Original Manuscript, signed by the Agent: “Account Sales of the Cargo of the french Brig L’Heureux, whereof Montfort was Master, captured on the 13th March 1811 by H.M. Sloops Redwing and Nautilus and condemned in the Vice Admiralty Court of Malta on the 10th April 1811 - the Vessel to stand over for a claim on behalf of a British Proprietor until 12th May 1812.” by NAVAL PRIZES. Sale of French Brig L’Heureux, Malta, 1811

Malta, 18 July 1811. 3 pp. 12 x 8 inches, in good condition. This document, the final account of the sale of prize, itemises the cargo of the French brig: 8 sacks yellow berries; 100 hides; 1 box Ostrich feathers; 5 bales Flax; 1 bark Gum Arabic, etc. and gives the results of their sale at Public Auction, less the considerable auction charges, “Attendance of a Health Officer”, “Postage of Prize Lists to London”, registration, quarantine, labour, canvas and twine for making new bales, “maintenance of Prisoners during Quarantine”, “Duty for Greenwich Hospital”, brokerage, agency fees.