The Court Case against Daniel Hartwell (1806-1807)

As a result of Daniel's insubordination during the voyage of the ship Rachel in 1802-1805, a case was filed in the Salem, Massachusetts, Court of Common Pleas by the ship's owners.. The court documents below are listed in chronological order. Daniel was victorious and awarded nearly $400 in two judgments by the Court.

Court Papers - Jan 1804

Due to Daniel $24.70

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Court Papers - 11 Jan 1806

Writ against Calvin Bunker for $24.70

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Writ - 8 Feb 1806

Hartwell v. Bunker $28.40 + $13.43

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Newspaper Notice - 28 Feb 1806

A Notice in the Salem Gazette from Joseph Winn, one of the Rachel's owners, to not accept Daniel Hartwell's $400 note

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Court Record - 17 Mar 1807

Demand against Daniel Hartwell

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$24.90 Judgment for Daniel - Mar 1807

Victory for Daniel

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$366.70 Judgment for Daniel - Mar 1807

Another victory for Daniel