Regarding detention of ship William
Document 1793Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson writes about the detention of the ship William. Detaining her within the limits of protection. Detention can only be by the military. Takes liberty of submitting whether the governor should take possession of the vessel. Mentions the President is much engaged and it is a plain case and may require immediate interpretation. Document is highly illegible.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson writes about the detention of the ship William. Detaining her within the limits of protection. Detention can only be by the military. Takes liberty of submitting whether the governor should take possession of the vessel. Mentions the President is much engaged and it is a plain case and may require immediate interpretation. Document is highly illegible.
Date
06/22/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1793062240101
Page start
1
Note
Much is illegible.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Thomas Jefferson
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
vessel
ship
William