Violation of Sovereignty of U.S.
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Violation of Sovereignty of U.S.
Description
Discussed French privateers that sailed from Boston harbor. Knox noted that the Governors patriotism would lead him to support and enforce the law.
short description
Ltr, dir measures re French privateers.
year created
1793
month created
08
day created
19
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Governor Hancock
Henry Knox
notable location
War Department
France
Boston
United States
notable item/thing
armed and equipped as a privateer with a commission from France
letter which I had the honor to write you
show the measures which the executive has been constrained to take to prevent in future such flagrant violations of the rights and sovereignty of the United States
unless the measures which have been directed are promptly and cordially executed in the respective states we shall be in danger of being involved in all the evils of a war brought upon us by dishonorable practices which we have had the power to suppress
tried patriotism of your excellency affords the President the most solid ground of expectation that you will direct the highest vigilance to be used in respect to the subjects stated in my letter
President of the United States has instructed me to express to your excellency his extreme regret at receiving information that a vessel sailed from the harbour of Boston
document number
1793081900001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ATA12 (2 pages) | Collection: Charles Roberts Autograph Collection | Collection 743 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Hancock | [unknown] | [n/a] |