Letters of marque. Executive records.
Subject
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Scope Note: Originally, letters granted by a sovereign authorizing an individual to seize the subjects of a foreign state, or their goods, by way of retaliation or reprisal for injuries; later, specifically, any license or extraordinary commission granted by a government to a private person to command an armed vessel at sea to take an enemy's ships and merchandise.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Four letters of marque, 1796 and 1803, issued to John Horn and Francis Smyth, as commanders of the "Anna".
File
Identifier: Acc.6335
Scope and Contents
With insurance certificate, 1804, concerning the transport of slaves by sea from Bombay to Colombo.
Dates:
1796-1804.
Letters of marque., 1779.
File
Identifier: Acc.8468/115
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes charters and other formal documents, cash books, ledgers, estate papers and letters.
Dates:
1779.