Item 33 - Testimoniale (Testimony)

Identity area

Reference code

MT NAM LCM-278-33

Title

Testimoniale (Testimony)

Date(s)

  • 17/05/1701 (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

1 legal process (ff.345-346)

Context area

Name of creator

(1697-1814)

Administrative history

It was a mercantile tribunal of the country. It was composed of a judge and two consuls who were supposed to be well versed in mercantile affairs. In the case of appeals the parties could ask that a body of merchants be convened in the manner laid downRead more

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Crew members testify on what happened when a storm hit their vessel 'Il Marchese', whose captain was Francesco Ponsett.

Conditions of access and use area

Language of material

  • Italian

Script of material

  • Latin

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Physical description: dimensions: 22.5cm x 20cm; support: paper; condition: Water damage, fraying edges.

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Date of review: 20/02/2025

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

  • Latin

Archivist's note

Catalogued by: Vanessa Buhagiar; reviewed by Samuel Azzopardi