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Including petitions of seamen and dependants, certificates of causes and circumstances of injury or death, Trustees' orders for payments, notices of meetings, etc., endorsed with notes by the registrar.

A calendar of the petitions, certificates and other evidential papers relating to claims submitted to the Trustees by, or on behalf of, disabled and injured sailors and their dependants appears below. From comparison with entries in the order book (KL/TS 1), it appears that from 1756 onwards original papers supporting claims for pensions and other payments survive for the majority of cases considered by the Trustees. Other papers in the bundle, such as notices of meetings, draft and copy orders and papers relating to money received, have not been calendared.

The calendar is arranged chronologically, with undated papers at the beginning. Some of the papers are annotated or endorsed with notes of decisions made at the Trustees' meeting at which the case was considered. Others are endorsed with a date later than that of the document (probably the date of the relevant Trustees' meeting): these dates have been included in the entries.

This bundle includes a number of certified copies of parish register entries found together, although some relate to papers in the previous bundle (KL/TS 8). Many of these certified extracts from registers are undated: the pre and post dates in square brackets are the years in which the clergyman who made the extract entered or left the parish in question.

Statement of Thomas Hawkins, churchwarden, n.d. [pre 1755]
Robert Valentine and Mary Pearson were married in St Margaret's church on 19 June 1726 by C. Phelpes, curate.
1 paper

Certificate of Charles Phelpes, vicar of South Lynn All Saints, concerning William and Sarah Clark, n.d. [post 1754]
William Clark and Sarah Payn were married at South Lynn All Saints on 1 May 1751.
1 paper

Certificate of Charles Phelpes, concerning Joseph Clarke, with copy, n.d. [c. 1754]
Joseph, son of William and Sarah Clarke, was baptized at St Margaret's church, King's Lynn, on 30 May 1754.
2 papers

Certificate of Charles Bagge, minister of St Nicholas, and Jenkin Matherleek, churchwarden of the same, concerning Samuel and Rose Paine, n.d. [post 1755]
Samuel Paine and Rose Whitaker were married on 23 December 1739 in St Nicholas's chapel King's Lynn.
1 paper

Certificate of William Smith, rector of the parish of Burnham Norton, and Henry Savory, churchwarden of the same parish, concerning Benjamin and Ann Long, n.d.
Benjamin and Ann Long, the son and daughter of Benjamin and Ann Long, were baptized respectively on 24 November 1754 and 15 May 1757 in the parish of Burnham Norton.
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Certificate of Charles Phelpes, curate of St Nicholas's chapel, King's Lynn, concerning the family of William Gibson, c. 1762, with copy, n.d.
William Gibson and Ann Nicholson were married at St Nicholas's chapel on 8 May 1738. Ann Gibson, daughter of the above, was baptized on 2 May 1750, and was nine years old at the time of writing. William Gibson, son of the above, was baptized on 2 Nov 1752, and was six years old at the time of writing. Jane and Alexander Gibson, son and daughter of the above, were baptized on 8 Jan 1758, and were four years old at the time of writing.
2 papers

Bundle of five papers, in wrapper labelled 'Certificates', n.d.

1. Certificate of Charles Phelpes, concerning Ann Cremer, n.d. [pre 1754]
   Ann Cremer, daughter of Ann and Gilbert Cremer, was baptized in St Margaret's church, King's Lynn on 29 April 1753.
   1 paper

2. Certificate of Charles Phelpes, clerk, concerning Mary Benington, n.d. [pre 1754]
   Mary Benington, daughter of Richard and Mary Benington, was baptized at St Nicholas's chapel in King's Lynn on 13 March 1759.
   1 paper

3. Certificate of Charles Bagge, concerning Ann and Lydia Stoughton, n.d. [post 1755]
   Ann, daughter of Thomas and Mary Stoughton, was baptized in St Nicholas's Chapel, King's Lynn, on 25 February 1753. Lydia, daughter of Thomas and Mary Stoughton, was baptized in St Nicholas's chapel, King's Lynn, on 18 May 1755.
   1 paper

4. Certificate of William Brown concerning Mary Benington, 15 Dec 1764
   At the time of writing Mary Benington, widow of Richard Benington, mariner remained his widow and was supporting their only child Mary.
   1 paper

5. Certificate of H. Christian, vicar of the parish of Burnham Deepdale, concerning Mary and Elizabeth Stoughton, 18 Mar 1764
   Mary, daughter of Thomas and Mary Stoughton, was baptized in Burnham Deepdale parish church on 15 November 1749. Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Mary Stoughton was baptized in Burnham Deepdale parish church on 5 May 1754.
   1 paper

Certificate of Charles Phelpes, concerning William Walker, 6 May 1756
William, son of Richard and Mary Walker, was baptized at South Lynn All Saints on 10 December 1752.
1 paper

Certificate of Samuel Kerrick, minister, Valentine Shaw, churchwarden, and John Claw, overseer of the poor, all of the parish of Wolferton, concerning Elizabeth Audley, 4 Apr 1757
Elizabeth Audley was the lawful wife of Stephen Shaw, a mariner then deceased, and that they had one child, a daughter, then eleven months old.
Endorsed 1757
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Certificate of George Bramwell, curate, William Barker and John Haddock, churchwardens, concerning Mary and John Wright, widow and son of Stephen Wright, 27 Jun 1758
Mary and John Wright were the widow and son of the late Stephen Wright who drowned in the service of the port of King's Lynn; they were both alive, resident in George Bramwell's parish [?King's Lynn] and receiving charity from the parish.
1 paper

Certificate of Charles Bagge concerning Benjamin and Ann Long, 19 Feb 1759
Benjamin Long and Ann Walker were married at St Nicholas's chapel on 27 Jul 1752.
1 paper

Certificate of Charles Phelpes, concerning Elizabeth Skelly, n.d., with certificate of Samuel Silling, concerning Ann Skelly, his goddaughter 1 Jul 1760
Elizabeth Skelly was baptized at St Margaret's church on 2 August 1749.
Ann Skelly was baptized at St Margaret's church about twelve years previously, i.e., c. 1748.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Hartup, chapel clerk of St Nicholas's chapel, King's Lynn, concerning Mary Murray, 5 Mar 1761
Mary Murray, daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Murray, was baptized in St Nicholas's chapel on 26 Jan 1748.
1 paper

Certificate of Robert Hamilton, concerning William Garrett, mariner, 12 Aug 1761
William Garrett had lost his sight to such an extent that it would be dangerous for him to have worked on board a ship.
Endorsed 3 Sep 1761
1 paper

Certificate of Edward Castleton, vicar of Thornham parish, concerning Robert White and Mary Govell, n.d. [post 1761]
Robert White and Mary Govell were married in Thornham parish church on 8 February 1756.
1 paper

Certificate of Rosamond Paine, widow of Samuel Paine, 22 Mar 1764
Rosamond Paine was the wife of Samuel Paine who drowned in the Yarmouth Roads 2 December 1763. It also states that they had one son, aged 14 years.
1 paper

Certificate of Samuel Kerrick, rector of Wolferton, concerning Alice Audley, 2 Apr 1764
Alice Audley, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth Audley, was baptized on 9 May 1756 in Wolferton parish church.
Endorsed 5 Apr 1764
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Hall, curate of the parish church at Sunderland-by-the-sea, and William Russell, churchwarden, of the same concerning John Wright, mariner, 30 Jul 1764
Thomas Hall initially stated that John Wright was baptized in the said church and the Christian names of his parents were John and Sarah. Annotated with a note that the actual parents of John Wright were a Stephen and Mary Wright; John and Sarah Wright were John Wright's grandparents.
Endorsed 4 Oct 1764
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Certificate of John Manclarke, minister, William Butcher and Francis Seals, churchwardens, and William Eaton, John Maxon and John Ditcham overseers of the poor, all of the parish of Great Yarmouth, concerning Esther Booth, 3 Jun 1766
Esther Booth was the widow of Thomas Booth who drowned whilst serving on board the Dixon of King's Lynn, of which John Platt was master. They also confirm that Esther Booth's three children were the legal children of Thomas Booth.
1 paper

Petition of Ann Browne, widow of William Browne, mariner n.d.
Ann Browne was the widow of William Browne, who drowned, along with the rest of the ship's crew, on a voyage from London to Londonderry. She stated that she had two children and was unable to support herself. She therefore requested that the Board of Trustees grant her an allowance.
Endorsed Jan 1771
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Swarfield, master of the Susannah of King's Lynn, concerning Thomas Robottom, Robert Crisp, and Brewer Archer, all mariners on the same vessel n.d.
On 7 November 1770, Thomas Robottom, Robert Crisp and Brewer Archer all boarded the Susannah in good health for a voyage to Newcastle. During the voyage the ship became caught in a gale. The crew of the vessel took to the boats, but the three men were drowned.
The certificate has a postscript noting the widows and children of the men. These were Sarah Crisp who had two children (Frances two and a half weeks old and Robert seven months old), and Elizabeth Archer who had no children.
Endorsed Jan 1771
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Petition of Mary Martin, 2 Jan 1771
Mary Martin, widow of Oliver Martin, who shipped on board the Concord, of which William Brown was master, when it was lost with all hands on a voyage from London to Londonderry, requested that the Board of Trustees consider her for an allowance.
1 paper

Petition of Mary Chaplain, 2 Jan 1771
The husband of Mary Chaplain, Jonathon Chaplain was on a voyage from London to Londonderry on board the Concord, of which William Brown was the master. During the voyage, the ship was lost and it was presumed that all the crew perished. The petitioner therefore requested that the Board of Trustees grant her an allowance so that she could support herself.
1 paper

Certificate of Edmund Hill and Joseph Unwin, both mariners on the John and Elizabeth of King's Lynn, concerning Jacob Bently, master, 8 Mar 1771
In November 1770, Jacob Bently set sail aboard the John and Elizabeth in good health for a voyage to Sunderland. During the return voyage, the weather turned bad and Jacob Bently suffered from a great cold that struck his limbs and left him unable to work. The ship's crew put him ashore in King's Lynn on 8 December but he died in January 1771. He left behind a wife and two children.
With note that this case does not fall under the remit of the Act, 2 May 1771.
1 paper

Certificate of Charles Spicer, master of the Charlotte of King's Lynn, and John Greaves, mate, concerning Roger Lilly, mariner, both of the same vessel, 1 May 1771
On 28 March 1771, Roger Lilly sailed in good health on board the Charlotte for a voyage to Shields. On 5 April 1771, he caught his hand between the anchor stock and the gunwale, losing the use of two of his fingers. At the time of writing he remained unable to go to sea.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Mickleson, master of the Olive Branch of King's Lynn, and Frederick Mickleson, mate, concerning Christopher Johnson, mariner, both of the same vessel, 8 May 1771
On 31 January 1771, Christopher Johnson boarded the Olive Branch in good health for a voyage to Liverpool. On 29 March, during the return voyage, he accidentally fell overboard and drowned. He left behind a widow.
1 paper

Petition of Francis Bannister, mariner, Jul 1771
Francis Bannister had broken his leg whilst doing his duty for the merchant service, however his leg had become much worse, and he was left quite infirm. He therefore requested an increase in his allowance from the Board of Trustees. Initially, his allowance was set at one shilling a fortnight and he requested a further six pence.
Endorsed with note that the petition was rejected, n.d.
1 paper

Certificate of Samuel Pridgeon, master of the Hinchingbrook of King's Lynn, and Henry Hubbard, mariner, concerning John Jeckling, mariner, both of the same vessel, 30 Jul 1771
On 11 May 1771, John Jeckling boarded the Hinchingbrook in good health for a voyage to Stockholm. However during the voyage he was swept overboard and drowned, leaving behind a wife and six children.
1 paper

Certificate of John Middleton, master of the Free Trader, and Robert Smith, mate, concerning Christopher Wilkinson, mariner, both of the same vessel, 27 Aug 1771
On 8 July 1771, Christopher Wilkinson boarded the Free Trader in good health for a voyage to Sunderland. During the voyage, he received an accidental blow to the side of the head with a handspike, which left him unable to perform his duty. At the time of writing he remained disabled.
1 paper

Certificate of John Jackson, master of the Britannia of King's Lynn, and John Canham, mate, concerning Joseph Hall, mariner, both of the same vessel, 21 Sep 1771
On 13 June 1771, Joseph Hall boarded the Britannia for a voyage to Stockholm; they arrived safely on 22 July, but during the stay Joseph Hall accidentally fell overboard and drowned. He left behind a wife and child.
1 paper

Certificate of Richard Mason, John Barnby, Francis Seals, John Taylor and Samuel Costerton, churchwardens and overseers of the poor in the parish of Great Yarmouth, concerning Esther Booth, widow of Thomas Booth, 19 Nov 1771
Esther Booth was the wife of Thomas Booth and she had moved to Great Yarmouth with her two children, of whom Thomas Booth was the father.
1 paper

Certificate of Francis Ayres, master of the Good Intent of King's Lynn, and Benjamin Fletcher, mate, concerning James Marwich, mariner, both of the same vessel, 23 Dec 1771
On 17 December, James Marwich boarded the Good Intent in good health. During the voyage, he received an accidental blow to the head from a running block that fractured his skull and left him extremely unwell and unable to continue doing his duty. At the time of writing, he remained in an unfit state to work and dangerously ill. He had at the time a pregnant wife and two other children.
1 paper

Petition of Esther Booth, Jan 1772
The petitioner was distressed to find that the Board of Trustees had curtailed her allowance, as she was unable to support herself and her children. She therefore requested that the Board of Trustees renew her allowance.
1 paper

Certificate of William Moore, master of the Favourite of King's Lynn, and William Bass, mariner, concerning Robert Flaxman, mariner, both of the same vessel, 11 Jan 1772
On 26 December 1771, Robert Flaxman boarded the Favourite; on the same day, he accidentally caught his hand on a splinter of iron that cut his left hand badly and meant he was unable to do his duty.
1 paper

Certificate of Alexander Horsburgh, master of the Loyalty of King's Lynn, and Robert Horsburgh, mate, concerning Daniel Beck, mariner, both of the same vessel, 19 Mar 1772
On 25 February 1772, Daniel Beck strained his ankle on board the Loyalty and was therefore disabled from working.
1 paper

Certificate of John Dewey, master of the Dispatch of King's Lynn, concerning Benjamin Wildbore, mate, of the same vessel, 20 Aug 1772
During January 1772, whilst on board the Dispatch, Benjamin Wildbore lost the use of his limbs and was unable to work.
1 paper

Statement of Elizabeth Archer, widow of Burrage Archer, mariner, 8 Sep 1772
Elizabeth Archer stated that she married a Joseph Boat, shoemaker, from King's Lynn on 23 March 1772, and that he left her on 16 July 1772. It was believed by Elizabeth Archer that this was because he already had a wife when he married her. She stated that as of 23 March 1772 she had not received any money from the Board of Trustees. However, she has since heard that someone claimed eight weeks' worth of allowance after that date in her name.
1 paper

Certificate of Robert Farthing, master of the Good Intent of King's Lynn, and John Harrison, boatswain, concerning Luke Webster, mate, both of the same vessel, 16 Oct 1772
On 25 September 1772, Luke Webster was on board the Good Intent doing his duty during a very violent storm. During the storm, a wave washed him overboard and he drowned, leaving behind a wife and three children.
1 paper

Certificate of John King, master of the Maxey of King's Lynn, and Samuel Wright, mate, concerning Richard Stone, mariner, both of the same vessel, 6 Jan 1773
On 9 Aug 1772, whilst on board the Maxey, Richard Stone received an injury below his right eye and was therefore disabled from going to sea for some time.
1 paper

Certificate of William Browne, master of the Enterprize of King's Lynn, and John Howard, mate, concerning Miles Proudfoot, mariner, both of the same vessel, 24 Mar 1773
On 16 March 1773, whilst on board the Enterprize, Miles Proudfoot dropped dead by the visitation of God.
1 paper

Certificate of John Middleton, master of the Free Trader of King's Lynn, concerning William Browne, mariner, of the same vessel, 30 Mar 1774
On 25 February 1774, whilst on board the Free Trader, William Browne was heaving at the capstan when he fell down against the corner of the companion hatchway and badly bruised the left side of his ribs. This injury rendered him incapable of going to sea at the time of writing.
1 paper

Certificate and petition of Esther Booth, written and signed by Edward White, minister of St George's chapel in Great Yarmouth, John Barnaby and Samuel Barker, church wardens, and Christopher Eaton and Samuel Folver, overseers, 31 Mar 1774
Esther Booth was in very bad health and would have be grateful for an increase in her allowance so she could better support herself and her three children.
1 paper

Certificate of John Gromit, master of the John and Mary of King's Lynn, and Samuel Bonnett, mate, concerning Richard Mear, mariner, both of the same vessel, 21 Nov 1774
On 30 October 1774, Richard Mear boarded the John and Mary in good health for a voyage to Shields. However when they reached Shields, on 4 November, Richard Mear fell down and bruised himself so badly that he was disabled from working and had a wife and two children to support.
1 paper

Certificate of John Grant, master of the Bedford of King's Lynn, and Benjamin Curtis, mate, concerning George Smith, mariner, both of the same vessel, 24 Nov 1774
On 31 August 1774, George Smith sailed on board the Bedford in good health for a voyage to Stockholm. On 3, 4 or 5 October, George Smith suffered an accident whereby he fell down and severely bruised himself, therefore disabling him from working. He remained disabled at the time of writing.
1 paper

Certificate of Matthew Luckly, master of the Susannah of King's Lynn, and Thomas Hymers, mariner, concerning Thomas Walker, mariner, both of the same vessel, 1 Dec 1774
On 19 October, Thomas Walker boarded the Susannah for a voyage to Sunderland. On 21 October, he died suddenly by the visitation of God.
1 paper

Certificate of William Welson, master of the Samuel of King's Lynn, and Thomas Millwood, mariner, concerning John Mays, mariner, both of the same vessel, 23 Jun 1775
On 9 February 1775, John Mays boarded the Samuel in good health for a voyage to Chester. However, on 19 March, he accidentally fell overboard and drowned in the River Dee.
1 paper

Petition of Elizabeth Fletcher, November 1775
The husband of the petitioner was on a voyage north when he drowned and therefore the petitioner requested that the board grant her an allowance so she could maintain herself.
1 paper

Certificate of William Clark, master of the William and Jane of King's Lynn, and John Hullock, mariner, concerning Benjamin Fletcher, mariner, both of the same vessel, 1 Dec 1775
At the beginning of November 1775, Benjamin Fletcher accidentally fell overboard and drowned.
1 paper

Certificate of Samuel Beck, mate of the Lynn of King's Lynn, and William Steele, cook, concerning John Canham, master, both of the same vessel, 3 Jan 1776
On 25 September 1775, John Canham sailed aboard the Lynn in good health for a voyage to London. However, on 20 October, he was swept overboard along with Thomas Evans and both were drowned.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Blythe, master of the Hammond of King's Lynn, and Joseph Bamston, mate, concerning Henry Dickenson, mariner, both of the same vessel, Mar 1776
On 6 March 1776, Henry Dickenson boarded the Hammond in good health. However, the next day he fell and accidentally broke his leg, therefore rendering him incapable of doing his duty.
Endorsed 2 May 1776
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Blythe, master of the Hammond of King's Lynn, and William Jones, mariner, concerning Thomas Baker, mate, both of the same vessel, 31 Aug 1776
On 6 June 1776, whilst in harbour, Thomas Baker was making fast the bowling rope when it slipped off the timberhead. This caused him to fall overboard and he was much hurt in the process. At the time of writing he remained unable to go to sea.
1 paper

Certificate of John King, master of the Maxey of King's Lynn, and John Dick, mate, concerning John Todds, mariner, both of the same vessel, 18 Nov 1776
At the beginning of August 1776, during a voyage to Newcastle from Lynn, John Todds fell down on the deck and injured his loins, which incapacitated him from doing his duty during the voyage. At the time of writing he was still unable to work.
1 paper

Certificate of John Bradley, master of the Good Intent of King's Lynn, and John Cook, mariner, concerning Joseph Moore, mate, both of the same vessel, 15 Feb 1777
On 13 December 1776, whilst in Lynn Roads, the master ordered Joseph Moore to let go the main bowling ropes of the ship. As he went to complete his task, he slipped on the dock and broke his leg.
1 paper

Certificate of John Laird, master of the Thomas of King's Lynn, and Thomas Ducker, mariner, concerning Robert Base, mate, both of the same vessel, 16 Apr 1777
On 20 March 1777, on the return voyage from London to King's Lynn, Robert Base went up into the yards. Whilst he was on the foreyard, he somehow missed his footing and fell onto the anchor and from there he fell into the sea and was either killed by the fall or drowned. He left behind a wife and children.
1 paper

Certificate of Peter Brad the younger, master of the Prudence of King's Lynn, and Robert Horsburgh, mate, concerning Peter Smith, mariner, both of the same vessel, 16 Jan 1778
On 3 Jan 1778, whilst on a voyage from Liverpool to King's Lynn Peter Smith fell from the foretopsail yard into the sea and was drowned.
1 paper

Certificate of John Holdgate, master of the Goodwill of King's Lynn, concerning William Bean, mate of the same vessel, 8 Apr 1778
On 8 February 1778, William Bean was going on board the Goodwill via a plank whilst the vessel was in the carpenter's yard. However, the plank was placed too near the gunwale and it slipped. William Bean fell onto a piece of timber and hurt his leg and thigh very badly. He was unable to work and at the time of writing had not been able to work since the accident.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Blythe, master of the Hammond of King's Lynn and John Harding, mate concerning Henry Dickeson, mariner, both of the same vessel, 18 Aug 1778
On 13 August 1778, Henry Dickeson was unloading timber from the Hammond when a large piece fell on his leg and broke it, rendering him unable to work.
1 paper

Certificate of William Warren, master of the Industry of King's Lynn, and William Banes, mariner, concerning John Evans, mate, both of the same vessel, 21 Aug 1778
Two months previously to the letter, John Evans cut his hand on a nail and was therefore unable to work for about three weeks.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Studwall, master and late mate of the Elizabeth of King's Lynn, Robert Stapleton and Lawrence Just, mariners, concerning John Stancliffe, late master, all of the same vessel, 12 Mar 1779
On 31 December 1778, whilst on a voyage from King's Lynn to Shields, John Stancliffe was swept overboard in a violent gale and drowned.
1 paper

Certificate of Robert Cock master of the Felicity of King's Lynn, and Robert Moore, mariner, concerning William Lister, mariner, both of the same vessel, 10 Jun 1779
On 23 May 1779, whilst returning from a voyage to the north, the Felicity was set upon by a French privateer of twenty-two guns and William Lister was wounded in the body by shot, which left him unable to do his duty.
1 paper

Certificate of George Gibson, commander of the Archangel of King's Lynn, and John Maltby, mate, concerning Cuthbert Robson and Collins Bannister, mariners, all of the same vessel, 16 Aug 1779
On 28 June 1779, whilst the Archangel was in the Greenland sea, Cuthbert Robson and Collins Bannister drowned after their boat was overturned by the stroke of the tail of a whale.
1 paper

Certificate of Christopher Gamble, master of the Walpole of King's Lynn, and John Clarke, mate, concerning Jeremiah Townsend, mariner, both of the same vessel, 2 Mar 1780
On 26 February 1780, Jeremiah Townsend was washed overboard and drowned during a storm on a voyage from King's Lynn to Blyth.
1 paper

Certificate of John Middleton, master of the Jetherell of King's Lynn, and John Middleton the younger, mate, concerning John Todd, mariner, both of the same vessel, 6 Jul 1780
On 24 May 1780, on the return voyage from Shields, John Todd became ill with a fever and at the time of writing was unable to go to sea or work because of it.
1 paper

Certificate of Ephraim Bunton the younger, master of the Adventure of King's Lynn, and Israel Parkinson, mate, concerning John Ineson, mariner, both of the same vessel, 16 Feb 1782
On 2 December 1781, whilst returning from a voyage to Stockholm, John Ineson fell from the bowsprit into the sea and drowned.
1 paper

Certificate of Charles Bagge, minister, and Stephen Wilson, churchwarden of St Margaret, King's Lynn, concerning John Swaine, 16 Jan 1784
John, son of Daniel and Mary Swaine, was baptized at St Margaret's church in King's Lynn on 14 March 1754.
1 paper

Certificate of William Cawstone, mariner on board the Dixon of King's Lynn, concerning William Grant, the master, 12 Jul 1784
Two years previous to the certificate, William Cawstone had sailed on board the Dixon, of which William Grant was master, for a voyage to Memel, Prussia. On the return trip laden with square fir a Dutch privateer chased the vessel. William Grant, the master, beached the ship to prevent it falling into Dutch hands, a plan that was successful. In order to refloat the vessel, which had beached near Cottonburgh [Gothenburg] in Sweden, seventeen pieces of timber had to be thrown overboard to lighten the ship enough to allow it to float free. However, during the lifting process a piece of timber struck William Grant and wounded him leaving him in great pain. He went ashore to be bled but never recovered. He died in November 1783, and it is William Cawstone's opinion that the injury sustained from the timber was the cause of his death.
1 paper

Petition of William Todd, mariner, 29 Mar 1802
William Todd requested that he be included on the list of pensioners of the Board of Trustees and given an allowance. He was seventy years old: fifty-seven of those years he had spent in the merchant service, and he had consistently paid his dues to the port of King's Lynn. At the time of writing, he was incapable of doing any more work, having suffered several misfortunes during his life, including being shipwrecked four times and losing two of his own ships.
Endorsed with notes that that the petition would stand over until the next meeting, 3 Jul 1802, and that William Todd's petition would be approved and he would receive back pay as from 8 July, 9 Sep 1802.
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Certificate of Mr J ?Forest, surgeon, concerning Joseph Trinker [recte Tinker?], mariner, 4 Mar 1809
Whilst on board the ship the Goodwill, of which Mr Sydell was master, Joseph Trinker fell onto the keelson and it was the surgeon's opinion that this caused his death.
Endorsed as the petition of widow Tinker.
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Certificate of Thomas Rocking, master of the sloop Algerina of Brancaster, John Wiggen, mate, William Allard, apprentice, and others concerning William Wiggen, mariner, late of Thornham, all of the same vessel, 9 Mar 1809
On 17 November 1806, William Wiggen drowned in Leith Harbour, Scotland.
1 paper

Including petitions of seamen and dependants, certificates of causes and circumstances of injury or death, Trustees' orders for payments, notices of meetings, etc., endorsed with notes by the registrar.

A calendar of the petitions, certificates and other evidential papers relating to claims submitted to the Trustees by, or on behalf of, disabled and injured sailors and their dependants appears below. From comparison with entries in the order book (KL/TS 1), it appears that from 1756 onwards original papers supporting claims for pensions and other payments survive for the majority of cases considered by the Trustees. Other papers in the bundle, such as notices of meetings, draft and copy orders and papers relating to money received, have not been calendared.

The calendar is arranged chronologically, with undated papers at the beginning. Some of the papers are annotated or endorsed with notes of decisions made at the Trustees' meeting at which the case was considered. Others are endorsed with a date later than that of the document (probably the date of the relevant Trustees' meeting): these dates have been included in the entries.

Petition of William Garrett nd.
William Garrett lost an eye in the merchant service several years previously to his petition but in the intervening years the sight in his other eye has weakened to such an extent that he had become almost blind. He therefore could not care for the four members of his family and they were starving. He consequently requested that the Board of Trustees grant him an allowance. [This may be the same William Garrett injured in the left eye while on the Elizabeth of King's Lynn on 19 May 1756.]
1 paper

Receipts for lodging and medical care of unnamed person, nd.
Receipt for 8s. 8d. for ointment, emulsion, and bleeding performed by Richard Mensforth, August [no year] and for 4s. tending and bedding provided by John Fuller, undated.
2 papers

Petition of Philip Spright, mariner, nd.
Spright had become decrepit and 'worn out'.
Found with papers dated 1756-7.
1 paper

Certificate of Robert Deeds, master of the brigantine Edmund and Mary of King's Lynn, and Gregory Ulf, foremastman, respecting Joseph Smith, mariner, 31 Jan 1756
On 5 November 1755, Smith boarded the brig for a voyage from King's Lynn to London, then Sunderland, then King's Lynn, but after six weeks was disabled by violent fever and headache. He arrived at King's Lynn on 9 January at the end of the voyage.
Note of Trustees' order for payment of 2s. weekly, 5 Feb 1756
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Fayer, master of the brigantine Norfolk of King's Lynn, 180 tons, and Peter Sorenson, mate, respecting Charles Broome, mariner, 24 Feb 1756
In mid December 1755, Broome came on board as an able seaman for a voyage from King's Lynn to London, thence to Sunderland and back to King's Lynn. On 20 January 1756, he was taken with a violent fit of the stone and gravel and left at St Thomas's Hospital, London, when the ship sailed from London on 25 January 1756.
Note of Trustees' order that Broome's wife be paid two guineas, 4 Mar 1756.
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Certificate of Joseph Goldsmith, master of the brigantine the Hammond of King's Lynn, and Hugh Goldsmith, mate of the same vessel, concerning Roger Framingham, mariner, 28 Feb 1756
On 19 January 1756, Roger Framingham came on board the Hammond in good health as an able seaman for a voyage to the North and back again. He did his duty on board until 16 February when he was heaving the ship into the Gist at North Shields. During this he received a very violent blow from the capstan bar, which knocked him down the cabin hatch. As a result he badly cut his head and one of his legs and badly bruised most of his body. He was therefore incapable of doing his duty.
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Certificate of John Hardy, mate of the ship the Hanover of King's Lynn, and Francis Barnard, seaman of the same vessel, concerning John Hardwick, the master of the ship, 4 Mar 1756
On 24 November 1755, the ship the Hanover sailed from the port of King's Lynn. On the next day, the ship was caught in a heavy gale during which the master, John Hardwick, fell from the helm severely bruising himself and therefore rendering himself incapable of doing his duty on board for almost five weeks.
Note of Trustees' order that John Hardwick be paid 8s. 2d., 4 Mar 1756.
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Certificates of Anthony Calvert, master of the ship the Catherine of King's Lynn, berth of 169 tons or thereabouts, and Richard Godfrey late mate of the same vessels, 1 Apr 1756 and separate certificate of Richard Godfrey, 29 Apr 1756, both concerning William Buskett, foremastman
Three years previously, William Buskett had boarded the Catherine in good health for a voyage to Stockholm, then Bristol, then Neath and finally back to Lynn. When the vessel reached Neath, Buskett suffered an attack of extreme pain in his bowels, which disabled him from performing his duty. The ship put him ashore in Neath where he died. Anthony Calvert himself settled the medical bills and funeral expenses, amounting to ?3 3s. 10?d.
2 papers

Certificate of William Linay, master of the brig the Elizabeth of King's Lynn, and Thomas Cooper, mate of the same vessel, concerning William Garrett, mariner, 18 Jun 1756
On 19 May 1756, the brig the Elizabeth was riding at anchor in the Hawk road. William Garrett was over hauling the forerunner when the tackle hook caught him in the left eye. The accident left him incapable of doing his duty.
1 paper

Certificate of John Coble, master of the brig the George and Mary of King's Lynn, and John Burleigh, mate of the same vessel, concerning Thomas Platten, mariner, 30 June 1756, with certificate from the surgeon confirming that he was caring for Thomas Platten's leg ulcer, 31 May 1756
On 12 of April 1756, Thomas Platten boarded the George and Mary in good health for a voyage to Blyth and back to Lynn. During the voyage he tripped on the half deck and damaged and bruised his leg so badly that it turned to a 'sinewous ulcer'; he was unable to perform his duty and therefore had to be left in Blyth.
2 papers

Certificate of William Wilkinson, master of the brig the William and Mary of King's Lynn, and Mr Self, mate of the same vessel, concerning James Howell, mariner, 9 Jul 1756
On 22 June 1756, the William and Mary sailed from Lynn for Sunderland. During the voyage, James Howell was lost overboard although the exact circumstances of his loss were unknown. The master and his mate presume him drowned as no trace of him has been found.
1 paper

Certificate of Peter Brad, master of the brigantine Cowell of King's Lynn, and William Robinson, mate of the same vessel, concerning William Robinson himself, 21 Jul 1756, with receipts for payments by William Johnson for board and for surgeon's expenses, June 1756
On 20 April 1756, during a voyage to Blyth, William Robinson severely bruised and damaged his fingers whilst hauling up the anchor. The then master of the ship was obliged to leave him in Blyth, as he could no longer perform his duty. William Robinson therefore incurred heavy expenses in surgeon's bills and board whilst he was in Blyth.
Endorsed as certificate of W. Johnson.
3 papers

Certificate of James Massingham, master of the William and Susannah of King's Lynn and William Hall, mate of the same vessel, concerning John Beacraft, mariner, 21 Jul 1756
On 19 July 1756, John Beacraft boarded the vessel in good health for the voyage to Sunderland and back, however, on 20 May, whilst hauling the anchor in, the block and tackle collapsed and fell upon John Beacraft's head rendering him unconscious. His skull was fractured and he was unable to carry on his work.
1 paper

Certificate of Philip Spright, master of the sloop Jason of King's Lynn, and William Pickerill, foremastman of the same vessel, concerning John Campbell, mate of the Jason, 23 Jul 1756
During the course of his time on the ship he has come by an injury that makes him incapable of doing his duty.
Endorsed 31 Jul 1756.
1 paper

Certificate of James Bailey, master of the Providence of King's Lynn, and Richard Bennington, mariner, concerning Benjamin Dickinson, mate of the same vessel, 5 Aug 1756
On 31 July 1756, Benjamin Dickinson fell from the main beam of the ship into its hold thereby rendering him incapable of working.
1 paper

Petition of William Johnson, mariner on board the Cowell of King's Lynn, of which Peter Brad was the master, 5 Aug 1756
At the end of April 1756, William Johnson boarded the Cowell in good health for a voyage to Inverness and back. The day before the ship was due to arrive at Aberdeen Mr Johnson discovered a whitlow on the middle finger of his right hand which swelled to such an extent that it caused him extreme pain and required him to be left at Blyth on the return voyage as he could no longer perform his duty.
1 paper

Certificate of John Mountain, master of the brig Goodwill of King's Lynn, and Thomas Rockwood, mariner of the same vessel, concerning Robert Wiggin, mariner, 8 Dec 1756, with bill and receipt for board from a William Cooper, 4 Dec 1756
On 6 October 1756, during the passage from Sunderland to Lynn, Robert Wiggin received an injury to one of his feet whilst cutting away an anchor during a storm. This injury caused the foot to rot off making him incapable of work.
3 papers

Petition of John Smith, mariner, on board the Isaac and Rebecca of King's Lynn, Mar 1757
On 11 January, John Smith boarded the Isaac and Rebecca in good health for a voyage to Blyth. However he became very ill on 2 February and had to be put ashore by the ship from where he had to pay his own passage home. He has been incapable of doing anything until last Friday, 25 March.
1 paper

Certificate of James Baily, mate of the Providence of King's Lynn, respecting Benjamin Bryan, master of the Providence, and petition of Benjamin Bryan, 3 Mar 1757
On 18 February, whilst returning to port on a very windy day, Bryan was caught by one of the ship's braces whilst tacking. He was knocked down against the 'coombins' of the hatchway resulting in severe bruising to his side. He has been confined to his house ever since. Bryan has been under the care of Mr Baines the surgeon and is so badly hurt that he cannot even dress himself.
2 papers

Certificate of Thomas Coleman, master of the Isaac and Rebecca of King's Lynn and Thomas Stafford mate of the same vessel concerning John Smith, mariner, 2 Apr 1757
On 23 January 1757, John Smith sailed with the Isaac and Rebecca on a voyage to Blyth in good health. However, on 2 February he became gravely ill with a flux and the ship was obliged to lay him off in Hull. He has been too ill to work since.
1 paper

Certificate of Archibald Lion and Joseph Hower, seamen of the Hanover of King's Lynn, concerning Money Gore and Thomas Wright, also seamen of the Hanover, 6 Apr 1757
On 13 March 1757, the Hanover sailed on its voyage with Thomas Wright and Money Gore in good health. On 15 March, whilst in Burlington Bay, Thomas Wright was stowing away the bow cable in a gale wind when the splice of the cable caught the middle finger of his left hand and took the tip off rendering him incapable of doing his duty. On the 25 March, whilst they were still in Burlington Bay, Money Gore was working with the small bow anchor when the stock fell upon his foot bruising it severely and rendering him incapable of duty also. Both mariners were unable to continue with the voyage.
1 paper

Certificate of Robert Pescod, commander of the Neptune of King's Lynn and John Coleman, mate of the same vessel, concerning Stephen Audley, mariner, 6 Apr 1757
On 13 February 1757, Stephen Audley sailed with the Neptune on a voyage to London in good health. On 14 February, whilst drawing a bucket of water, Stephen Audley fell overboard and was presumed drowned.
1 paper

Petitions of Mary Clarke, widow of Reginald Clarke, master of the Diana of Kings Lynn, and of Susannah Clarke, Reginald Clarke's mother, 7 Apr 1757
Mary Clarke states that on 12 January 1757, a French privateer attacked the Diana in the Mediterranean. Reginald Clarke was killed whilst defending his ship and her cargo against this attack. The privateer either killed or took her crew prisoner and therefore there is no one to swear as to the truth of the events. To add to the loss of her husband, Mary Clarke also suffered financially as her husband had failed to insure his investment on the ship. She therefore requests remuneration from the fund for the relief of widows whose husbands are killed in the merchant service.
Susannah Clarke's petition (not signed) requests that, as her son was her principal carer, the Board of Trustees see fit to place her in St James's Hospital. Endorsed with note that she was 82 years old.
2 papers

Certificate of Edward Wharfe, master of the Avis of Boston, concerning Henry Barker, mariner, of the same ship, 30 Apr 1757
On 24 March, during a voyage to Finland, it was discovered that Henry Barker had died from the cold weather.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Best, master of the Judith, concerning Robert Valentine, able seaman, 9 May 1757
On 11 of April, just before the Judith sailed on her return voyage from London to King's Lynn, Robert Valentine had the misfortune to fall overboard whilst the ship was in harbour and was drowned.
1 paper

Certificate of John Coble, master of the George and Mary, and Thomas Swanfield, mariner of the same vessel, concerning William Linay, master of the Elizabeth, endorsed 2 Jun 1757
On 10 May 1757, during the afternoon, Mr Linay was hauling in the cable belonging to the George and Mary when he slipped and fell awkwardly with his leg underneath him causing his leg to break. . He is therefore currently incapable of working.
1 paper

Certificate of Lars Kiellmarch, master of the Endeavour of King's Lynn, and Gabriel Cole, carpenter of the same ship, concerning William Robinson, mate of the Endeavour, 18 May 1757, with further certificate as to the patient's continued ill-health, 2 June 1757
Mr Robinson was laying the 'hatchevooor', and the boy who had hold of the other end let go. This caused Mr Robinson to fall into the hold resulting in his being very much bruised and unable to work. The doctor's report elaborates that after the fall he developed a fever and that a fortnight later he was getting better but was still too weak to work.
2 papers

Certificate of James Grice, mate of the John and Martha of King's Lynn, and Thomas Burton, mariner of the same vessel, concerning Ephraim Burton, master of the said ship, 13 Jul 1757, with two receipts for lodging, Jun-July 1757
Around the middle of June 1757, Ephraim Burton boarded the John and Martha in good health for a voyage to Sunderland and back. Four days after the ship set sail, while attempting to secure the main sheet to prevent any damage to it, Ephraim Burton received a blow from the sheet that occasioned him great pain. He was unable to perform his duty and the crew had to put him on shore at Sunderland, where he incurred boarding costs as shown by the attached receipts.
Endorsed 2 Mar 1758.
3 papers

Petition of Mrs Baker, widow of Henry Baker, mariner, 4 Aug 1757
Henry Baker was a sailor working out of King's Lynn until 1756. He had paid his dues to the Sailors' Hospital in King's Lynn since its establishment until he moved to Boston with his family in 1756, when he began to pay into the Boston Hospital fund. However he was lost at sea on 26 March 1757. As Henry Baker paid the greatest part of his Sailors' Hospital contributions in Lynn, the widow petitions the Board of Trustees of King's Lynn for relief.
1 paper

Petition of Elizabeth Blade, widow of James Blade, mariner, 1 Sep 1757
Two years previously to this petition, James Blade was lost at sea. His widow, Elizabeth, was left with two small children. She was paid two shillings a week for the maintenance of herself and her family. Since the previous June, the petitioner has been gravely afflicted with rheumatic disease, which has left her unable to work to supplement her allowance. She can therefore not afford to support herself and requests that her allowance be reviewed and increased if possible.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Huggins, master of the Saxon of King's Lynn, and John Campbell of the same vessel, concerning John Fuller, mariner, 2 Sep 1757
On 20 of June 1757, after returning from a voyage to Hull, John Fuller was hoisting a cask of pitch on board the Saxon when it fell upon his foot cutting it badly and thus rendering him unfit for any work for over a month.
Endorsed 6 Oct 1757
1 paper

Petition by Mary Valentine, widow of Robert Valentine, mariner, to the mayor of Lynn, 4 Oct 1757
Mary Valentine had received two shillings a week from the customs house since her husband's death. However in the past month she has become ill and has required a doctor and a nurse to care for her. She has therefore run up larger expenses that she can afford to pay and as it looks as though she will continue in ill health for some time she requests that her payments from the customs house be increased.
Endorsed 6 Oct 1757
1 paper

Certificate of John Grant, master of the John and Jane of King's Lynn, and William Winterton, mariner, concerning James Macintosh, mariner, 19 Oct 1757
On 25 August 1957, whilst in port at Sunderland, James Macintosh was taken with a fever that continued for the rest of the voyage home. He remains too ill to go out of doors.
Endorsed 3 Nov 1757.
1 paper

Certificate of John Ayre, master and commander of the Neptune of King's Lynn, and Robert Walker, mariner of the Neptune, concerning John Bell, mariner, 3 Nov 1757, with two bills for medical expenses incurred by John Bell, Jan-Feb 1757
On 20 of January 1757, whilst preparing to sail to Newcastle and Lisbon, John Bell fell from the lower deck into the hold and injured his head so that he was unable to go on the voyage.
Endorsed 3 Nov 1757.
3 papers

Certificate of Peter Sorenson, master of the Francis of King's Lynn, and William Robinson, mate of the same vessel, concerning James Long, mariner, 4 Nov 1757
James Long came on board the Francis in good health for a voyage to Sunderland. During the journey, he became very ill and on their arrival at Sunderland, on 17 July 1757, the ship put him ashore where he incurred costs of ?3 12s. for his treatment and lodgings.
Endorsed Jan 1758.
1 paper

Certificate of John Giles, late master of the Hampton Court of King's Lynn, and Nicholas Ransome, carpenter of the same vessel, concerning Charles Cragge, mariner, 28 Nov 1757
On 13 August 1757, Charles Cragge came on board the Hampton Court in good health for a voyage to Stockholm. However, on the 22 October the ship foundered. On 24 October, as Charles Cragge was going ashore with other members of the crew in one of the ships boat, the action of the sea washed the boat against his leg trapping and bruising it badly.
Endorsed 1 Dec 1757.
1 paper

Petition of the widow Edith Murray, 1 Dec 1757
The widow was stricken with illness, which has prevented her from working and therefore supporting herself and her child. She therefore requests charity until she is better.
1 paper

Petition of James Mackintosh, mate of the Francis of King's Lynn, of which Robert Blyth is the master, 1 Dec 1757, endorsed with affidavit by a Mr Hebham as to Mr Mackintosh's medical care.
During December 1756, James Mackintosh sailed to Amsterdam and due to unknown circumstances the ship had to remain there all winter. On its way home, the ship was attacked by a French privateer and its master, Robert Blyth, was taken by the enemy ship. Mr Mackintosh therefore did not get back to Lynn until 12 April 1757. He then contracted his current illness on a subsequent voyage to Sunderland and has been ill ever since. The affidavit of Mr Hebham states that Mr Mackintosh has been under the care of a Mr Fysh for the last two months with an ague and rheumatism but is now recovering.
1 paper

Certificate of James Baily, mate of the Providence of King's Lynn, of which Benjamin Bryan is master, and Charles Spicer, mariner of the same vessel, concerning James Clarke, mariner, 2 Nov 1757
On 13 October 1757, James Clarke joined the Providence in good health for a voyage to Shields. On 23 October, when they were coming out of Firrmouth Haven, James Clarke was helping to haul up the anchor when he crushed his middle left finger severely damaging the first joint and rendering him incapable of duty.
Endorsed 1 Dec 1757.
1 paper

Letter from the Trustees of the Boston Board of Disabled Seamen relating to the petition of the widow Baker, 17 Dec 1757
Mr Jackson, of the Board of Trustees for Disabled Seamen in Boston, writing to his counterpart, Mr Underwood, in the Board of Trustees in Kings Lynn, relates the situation surrounding the Widow Baker's allowance. As the income of the Boston Board was only about twelve pounds a year and they had to administer to 14 other pensioners, they could not give the widow Baker a monthly allowance. However they were going to consider her case, although any pension they gave her would not amount to more than 10 shillings. Mr Jackson added in a postscript that the original allowance they had afforded the widow was as big a one as they had ever afforded.
1 paper

Certificate of John Giles, late master of the Hampton Court of King's Lynn, and John Stancliff, late mate of the same vessel, concerning Moulton Rutter, mariner, 20 Dec 1757
During March 1757, Moulton Rutter sailed on aboard the Hampton Court in good health on a voyage to Stockholm. Three weeks into the journey, whilst they were at Hamburg, Moulton Rutter fell ill with an ague and a fever, this continued on to Stockholm where he had to pay a man to do his duties for a fortnight and pay him from his own wages. He also had to pay an apothecary ?1 8s. 6d. for treatment. On the return voyage his illness prevented him from performing his duty and once home it also prevented him from going to sea for some time.
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Best, master of the Judith of King's Lynn, and Lars Kiellmarch, mate of the same vessel, concerning Matthew Watton, mariner, 20 Dec 1757
On 12 September 1757, Matthew Watton came on board the Judith in good health for a voyage to Sunderland or Shields. On 18 September whilst in Shields he suffered a fit of ague and fever, which continued after the ship had returned to Lynn.
Endorsed 5 Jan 1758
1 paper

A letter to the widow Towers from Richard Burroughs concerning an accident sustained by her grandson, Richard Briggs, 30 Dec 1757
A few days before, Richard Briggs slipped and fell on the main deck during a journey to London and broke his thigh. Richard Burroughs was looking after him and making sure that his thigh was set properly. He wrote to the widow Towers to ensure that she contacted the Board of Trustees to get money sent to Norwich to pay for her grandson's care and passage home when he was well. He also requests that she go to see his mother to tell her he will be visiting in a fortnight.
See also 13 Apr 1758.
1 paper

Petition of Mary Valentine, widow of Robert Valentine, mariner, nd.
Mary Valentine requested that the Board of Trustees for King's Lynn increase her current pension of two shillings a week. She has been badly affected by rheumatism in her arm for some time now and needs someone to take care of her. Therefore her pension was not enough to support her.
Endorsed 5 Jan 1758
1 paper

Petition of William Brigg, able seaman of the Industry, nd.
On 18 October 1757, William Brigg went aboard the Industry in good health for a voyage to Newcastle. On 7 November, whilst the ship was in Lynn roads, William Brigg was rowing the master to the ship when a sudden pain, most likely a sprain caused by rowing, seized him and he was therefore unable to perform his duty.
Endorsed 5 Jan 1758.
1 paper

Petition of Edith Murray, nd.
Edith Murray stated in her petition that she is still too weak to work and support herself and that further charity is required.
Endorsed 5 Jan 1758.
1 paper

Petition of William Garett, mariner, nd.
William Garett petitioned the Board of Trustees for an increase in his weekly allowance as his current amount of two shillings was insufficient to support himself and his family, consisting of a wife and two small children, as he was almost totally blind and unable to work at all.
Endorsed 5 Jan 1758
1 paper

Petition of the widow Neville, nd.
The widow Neville, who receives an allowance from the Board of Trustees, has been ill for some time. She has required a surgeon to attend her and a nurse to look after her. This has caused her great expense and she requests an increase in her allowance to be able to support herself.
Endorsed 5 Jan 1758.

Certificate of John Hubbard, master of the brig Charles, of King's Lynn, and Edward Watts, mate of the same vessel, concerning Joseph Clarke, mariner, 16 Feb 1758, with two receipts for lodging and medical care, Jan 1758 and n.d., and a certificate by a Mr Alkinson as to Joseph Clarke's illness, 21 Jan 1758
On 26 December 1757, Joseph Clarke boarded the Charles in good health for a voyage to Blyth. On 31 December whilst in Blyth Harbour he became ill with a cold which then turned into a fever. Due to his illness and his inability to do his duty Joseph Clarke had to find lodgings in Blyth where he incurred costs of 12 shillings and 1 penny for an apothecary and 1 guinea for nursing and lodging. These costs are evident the attached receipts.
Endorsed 2 Mar 1758.
4 papers

Certificate of Henry Crow, master of the Joseph of King's Lynn, and Thomas Nickleson, mate of the same vessel, concerning William Gregory, mariner, 26 Feb 1758
On 23 Feb 1758, William Gregory came on board the Joseph in good health for a voyage to Sunderland. On 26 Feb, as he was hauling up the anchor, the capstan bar stuck him on the head severely bruising it. He has been rendered incapable of going to sea and needs a surgeon to attend him.
Endorsed 2 Mar 1758.
1 paper

Petition of John Blois, mariner aboard the Diana of King's Lynn, nd.
On 16 January 1757, during a battle with a French privateer in the Mediterranean, John Blois received a wound to the head. The French then kept him prisoner in Marseilles for nearly ten months. On returning home, through a prisoner exchange, he is still unable to perform his duty owing to his wound.
Endorsed 2 Mar 1758
1 paper

Certificate of Thomas Nevile, master of the Mercury of King's Lynn, and Thomas Henley, late mate of the same vessel, concerning Richard Seales, mariner, 24 Mar 1758
During November 1757, Richard Seales sailed with the Mercury in good health for a voyage to London. On the return voyage he became ill with a cold and a fever and as a result the ship put him ashore on 8 February 1758. He has continued to be ill ever since, is unable to work and requires the care of an apothecary.
1 paper

Letter from Richard Burroughs to Mr Dewson concerning Richard Briggs, 13 Apr 1758
Mr Burroughs requests the help of Mr Dewson in the resolution of the matter concerning the boy Richard Briggs who fell and broke his thigh whilst on board a ship. Mr Burroughs had written to the boy's grandmother to attempt to get reimbursement for the costs incurred by the boy's treatment. The grandmother, the widow Towers, had replied saying that she had secured a promise from a gentleman on the Board of Trustees for the money. However that was in January, he had heard nothing since then, and the boy is ready to travel, either home or elsewhere. He was also under pressure from several gentlemen to settle the charges for the boy's treatment which he did not want to pay as he did not believe he should have to settle the charges having six children himself and the boy was not a relation.
1 paper

Certificate of Gill Cromer, master of the Partridge of King's Lynn, and Isaac Morten, mate of the same vessel, concerning James Harrison, mariner, 8 May 1758
On 9 February 1758, James Harrison boarded the Partridge in good health for a voyage to London and Sunderland. On 1 April, when they were in Sunderland, James Harrison was engaged in hoisting a hogshead of sugar out of the hold with the help of other members of the crew when he collapsed insensible in the mate's arms. A member of the crew carried him down below where he lived for about ten hours. He voided a great deal of blood both before and after he died.
Endorsed 1 Jun 1758.
1 paper

Certificate of John Hubbard, master of the Jane and Elizabeth of King's Lynn, concerning Archibald Crock, mate of the same vessel, 17 May 1758
On 9 May 1758, John Hubbard sent Archibald Crock on shore in King's Lynn to buy a piece of ship's equipment from Robert Pursglove, the blockmaker. While there, he fell from a cupboard on which he was standing and fell downstairs breaking his right arm and rendering him unfit for duty.
Endorsed 1 Jun 1758.
1 paper

Receipt for medical care given to William Linny, 10 May 1757, with note of trustees' rejection of the bill, 6 Jul 1758
A receipt for the setting of fractures of both legs and medicines, amounting to ?5. 5s. [Linny is probably William Linay, master of the Elizabeth, injured on 10 May 1757.]
Date of Trustees' meeting 6 July 1758.
1 paper

Letter from Mr Charlton of the Board of Trustees for Disabled Seamen in the port of Sunderland, concerning the petition of James Long, mariner, 5 Jun 1758
Replying to a previous request by the King's Lynn Board of Trustees concerning James Long, Charlton states that Mr Long had fallen ill of smallpox whilst in the port of Sunderland and in being cured there incurred a cost of ?3 12s. On his return to King's Lynn, he took his case to the King's Lynn Board. They contacted the Sunderland Board and sent an affidavit of James Long's condition signed by a Peter Sorenson and William Robinson. The Sunderland Board had considered the case at a meeting but decided that the case did not fit the conditions laid out in the Act, which regulates the terms of the Board's payment of funds. The Act refers to a seaman being injured in the course of his duty: suffering from smallpox does not fit these conditions. Therefore Mr Charlton informs the Lynn Board of Trustees that the Sunderland Board cannot meet the costs of James Long's treatment.
Endorsed 6 Jul 1758.
1 paper

Certificate concerning John Campbell, master of the Prudent Mary of King's Lynn, and four others of his men, Oliver Martin, Thomas Pearson, James Gathercole and John Campbell, 23 Jun 1758
During a voyage, a French man of war took John Campbell and four other of his crew prisoner and took them to Norway. From there they took passage home with Captain Hans Barry that cost, for all five of them, ?2 2s.
The back of the letter has an affidavit and receipt signed by Hans Barry confirming the above.
Endorsed 6 Jul 1758
1 paper

Petition of Mary Wright, 27 Jun 1758
Mary Wright wrote to the Board of Trustees in King's Lynn to request that they considered increasing her allowance as otherwise she would have to go into their Hospital to be looked after, as she did not have enough money to support herself.
Endorsed 6 Jul 1758
1 paper

Certificate of Tobias Sporne, master of the Wisbeech of King's Lynn, and Thomas Hardy, mate of the same vessel, concerning Andrew Olson, 26 Jul 1758, with draft letter from the King's Lynn Board of Trustees to Mr Thomas Alderson in Bridlington concerning Andrew Olson, 3 Aug 1758
On 27 June 1758, Andrew Olson boarded the Wisbeech in good health for a voyage to Newcastle. On 30 June between four and five o'clock whilst the ship was entering Bridlington Bay, Andrew Olson was bending the buoy ropes to the bower anchor. A north-easterly wind was blowing and this caused the ship to cant and the bower anchor to fall on Andrew Olsen's leg, breaking it. The ship put him ashore at Bridlington Bay where he was to get the leg set and wait for it to heal before he could return home.
The letter recovers the above events but also requests that the Bridlington Board of Trustees for disabled seamen looks after and covers the costs of Andrew Olson's treatment until he is fit enough to return to King's Lynn. The Lynn Board of Trustees promised to reimburse the costs incurred.
Endorsed 3 Au

For years 1747-1750, 1752-1757, 1759, 1760. Draft appointment, 1747.

Yearly bundles, 1755-1758 and 1760-1771; loose papers, mainly re payment of surgeons and secretary's salaries and expenses, 1756-1767, 1771-1776, 1790-1794. With letter re death of Captain Blyth, 1802; certificate of transfer of stock donated by Samuel Lane, with declaration of trust, 1813; receipt for secretary's salary and expenses, 1821.

For years 1760, 1789-1793, 1820-1822, 1826-1827; with list of ships at the port of Lynn and names of owners, undated.

With copy case and legal opinion on Widow Baker's case, 1757.