José de la Cruz → Gov. Alta Calif.: forwards the decree on the capture of the Anglo-American corvette 'Mercurio' by the Spanish frigate 'La Flora.' Not treated as a *corso* prize (the two states at peace), so ordered: a formal investigation of the illicit trade by the *Mercurio*'s captain Mr. George Ayres (Jorge Eyers) on the California coasts, and of why Don Nicolás de Noé (cmdr. of the *Flora*) boarded & seized her — a *comiso* matter under the Governor as Territorial Hacienda judge; per R.O. 25 Dec 1790 & 10 Aug 1802. Embeds Calleja's order (México 24 Apr 1814): Ayres was mistreated — robbery of cargo/effects, violence to his family — so secure his goods, don't bother him or separate him from his family, prevent extortion
| Date | 1816-04-24 (exact) |
|---|---|
| From | Guadalajara |
| Series | Provincial State Papers |
| Tomo | XX |
| Original tomo page | i.364–? (R.O. of Calleja, México 24 Apr 1814) |
| Savage copy page | 95–97 |
| Scan leaf | n94–n96 |
| Document type | transcription |
| Source | Savage abstract |
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