Orders for Captain Richard Dale
Document 1798Dale to be governed by certain instructions which relate to the prevention of violations of jurisdictional rights and to self defense. Describes the range of jurisdiction of United States coast; what action to take if attacked on the high seas; cruising ground; circumstances for receiving additional orders; engaging of a pilot and requirement to maintain a journal of proceedings.
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Description
Dale to be governed by certain instructions which relate to the prevention of violations of jurisdictional rights and to self defense. Describes the range of jurisdiction of United States coast; what action to take if attacked on the high seas; cruising ground; circumstances for receiving additional orders; engaging of a pilot and requirement to maintain a journal of proceedings.
Date
05/22/1798
Author
Recipient
Document number
1798052215102
Notable persons
Captain Richard Dale
James McHenry
pilot
Congress
pirate
Notable locations
coast
bays
rivers
inlets
sounds
high seas
cruising ground
Virginia Capes
Long Island
Capes of Delaware
Cape Henlopen
Cape James
Gosport Virginia
Norfolk
Notable items
vessels
letters of marquee and reprisal
commerce
ships
papers
regular commission
journal
USS Chesapeake