Preventing Bail for Captain Merchants, Accused of Piracy
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Preventing Bail for Captain Merchants, Accused of Piracy
Description
Page discusses the case of Captain Merchants who, having been charged with piracy, escaped confinement and was recaptured.
year created
1800
month created
08
day created
17
author
sent from location
Collector's Office, Alexandria
recipient
sent to location
Accountant's Office, Washington
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Jeremiah Condy
Charles Page
Attorney General of the United States
Captain of the Brig "Ranger"
Mayor
Capt. Merchangs
notable location
Accountant's Office, Washington
Collector's Office, Alexandria
notable item/thing
affidavit
the brig "Patty"
bail
laws of the United States
acts of piracy
escape
close confinement
document number
1800081790001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZQX19 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 8 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Charles Page | Collector's Office, Alexandria | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Jeremiah Condy | Accountant's Office, Washington | [n/a] |