Copy of Capt. Adams's Protest - Brig Hiram, September 4, 1812

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Title:
Copy of Capt. Adams's Protest - Brig Hiram, September 4, 1812
Description:
A handwritten copy of protest filed by Captain Elijah Adams of the Brig Hiram of Boston on September 4, 1812 against HMS Guerriere. The Hiram was returning from Spain with a cargo of salt and merchandise when it was stopped by Captain Dacres and HMS Guerriere, detained, plundered, and released on the promise of ransom. The Hiram was later stopped by HMS Africa and allowed to proceed on its voyage.
Author:
Adams, Elijah
Date:
September 4, 1812
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
USS Constitution Museum
Collection (local):
USS Constitution Museum Correspondence Collection
Subjects:
Confiscations
United States--History--War of 1812
Guerriere (Frigate)
Hiram (Brig)
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 10 x 8 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z603vb89k
Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title from accompanying materials.
Notes (date):
Date from accompanying materials.
Identifier:
1682.1