Monroe, James, 1758-1831 An Act concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes & Prize Goods.

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GLC#
GLC04616
Type
Documents
Date
1812/06/26
Author/Creator
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Title
An Act concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes & Prize Goods.
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 34 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Copy of the act along with "Instructions for the Private Armed Vessels of the United States," in this case, issued to privateer Captain George Taylor of the ship Amiable. Issued one week after the declaration of war in the War of 1812. Signed by Monroe as secretary of state.

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