Seizure of a French Cruiser
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Seizure of a French Cruiser
Description
Pickering orders the seizure of a French cruiser and discusses U. S. laws and neutrality.
year created
1795
month created
01
day created
06
author
sent from location
Department of War
recipient
sent to location
New Bern
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Richard Dobbs Spaight, Governor of North Carolina
Timothy Pickering
Captain Brault
notable location
New Bern
Department of War
some port in the Chesapeake
Delaware River
Bombay
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
request of the President of the United States
requisite measures to be taken for seizing the above mentioned ship
her tackle furniture and stores
description of her and of her equipment
necessity of concealment
immediate cruise
cruiser contrary to our neutrality
law of the United States
such case provided has recently escaped from the river Delaware
report of the officers employed to seize her
ship called Les Jiemeaux (or "The Twins")
notable phrase
...apprehending the captain together with such of his officers and men as have participated with him in violating the laws of the United States.
Proof is positive that the ship has been unlawfully fitted out.
Proof is positive that the ship has been unlawfully fitted out.
document number
1795010600201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ASJ08 (2 pages) | Collection: Timothy Pickering Collection, 1776-1800 | R: 3951 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Pickering | Department of War | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Richard Dobbs Spaight | New Bern | [n/a] |