Maritime Papers: Letters of Marque and Reprisal

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Maritime Papers: Letters of Marque and Reprisal

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Abstract: Privateer commissions granted by the Governor, 1776 - 1780

Scope and Content: Record of commissions granted to captains authorized to engage & seize British merchant vessels as private men of war. Includes requests made to governor for issuance by ship owners, merchant backers or interested parties with reference to tonnage, armament, officers & crew, military stores, etc. as well as copy of instructions issued by Congress to commanders of vessels so commissioned.

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Maritime Papers: Letters of Marque

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2021-04-20