Dorr family French spoliation claims, 1796-1889.

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Dorr family French spoliation claims, 1796-1889.

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Papers collected by heirs of Boston, Mass. shipping merchant Andrew C. Dorr related to French spoliation claims made for merchandise lost during the 1799-1801 quasi-war with France. (Claims were made for the ships Eliza, Jane and Rebecca). Includes manuscript transcriptions of inventories, bills of lading and court decisions, 1796-1889; letters received by Francis Dorr from attorney P.E. Tucker regarding progress of the claims, 1885-89; and printed proceedings of Congressional decisions regarding the claims, 1884-89.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Dorr family.

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Rebecca (Ship : 1799-1801)

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Dorr, Francis.

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Eliza (Ship)

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Dorr, Andrew C.

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Jane (Ship)

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Tucker, P. E.

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