Dallas, Alexander James, 1759-1817 to Alexander James Dallas, Jr.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.14 Author/Creator: Dallas, Alexander James, 1759-1817 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 28, 1810 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; docket ; 24.8 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Dallas as U.S. District Attorney for eastern Pennsylvania to his 19-year-old son Alexander James Dallas, Jr. The father wanted his son to pass this letter along to the Port Collector. In reference to the slave trading ship "Eugenia." It appears the ship was captured for violating the 1808 law against the international slave trade. Dallas does not believe proceedings can be taken against Captain Calderon unless he is a citizen or resident of the United States. Dallas mentions that Mr. Newton, who appears to be Calderon's attorney, has filed suit and has gotten Calderon discharged without bail. Recommends backing off until more information and evidence can be collected from the Collector of Delaware or if documents from Mr. Newton can be obtained. The ship was probably in Philadelphia when this was written.
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