By the United States in Congress assembled, April 7, 1781: Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained, by the United States in Congress assembled, that the following instructions be observed by the captains or commanders of private armed vessels, commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise by the authority of the United States in Congress assembled

Philadelphia, Pa

David C. Claypoole

1781]
1781

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm.

Thirteen numbered regulations governing privateers and privateering.
Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary.
Imprint from Evans.
Line endings differ from those given by the Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 21, p. 1199-1200.

Evans
Journals of the Continental Congress,

90898104

Revolution, 1775-1783

Privateering
Seizure of vessels and cargoes
Law and legislation
History
Naval operations
Prizes, etc

United States

Broadsides.