Correct Intepretation of the Act that Prohibits Arming of Belligerent Vessels in U.S. Ports
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Title
Correct Intepretation of the Act that Prohibits Arming of Belligerent Vessels in U.S. Ports
Description
Refers to embarrassing misconception of recent Act of Congress. Defines rebel action against the U. S., focusing on the war-like behavior of frigates acting without commissions. Expressed concern for frigates who have reconfigured or changed the shapes, purposes, and uses of the vessel. Strictly permitted is the arming and equipping of beligerent vessels for war or combat in any port of the United States. Oars given to French sailors presents concerns. Questions loyalty of contractors.
year created
1794
month created
09
day created
04
author
sent from location
Treasury Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Cited in Hamilton to Pickering, 01/02/1795.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Isaac Holmes
Alexander Hamilton
Governor
District Attorney
President
notable location
Treasury Department
Charlestown
Port Holes
Baltimore
notable item/thing
frigate
vessel
porthole
oars
notable idea/issue
combat
defense
war
offense
navigation
document number
1794090490000
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | PCD17 (4 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. | V:28, P:29 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Treasury Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Holmes | [unknown] | [n/a] |