As to other spots of bother, there was a Frederick Ainslie aged 22 on the ship Corsica arrived New York from Nassau in August 1863, a gentleman born England.
The New York Times of 30 August 1863 carried this report:
"ARREST OF AN ENGLISH LORD. On the arrival of the British steamer Corsica at Jersey City, Friday, a complaint was preferred by I.D. HARRIS against FREDERICK AINSLIE, charging him with having stolen during the passage, a draft on the Bank of England, amounting to £300. The accused, who is reported to be a Lord, denied the charge, and appeared to be very much surprised when taken into custody; but upon examining his trunk the draft was discovered at the bottom among a number of other papers. The proof being conclusive against the Lord, he sent for his friend HARRIS, and after asking forgiveness and promising to make the matter satisfactory, the parties appeared before Recorder MARTINDALE, and the complaint was withdrawn. They both occupied the same stateroom on the passage to this port, and appeared to be on the most intimate terms until HARRIS discovered his loss, when he ordered the accused to procure another berth. It is furthermore alleged that no less than twenty-five persons came in this steamer from Havana, who, for the past eighteen months have been engaged in the blockading business, and having made considerable money, are now on their way to England."
