Lot #1678

British Admiralty Office

Description

The Admirality Office seeks a more accurate accounting of British and American ships prior to the War of 1812

Printed circular, signed “Jno Barnes,” one page, 8 x 13, September 12, 1811. Addressed at the bottom in an unknown hand to “Admiral John Thomas Duckworth, Governor of Newfoundland.” In part: “It having been represented to my Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty, that in many cases the Masters of American Vessels which, in distress for Provisions or Stores, have been supplied by His Majesty’s Ships, have given wrong information respecting the names or their Vessels, the Port they belonged to, and the Owners.” Scattered toning and foxing, small pencil notation to top corner, and minor edge wear, otherwise fine condition. Leading up to the War of 1812, American ships and British vessels had occasion to engage each other, and to sometimes provide assistance. This document sought a more accurate accounting of how and when British ships came to the aid of distressed US vessels. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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• Dates: #383 - Ended February 15, 2012

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