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McKnight family papers [manuscript] 1768, 1792-1828, 1924.

Title: McKnight family papers [manuscript] 1768, 1792-1828, 1924.

Deeds, indentures, 1768-1921, concerning the property of the related McKnight, Jacobs, & Chow familes [22 items. ms., printed form completed by hand] -- Shipping papers, 1792-1828 of John McKnight harbor & ballast master, Alexandria Va., and captain of several merchant vessels. They contain regulations for the port at Alexandria, insurance policies, accounts, bills, & receipts, correspondence from Gibraltor & the West Indies, & papers from 2 lawsuits in which McKnight was involved, especially one which resulted in his abduction. Included is a pass 1820 May 4 for the ship Commerce signed by president James Monroe & Secty. of State John Quincy Adams [ca. 40 items. ms., printed forms completed by hand] -- Documents & correspondence, 1796-99, 1885-86 relating to the seizure of McKnight's ship the Polly & Nancy by authorities in Antigua, and subsequent attempts of his grandsons Joseph Fornance, & William Pressley McKnight to claim damages [ca. 20 items. ms., printed forms completed by hand].

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