Navigating the Lower Saint Lawrence in the 19th Century.
 
Annex #15 ADM1/1254 69414
 No. 450  
 Prince at Spithead,   
17th July, 1815.		 
      Sir,
    I transmit to be laid before the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty a letter from James Galloway, Esquire, Captain of His Majesty's late ship Penelope requesting a court martial may be held to try himself, officers and crew for the loss of that ship, as also to try Walter Howell, a seaman of the said ship in the charges therein set forth.		  
    I am, Sir,    
  To J. W. Croker, Esqr. Your most  obedient, humble servant,  
     Admiralty   EAW Thornbrough,  
        Admiral  
 
 
Annex #16 ADM 1/1254 69414
 
    Note written July 18th, 1815, signed by Mr. Riley.

    Let the order be meeted out from the paper for by his crew, his officers, etc. for the loss of the ship also on send also enclosed letter.		  
 
 
Annex #17 ADM 1/4644 69414
     
Portsmouth,		  
      22nd July, 1815.  
  Sir,
    I beg leave to inclose to you the sentences of three Court Martials assembled at this port, for the trial of the undermentioned persons.

    Captain James Galloway, the officers and surviving ships company of His Majesty's late troop ship Penelope.

    Robert Cox, seaman of His Majesty's ship Ax..sta Lieutenant Charles St. Jacques, late a passenger on board His Majesty's schooner Grecian.		  
    I am,  Sir,  
      Your very obedient servant,  
         Greetham  
  J.W. Croker, Esqr.   By judgement of the .........  
 
 
Annex #18 ADM1/4645 69414
 
RoG 472		 
  Portsmouth, 30th August, 1815.    
  Sir,
    I beg leave to enclose to you the minutes of a Court Martial assembled at this port for the ........ Captain James Galloway, the officers and company of His Majesty's late troop ship Penelope.		  
    I am,  Sir,  
  P.S. The minutes of   your very obedient servant,  
  Capt. P....., Che Martial   W. Greetham.  
  shall be forwarded as   Deputy & Judge Advocate.  
  soon as that on ... McGee      
 
J. W. Croker, Esquire		      

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