Commanders of Armed Vessels of United States

2 documents

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  Instructions to the commanders of warships to protect American trade

  05/19/1798 Draft Letter

  General instructions to commanders of armed vessels in the service of the United States in order to protect United States trade on the coast. Urges them to defend selves with all necessary force …

  James McHenry Papers
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  Instructions to Private Armed Vessels

  07/09/1800 Printed or published document

  These are Marshall's instructions for the private armed vessels of the United States, especially respecting rules of engagement with French vessels.

  Thomas Jefferson Papers