Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01470 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed letter signed Date: August 1, 1801 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Circular letter instructing the recipients to issue only the enclosed sample Sea-letter (not included) to vessels so that ships owned by American citizens could be identified (and property protected) and fraud from forged seals and sea-letters could be prevented. Also discusses issuing certificates of health to avoid unnecessary quarantines and the consuls' duties relating to the relief of seamen. Letter signed as Secretary of State.
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