor Mr Ferdinando jus/<br />
ffra''' [LH MARGIN]
'''Vincent de Basto''' of Lisbone in Portugall<br />
Merchant aged 22 yeares or thereabouts.<br />
Witnesse sworn and examined saith as<br />
followeth. Videlicit
To the first Article he saith That hee this deponent hath knowne the arlate<br />
Manuel and francis Derrickson Merchants of Hamburgh for about<br />
three yeares last past by correspondence, during all which time the said<br />
Manuel and francis the producents in this Cause have been well knowne<br />
and observed amongst Merchants in Lisbone to have their ffactor and<br />
Correspondent there, who on their behalf and by their direction did and<br />
doeth usually send goods thence to Havre de Grace, Roane and other<br />
parts in ffrance, particularly this deponent saith he well knoweth and is<br />
intimately acquainted with Manuel Rodrigues Isidro who was and is<br />
Correspondent of and Agent for the said producents there in manner<br />
aforesaid. And further saving his subsequent deposition hee cannot depose.
To the second hee saith, That in or about the month of June 1654<br />
the said Manuel and francis Derrickson by their said Correspondent<br />
Manuel Rodrigues Isidro did cause to be laden and putt on board the<br />
shipp the ''Nightingale'' then at or neere Lisbone (whereof the arlate Henry<br />
Glassam was then Master) bound for Havre de Grace or Roane in<br />
ffrance foure chests of sugars for the said producents proper accompt as<br />
the said ffactor with whom this deponent was familiarly conversant, did upon<br />
the lading thereof, acquaint this deponent but of what marke the same were, hee<br />
saith he knoweth not, Hee alsoe saith That hee this deponent by the<br />
said producents order and for their accompt did then and there alsoe lade<br />
or cause to be laden in and aboard the said ship six bales three chests<br />
and two barrills from No 1 to 11 marked as in the margent containing<br />
these sewall goods ware and merchandize ensuing videlicit two barrells<br />
of aloes, six bales of matts, fiftie douzen of beades, fiftie eight pounds of<br />
wax candles and small Rolls, two parcels of thread and one chest of<br />
earthenware to be transported in the said ship from Lisbone aforesaid<br />
to Havre de Grace or Roane aforesaid for the accompt of the said<br />
producents, and there to bee delivered unto one Anthonio Rodrigues<br />
de Marais their factor or Agent there. The premisses hee deposeth upon<br />
the grounds and reasons therein expressed. And otherwise saving his<br />
foregoing deposition hee saith hee cannot Depose.
To the third hee saith, That after the lading of the said goods marked<br />
(asg of the said goods marked<br />
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