Charges of Piracy
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Charges of Piracy
Description
Capt. Merchant is facing charges of piracy though Condy doubts his guilt. If the charges are upheld, it is doubtful that the vessel and its cargo will be released. If the charges are proven false, Merchant will regain possession of the vessel and its cargo. Samuel Hodgdon's son is involved.
short description
Charges of Piracy
year created
1800
month created
08
day created
19
author
sent from location
Georgetown, Columbia
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Jeremiah Condy
Mr. Page, Deputy Collector of Alexandria
Captain Merchant
Attorney General
Charles Lee, Attorney General
your son
underwriters
notable location
Philadelphia
Georgetown
Columbia
District of Columbia
Alexandria
notable item/thing
affidavit
accusation of piracy
piracy
extreme doubt
vessel
real dangers
money
no compensation
tackle
guns
ammunition
cargo
document number
1800081980201
page start
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | XOR13 (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:149 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | XOR13a (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:149 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Jeremiah Condy | Georgetown, Columbia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |