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Expansion of Embargo Era Provisions In 1809 Act
The act extends several sections of the embargo law between the United States and Great Britain and France. It preserves penalties and forfeitures, requires bonds for ships departing to permitted ports, and sets exemptions for vessels arriving from Britain and its dependencies between May 76 and June 11, 1809. The measure is signed by Speaker J B Varnum, President pro tempore Andrew Gregg, and President James Madison on June 28, 1809.
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Brigain Haens
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