James Monroe DS, 1814

Lot 234

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Lot Description

Monroe, James (1758-1831). President of the United States (1817-1825). DS, 2pp, approx. 8 x 13.25 in. April 14, 1814. Letter of marque, naming the schooner Grecian of Baltimore, as a privateer. Signed by James Monroe as Secretary of State and J. Price, Collector of the Port of Baltimore. Instructions for these private armed vessels, signed in type by Henry Clay as Speaker of the House and Wm. Crawford, President Pro-tempore of Senate, and approved (in type) by James Madison.

In its early years, the nation did not have a large permanent Navy. The small Navy was formed during the Revolution, but disbanded at the end of the war. American ships began to suffer at the hands of pirates, especially from the Barbary (North African Muslim) States, so in 1794, a permanent standing Navy was formed, originally consisting of six frigates. So when the "second revolution" erupted in 1812, as had been the case during the first Revolution, private vessels were licensed and armed to serve the United States, often engaging in activity that would, in other contexts, be considered piracy.

Condition

Minor toning, mostly along folds and paper edges. Otherwise in very good condition.
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