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- GLC#
- GLC08151
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- July 1, 1805
- Author/Creator
- Madison, James, 1751-1836
- Title
- Circular to the Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States.
- Pagination
- 2 p. :
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Age of Jefferson & Madison
Discusses an act passed by Congress on 27 March 1804 pertaining to the registering of sea vessels. Mentions that the treasury department has no judicial authority in regards to disputes over lost vessels except that expressly given by United States law. Informs that official bonds given by the Consuls and Commercial agents require periodic renewal. Instructs consuls to send all publications in their district on epidemic diseases and quarantine regulations to the Department of State.
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