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- GLC#
- GLC01470
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- August 1, 1801
- Author/Creator
- Madison, James, 1751-1836
- Title
- to Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Age of Jefferson & Madison
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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