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Lt. Poynter RN, Patrington
Sir 14 Nov /56
I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterdays date reporting that the Dutch Galliot "[?Maria Jana Jacob a Barendina]" is ashore at Kilnsea Gap and to acquaint you that the Dutch Consul has Telegraphed the same to the owner from whom a reply is expected tomorrow - when you shall be apprized of the result - The Master who is in Hull - is to call here tomorrow
JS

Mr J Stephenson Bridlington Quay
Dr Sir 15 Nov /56
The Droits in question were never reported, - and how I got hold of them I now forget, but if you can tell me, - where the men reside - that will aide me
JS

Mr Michael Tiddy Easington Coast Guard
Station 18 Nov /56
Having considered your report respecting the conduct of James and Carrick Mason on a late occasion when a number of Baskets of apples onions and Grapes came on shore in your district - when it appears that strong suspicion exists that they removed some of them from the Beach without your knowledge you are therefore to [?] your best endeavours to ascertain the fact