Measures to Be Taken Relative to a Sloop Fitted Out as a Privateer
Document 1793The three cabinet members respond to the request of the President regarding the disposition of the sloop "Polly" taken by the State of New York. They advise that the vessel should be turned over to the civil power until it is determined, by legal proceedings or otherwise, that if she is to be used for hostile purposes, she should be seized by the Governor of New York pending further advice of the General Government.
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Document Signed
Description
The three cabinet members respond to the request of the President regarding the disposition of the sloop "Polly" taken by the State of New York. They advise that the vessel should be turned over to the civil power until it is determined, by legal proceedings or otherwise, that if she is to be used for hostile purposes, she should be seized by the Governor of New York pending further advice of the General Government.
Date
06/12/1793
Author
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1793061200000
Note
The document was approved by Jefferson, Knox, and Hamilton. It is in the handwriting of Jefferson.
Notable persons
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
the President [Washington]
French and other citizens
beligerent powers
Attorney of the U.S. for the district of New York
aliens
said offenders
Governor of New York [Clinton]
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
opinion of the heads of the three departments [Cabinet]
letter from Governor Clinton
sloop "Polly" now called the "Republican"
civil power
said vessel and her appurtenances
proceedings at law
armament
no judiciary process
hostile purpose
Memorial of the British minister
British brigantine "Catherine': French frigete the "Embuscade"
limits of the protection of the U.S.
harbour of New York
proper court