Ships of Belligerent Nations
Document 1794Cabinet decision regarding rules for the departure of ships of belligerent nations from the ports of the United States. The Cabinet asserts that any vessel of war belonging to a belligerent nation in United States waters has violated the "laws of nations" and that the government may seize her cargo. Likely referring to British or French ships.
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Printed Document
Description
Cabinet decision regarding rules for the departure of ships of belligerent nations from the ports of the United States. The Cabinet asserts that any vessel of war belonging to a belligerent nation in United States waters has violated the "laws of nations" and that the government may seize her cargo. Likely referring to British or French ships.
Date
06/16/1794
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1794061600100
Note
Copy, RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters, 1790-1799, National Archives; LC, Domestic Letters of the Department of State, Vol. 6, January 2-June 26, 1794, National Archives.
Notable persons
Cabinet
foreign ministers
William Bradford
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Europe
Notable items
Vessel
war
merchandise
ports
ships
belligerent nations