Concerning the conduct of armed convoys
Document 1797McHenry asks the Attorney General about the proper conduct for armed convoys in protecting American merchants against searches by ships of war of belligerent powers.
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Description
McHenry asks the Attorney General about the proper conduct for armed convoys in protecting American merchants against searches by ships of war of belligerent powers.
Date
06/03/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797060300101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Charles Lee
James McHenry
navy
merchants
privateers
Notable locations
War Office
France
Spain
Notable items
Regulations
convoy
vessels
armed ships
gun ships
treaty