Outlines Authority and Jurisdiction for Sea Vessels
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Title
Outlines Authority and Jurisdiction for Sea Vessels
Description
The Secretary of War will immediately provide instructions for army vessels to protect coasts. Theorizes about the constitutionally-based powers of the President over the army and the navy. Refers to the act of 1 July 1797. Outlines regulations for prisoners on vessels.
year created
1798
month created
05
day created
18
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
John Adams
James McHenry
Congress
the President
Commanders
notable location
War Department
document number
1798051800201
page start
1
number of pages
7
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (7 pages) | KFQ10 (7 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: James McHenry Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |