Deposition of Pietro Musquetto concerning Matthew Trei 's (Mateu Triay) death.
Deposition # 20 of 21 given between May 7 and May 20, 1777 20. CO5/557:465 East Florida
Pietro Musquettro, being duly sworn saith: That he was present when Matthew Trei (Mateu Triay - PDR), a servant of Dr. Turnbull's, was in the field at work when Nichola Moveritte, the Corporal, was quarreling with Joseph Spinata (Joseph Espineta - PDR) who was standing close by the said Matthew Trei; and saw the said Nichola Moveritte lift up an axe and throw at the said Joseph Spinata, but missed him and hit the said Matthew Trei in the head and killed him.
Pietro Musquetto his mark Sworn the 10 day of May, 1777, before Spencer Man J.P.
Deposition faithfully reproduced from microfilm of the original document given in Catalan, Italian and other languages, recorded in English with assistance from interpreters. Names are recorded as translated with Catalan spelling in parentheses, transcribed by Wayne Pearce.
On the ships list after Maria is Triay, Mateu, Minorca
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