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II. French Spoliation Claims, 1846-1923, undated

 Series
Identifier: SERIES II.

Scope and Contents

Series II. French Spoliation Claims contain information about French spoliation claims made on behalf of Captain John Sinclair by his granddaughter Eliza N. Blunt and great granddaughter Eliza S. Blunt, and in particular, the claim relating to the brig Recovery. Included are correspondence, notes, legal papers, newspaper clippings, and published materials documenting the history of French spoliation claims. [Note added by processor: the case was tried before the United States Court of Claims on March 24, 1913, and the descendants of John Sinclair were denied indemnity from the United States.]

Dates

  • Creation: 1846-1923, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 linear feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA