Memorandum regarding neutral vessels
Document 1797Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent power has a right to search a neutral ship and carry the vessel back to their country for a trial. McHenry adds that the United States has no obligation to return deserters from British vessels, and fully condemns impressment.
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Draft Document
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Discusses rules of engagement between a neutral vessel and a belligerent power. Questions whether or not a neutral vessel has a right resist - by force - a search of their ship, or if a belligerent power has a right to search a neutral ship and carry the vessel back to their country for a trial. McHenry adds that the United States has no obligation to return deserters from British vessels, and fully condemns impressment.
Date
1797
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Recipient
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Document number
1797999900801
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1
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Draft; final document is 1797999900901 (img BRI13)
Notable persons
James McHenry
President
merchants
French
Timothy Pickering
British
deserters
seaman
Congress
Liston
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
sailors
Notable locations
France
courts
Britain
Notable items
Vessels
trial
laws
examination
cargo
statute
treaty