Prohibiting the Exportation of Arms and Ammunition
Item
Type
Printed Document Signed
Title
Prohibiting the Exportation of Arms and Ammunition
Description
(CIRCULAR) Notification of a temporary ban on the exportation of arms and ammunition. Enclosed is a translation of a Decree of the National Convention altering the national flag of France.
year created
1794
month created
05
day created
28
author
sent from location
Treasury Department
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
notable location
Treasury Department
France
notable item/thing
arms
ammunition
Decree of the National Convention [of France]
national flag of France
notable idea/issue
sale
exportation
document number
1794052890001
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
A Hamilton Esq. with the act prohibiting
the exportation of arms
and
Decree of the Convention
of France alternating the Flag
May 28, 1794
(CIRCULAR) TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 28th, 1794.
SIR,
AN act has just passed the Legislature prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, &c. a copy of which is herewith enclosed for your Government.
I request that you will particularly enjoin it upon the proper officers to pay an immediate and strict attention to the due execution of the said act.
The enclosed is a translation of a Decree of the National Convention, making an alternation in the National Flag of France, which is transmitted for information.
With great consideration, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant
A Hamilton
the exportation of arms
and
Decree of the Convention
of France alternating the Flag
May 28, 1794
(CIRCULAR) TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 28th, 1794.
SIR,
AN act has just passed the Legislature prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, &c. a copy of which is herewith enclosed for your Government.
I request that you will particularly enjoin it upon the proper officers to pay an immediate and strict attention to the due execution of the said act.
The enclosed is a translation of a Decree of the National Convention, making an alternation in the National Flag of France, which is transmitted for information.
With great consideration, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant
A Hamilton
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | EAA24 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | f: 1757-1804 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Treasury Department | [n/a] |