CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12] — Page 330

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the cor

taken by

Sie Ihn Ewers in this

instance.

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324

Abstract of Evidence .

Mr. Mcknight.

hould not swear

that the Chief Just

lice

avas drunk on board Agencourt, as he is not sufficiently acquainted with the fudge's habits- Judge

state of

was in

of hilarity", as he, Mr. McKnight) himself had been fifty times". St might have been considered conspicuous

by

some, considering the judge's position

Alt Mercer.

Mr Walter the Admiral's Secretary

said to witness. Don't fuck to the

Chief Justice

because he is rather

excited, and you will only excite him

more". Heard some remarks mader

by people around, to the effect

teat

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2.

was excited by

winer

the Chief Justice If very great intexication, the Judge

real excitement constitutes

was intoxicated.

Mr. Sargent.

The Judge

was excited might

have taken a little too much wine-

saw

lime make

Gancing Judge

ow in

figures. was not engaged

in the Quadrille or Dance. _ was

in possession of a Drawing representing the Chief Justice dancing

Quarter deck - Was in

this drawing for

ore

the

possession of

days.

and

used it as an Convelope in sending

samething

to his Brother - Got possession of this picture shortly

after

the Entertainment:

& given

#

board the "Agincourt. Believes it was

by

Opt Cree

of

the "Vixen"

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