Documents Relating to the Controversy Over Neutral Rights Between the United States and France, 1797-1800 |
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act of Congress admitted aforesaid Amelia American vessel appear authority belligerent belonging blockade bound British Cape François Captain Murray capture circuit court citizens claimants claims commander commerce conclusion condemnation confiscation considered consuls contraband crew damages Danish declared decree defense enemy Etats Unis existing fact force foreign France French Government French port French privateer French Republic French vessel Guadeloupe high seas hostilities ibid illegal indemnity instructions island Jay treaty July jurisdiction justice law of nations laws of France laws of war letter of marque liable libellant Martinique master ment merchant minister negotiation neutral vessels non-intercourse act officers opinion owners parties passport port or place President principle prize courts provisions recapture regulations rôle d'équipage sailing salvage schooner seized seizure seront Shattuck ship or vessel spoliations statute thereof tion treaties of 1778 treaty of 1800 tribunals United valid vessel and cargo violation voyage