Arrival of "The Twins" in Connecticut
Document 1795Huntington refers to a letter from Pickering, and states that they have received the ship, The Twins, which has "escaped" from the Delaware River. Assures him that no action contrary to the laws of neutrality shall be taken.
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Norwich Jan. 22: 1795
Sir
I am favoured with your letter of the 6th instant with the description of the Ship called the Twins, lately escaped from the river Delaware.
Due attention Shall be paid to the Subject matter of your letter, to guard against all infraction [strikethrough: contrary to] [strikethrough: the] the laws of Neutrality & of the United States
With Sentiments of perfect Respect,
I have the honour to be
Your humble Servant
S— H—
Secretary for the department of war
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[marginalia: Copy of a letter to Secretary at War Jan. 23 — 95]
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Description
Huntington refers to a letter from Pickering, and states that they have received the ship, The Twins, which has "escaped" from the Delaware River. Assures him that no action contrary to the laws of neutrality shall be taken.
Date
01/22/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Norwich
Collection
Document number
1795012240001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
Samuel Huntington
Notable locations
Norwich
Delaware River
Notable items
The Twins
ship