Unlawful Augmentation of Force
Document 1791Knox reminds the Governor of the changes that constitute an unlawful augmentation of force on either a belligerent vessel or a neutral vessel. Any unlawful augmentation must be dismantled.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox reminds the Governor of the changes that constitute an unlawful augmentation of force on either a belligerent vessel or a neutral vessel. Any unlawful augmentation must be dismantled.
Date
07/21/1791
Author
Collection
Document number
1791072100600
Note
The recipient is not shown except as the Governor of ____.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
beligerent powers
neutral nations
warring nations
the President [Washington]
Notable locations
port of Philadelphia
Notable items
vessels belonging to beligerent nations
unlawful incease or augmentation of force
mounting additional guns
altering the caliber or size of the guns
making new gun carriages
cutting new port holes
British letter of marque, ship "Jane"
arming such vessels
hostile intent
prohibitions of the Act of Congress
punishment of certain crimes against the United States