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A printed detailed congressional constituent communication, dated Philadelphia, 30 May 1798, addressed to Major Thurston James, Hanover County, Virginia and signed John Clopton. It outlines the action of Congress aimed at stemming French hostility to American shipping and for preparation for a possible war with France. The actions include funds to complete and man the three frigates under construction and provide for additional smaller naval vessels, 30 May 1798

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier:  IV.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series IV. Miscellaneous Materials contains materials associated with Captain Berry, as well as material with no obvious association. Included are several Seaman’s Protection Certificates issued by the U.S. Customs Service, including Captain Berry’s (1854); a West African court summons dated April 18, 1860; memoranda, etc., for gold bullion deposited at the Philadelphia Mint, 1859-1862; a congressional constituent communication dated Philadelphia, 30 May 1798, outlining congressional action aimed at stemming hostile French actions against American shipping; a letter to Secretary of State William Marcy dated 21 August 1854; and a letter, in Portuguese, between C. Nobre and J. Morgan dated 8 April 1858 - these last three pieces appear to have no direct connection to A. W. Berry.

Dates

  • Creation: 30 May 1798

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 linear feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
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