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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Collectors of the Customs of the United States

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03494 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed letter signed Date: 1 October 1803 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Circular letter discussing certificates issued to protect American seamen from impressment. Also asking for reports on the other "outrages committed by the cruisers of the belligerent powers." Signed as Secretary of State.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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