Will Help

[ange]

Hi All,

Could anyone please help with this letter that was attached to a will I downloaded this morning from the National Archives, it is explaining to Ann Furmedge why her husbands will is invalid. I can read most of the beginning but I have no idea what the ending says, can anyone help?

Thanks
Ange

[oldtimer]

The will made in your favor by your husband Joseph Furnedge of H.M.S. Asia is herewith returned to you (crossed out) as it is not valid for Naval Wages or Prize-Money, in consequence of its not being witnessed by the Captain, nor .....   ......... assigned for the absence of his signature, as required by the Act 11.?4, ?20 Sec 48 which regulated the wills of Petty Offices and Seamen. Your husband may .......(Can't read any more!!!)

I am your obedt. Servt.

Inspector ....

[JenB]

I managed to get a little bit further!

Your husband may readily make another or have the present made good by an application.....

[Little Nell]

....as required by the Act II Geo 4 Cap 20? Sec 48, which regulates the Wills of Petty Officers and Seamen.....application by the Captain that he was ..... absent or his ?signature was written by ....


really bad writing!  Talk about slap dash.

Nell

[ange]

Hi,

Thanks for trying, I think he added the end bit after he had finished the letter and I'll have to admit defeat and say it is truly illegible! At least the will is readable:-)

Thanks again
Ange

[Danchaslyn]

 

H Ange

The Will made in favour of your husband Joseph Furmedge of HMS Asia is herewith returned to you.
It is not valid for naval wages or prize money in consequence of it not being rectified by the Captain nor absence of his signature as required by Act 11 Geo 4 for Cape 20 Sec 48 which regulates the Wills of Petty Officers and seamen.

Your Obedient Servant
Inspector
Signature
25th  ?  47

'Scribble...... Your husband may readily make another by seeking   application  by the......he has written about in his.........'

[mike175]

Just found this thread and had to have a go . . . 

"The Will made in your favour by your husband Joseph Furmedge of H.M.S. Asia is herewith returned to you and I have to acquaint you that as it is not valid for Naval Wages or Prize-Money in consequence of its not being witnessed by the Captain and so ceases being nor [--?--] [--?--] assigned for the absence of his signature as required by the Act 11 Geo 4, Cap 20, Sec 48, which regulates the Wills of Petty Officers and Seamen. - Your husband may readily make another or have the present made good by an application by the Captain that he was either absent or his signature was omitted by inadvertance."

Mike.

[Danchaslyn]

 

Mike175

Hi Mike

Am sure that Ange will be thrilled with your deciphering.............what a great job, it certainly looks like you cracked it!   

Cheers

Danchsalyn

 

[ange]

Hi Mike,

Danchsalyn is right I am thrilled, you got it spot on! Though I have no idea how you managed to read it

Thank you all so much for your efforts

Ange