Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Circular letter about an act to protect U.S. seamen]

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GLC#
GLC00515
Type
Documents
Date
9 April 1803
Author/Creator
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Title
[Circular letter about an act to protect U.S. seamen]
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
3 p. : address ; Height: 35 cm, Width: 23 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Printed circular letter, labeled "Duplicate" at top, regarding an act to further protect American seamen. Mentions the slave trade. Addressed to Thomas Aborn, Commercial Agent of the U.S. at Cayenne. Signed in type by Thomas Jefferson as president and Aaron Burr as vice president.

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