The Old Crew of the Ship U.S.
Document 1800The author uses the metaphor of the United States as a foundering ship whose able officers have certainly earned their wages. One of these gentlemen is adept at proclamations so Judge Chase is urged to study his last composition for hidden and mystical meaning. The other gubernatorial chief cannot be too highly praised for his sagacity and profound skills in the laws of nations.
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The author uses the metaphor of the United States as a foundering ship whose able officers have certainly earned their wages. One of these gentlemen is adept at proclamations so Judge Chase is urged to study his last composition for hidden and mystical meaning. The other gubernatorial chief cannot be too highly praised for his sagacity and profound skills in the laws of nations.
Date
1800
Author
Repository
Document number
1800999990101
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1
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Partially illegible.
No author or recipient is shown but, based on content, the author is presumed to be McHenry.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Talbot
Judge Chase
pilots
mutineers
Notable items
friendly power
wages
nautiral ship