Manuscript DS, signed “Fras. Hopkinson,” one page, 13.5 x 8.25, November 19, 1784. As judge of the Court of Admiralty of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Hopkinson issues an arrest warrant to Marshal Clement Biddle. In part: “You are hereby Authorized and Commanded…to attach, apprehend and take Body of Barnard Fontenelle, Captain, Commander of the Ship De Claire now lying in this Port…so that you have him before Me at a Court of Admiralty to be held at my Chambers.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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