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Petition of William Gordon, writer in Dumfries, asking the Court to overturn the inner-house interlocutor in the action against the Rev. Mr Maitland, minister of Minigaff.

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Information of Arend Mehrtens and Mandatories, arguing that the vessel Der Friede was not abandoned after capture and recapture

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Richard Scougall and Company seek suspension of a decree against Mehrtens for expenses, arguing his misconduct caused cargo loss and wrongful detention.

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Information of Richard Scougall and Company, Merchants in Leith, arguing that the master of the Der Friede, Arend Mehrtens, is liable for loss incurred through his concealment of a French licence and subsequent capture of the vessel.

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Pursuer seeks preference over Burns and Wilson for balance due on slater work, challenging sheriff’s judgment inconsistent with prior findings and expenses attributable to Burns’ actions.

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Dispute over unpaid work/materials at Whiteshaw Farm Offices: contractor James Bennet, cautioners Burns and Cadzow, Steuart claims penalty for incomplete work.

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Defender seeks recovery of retained funds from arrestment, disputing inclusion of £30 paid to Burns as part of seized amount.

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Court decrees against Sir James Stewart Denham for unpaid sums and expenses in a reduction process initiated by Duncan Wright, with John Burns also liable for process costs.

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Defender condescends to admit contract with Bennet, his bankruptcy, and subsequent engagement with Burns and Wilson to complete work, asserting only £16 10s 4½ due to them after expenses.

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Answers by James Bennet, Robert Wilson, and John Burns to the petition of Duncan Wright, asserting that the slate work was not defective and requesting inspection by skilled slaters.