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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01470 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1801 |
| Title | Circular letter to Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States on identifying American shipping |
| Date | 1 August 1801 |
| Author | Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Circular letter instructing the recipients to issue only the enclosed sample Sea-letter (not included) to vessels so that ships owned by American citizens could be identified (and property protected) and fraud from forged seals and sea-letters could be prevented. Also discusses issuing certificates of health to avoid unnecessary quarantines and the consuls' duties relating to the relief of seamen. Signed as Secretary of State. |
| Subjects | President Maritime Forgery and Fraud Merchants and Trade Commerce Health and Medical Diplomacy Government and Civics |
| People | Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |