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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02377 |
| From Archive Folder | Undated Documents Relating to the Post-Revolutionary Era |
| Title | Trial notes in a case involving nonpayment of an indemnity for a ship seized by the French |
| Date | ca. 1797-1800 |
| Author | Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) |
| Document Type | Legal document |
| Content Description | Written by Alexander Hamilton as counsel to the ship master, answering the underwriter's attempt to avoid payment. An armed American ship carrying unspecified contraband was seized by the French, and the ship's Master attempted to take back the vessel. Argues that the ship was legally armed "with intent to resist privateers" and that the Master's attempt to retake the ship was legal. Uses testimony to show the Mate and crew supported the Master and did not act belligerently against the French boarding party. Docket title reads: Autograph brief of Genl Hamilton. |
| Subjects | Law Maritime Privateering France Quasi-war Navy Global History and Civics Finance |
| People | Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Law; Naval & Maritime |
| 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 |