Philadelphia. In Congress, May 21, 1776: Resolved, that all persons taken in arms on board any prize, be deemed prisoners, to be taken care of by the supreme executive power in each colony to which they are brought, whether the prize be taken by vessels fitted out by the Continent, or by others
In Congress, May 21, 1776

In Congress, May 21, 1776

Philadelphia, Pa

John Dunlap

1776]
1776

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm.

Signed: Extract from the minutes, published by order of Congress. Charles Thomson, secretary.
Another issue in a different setting of type has "In Congress" as the first words of the title.
Imprint from Evans.
Text includes the form of the parole for prisoners of war.
Not in Sabin.
N-YHS copy: fabric lining.

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Revolution, 1775-1783

Prize law
Prisoners of war
History
Prisoners and prisons

United States

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