[2] See [document 45], above, [note 80].
[3] A bilander was a small two-master, with the mainsail of lateen form.
[4] The Lisbon Merchant, Captain Porteen. Ringrose, p. 212.
[5] Or perhaps Ermine.
THE SALAMANDER.
48. Petition of Paul Sharrett and Claes Pietersen. August 2, 1681.[1]
To the Honnorable Simon Bradstreet Esq. Governor, Thomas Danforth Esqr Dept. Governor, and the Rest of the Honnorable Assistants to sitt in Boston on the 4th of this Instant August 1681 as A Court of Admiraltie or Assistants
The humble petition Libell and Complaint of Paul Sherrot Lift.[2] and Cloyse petterson, Mate or Pilot of the Ship or prize called the Salamander, now belonging to the great prince the Duke of Brandenburge, Burden one hundred Tonns or thereaboute, Loaden with Brandy and wynes—