Maritime Papers: Letters of Marque and Reprisal
Scope and Contents
Record of commissions granted to captains authorized to engage & seize British merchant vessels as private men of war. Includes requests made to governor for issuance by ship owners, merchant backers or interested parties with reference to tonnage, armament, officers & crew, military stores, etc. as well as copy of instructions issued by Congress to commanders of vessels so commissioned.
Dates
- 1776-1780
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
No special restrictions unless otherwise specified.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is in the public domain unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to restrict reproduction of materials due to preservation concerns.
Extent
.02 Cubic Feet (1 volume) ; Volume 12" x 15" x 3"
Abstract
Privateer commissions granted by the Governor, 1776 - 1780
Arrangement
Chronological
Rhode Island Digital Archives
Accruals
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Source
- Rhode Island. Vice-Admiralty Court (1723-1786) (Organization)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rhode Island State Archives Repository
