Regarding the British ship "William"
Document 1794The Secretary of State encloses papers regarding the British ship "William," a prize to a French vessel of war. Randolph is of the opinion that it is not proved that the ship was taken within the protection of American coasts, and therefore the ship ought to be delivered up to the captors.
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Printed Document
Description
The Secretary of State encloses papers regarding the British ship "William," a prize to a French vessel of war. Randolph is of the opinion that it is not proved that the ship was taken within the protection of American coasts, and therefore the ship ought to be delivered up to the captors.
Date
04/05/1794
Author
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1794040540000
Notable persons
William Bradford
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
French
British
Notable locations
Philadelphia
France
Britain
Notable items
Ship
vessel
war