Military Force in Stopping Vessels
Document 1800Capt. Morris observes that his command is often asked to use military force in stopping vessels, containing fugitives, or quelling mutinies and wants to know the government's orders regarding these kinds of actions.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Capt. Morris observes that his command is often asked to use military force in stopping vessels, containing fugitives, or quelling mutinies and wants to know the government's orders regarding these kinds of actions.
Date
03/18/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort McHenry
Collection
Document number
1800031860000
Note
Cited in Hamilton to Morris, 03/22/1800. Extract
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Staats Morris
fugitives
garrison
Notable locations
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Maryland
post
port
Notable items
vesses
boats
ships