Ship's papers : Philadelphia, [ca. 1780].

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Ship's papers : Philadelphia, [ca. 1780].

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Printed form, not filled in, but signed by Samuel Huntington as president of Congress and John Brown, secretary of the Admiralty Office. Authorizes commanders of ships to attack and seize British vessels and goods, and asks the assistance of friendly powers on their behalf.

1 item (1 p.) ; 41 x 35 cm. folded to 32 x 21 cm.

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