Illegal capture of American vessels by the British
Document 1796Addresses complaints from American merchants on the illegal capture of vessels by Great Britain, in violation of the Jay Treaty. McHenry insists that the only solution right now is to have Congress make a loan to the victims of these British actions for reimbursement.
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Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Description
Addresses complaints from American merchants on the illegal capture of vessels by Great Britain, in violation of the Jay Treaty. McHenry insists that the only solution right now is to have Congress make a loan to the victims of these British actions for reimbursement.
Date
1796
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796999900101
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1
Notable persons
Robert Oliver
James McHenry
British
petitioners
Congress
merchants
Democratic-Republicans
Notable locations
Great Britain
courts
Notable items
Vessels
ships
treaty
loan