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1739-08-10, Proclamation on letters of marque against Spain
August 10, 1739 Proclamation by Governor Jonathan Belcher granting letters of Marque and Reprisal to those private ships or vessels or war as against
Spain. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of a title originally held by Boston Public Library).
Title:   By His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq ; ... A proclamation : Whereas His Majesty has been graciously pleased, for vindicating the honour of His Crown, so much affected by the violation of the convention concluded ... between His Majesty and the King of Spain ... all merchants and others, who shall ... equip and set forth any private ships or vessels of war for apprehending, seizing and taking the vessels and effects belonging to the King of Spain ... shall receive all proper encouragement ... and that lawful commissions or letters of marque and reprisal shall be accordingly granted ... Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, the tenth day of August 1739 ...
OCLC Number:   511296960
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