Charges of Piracy
Document 1800Capt. Merchant is facing charges of piracy though Condy doubts his guilt. If the charges are upheld, it is doubtful that the vessel and its cargo will be released. If the charges are proven false, Merchant will regain possession of the vessel and its cargo. Samuel Hodgdon's son is involved.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Capt. Merchant is facing charges of piracy though Condy doubts his guilt. If the charges are upheld, it is doubtful that the vessel and its cargo will be released. If the charges are proven false, Merchant will regain possession of the vessel and its cargo. Samuel Hodgdon's son is involved.
Date
08/19/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Georgetown, Columbia
Document number
1800081980201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Jeremiah Condy
Mr. Page, Deputy Collector of Alexandria
Captain Merchant
Attorney General
Charles Lee, Attorney General
your son
underwriters
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Georgetown
Columbia
District of Columbia
Alexandria
Notable items
affidavit
accusation of piracy
piracy
extreme doubt
vessel
real dangers
money
no compensation
tackle
guns
ammunition
cargo