President's message on neutral rights and impressment
The president submits to Congress documents criticizing Britain's naval practices that restrain neutral trade, challenge colonial commerce rules, and impress U S seamen. He cites actions by British courts and ministers, and urges redress for infringements including the Aurora case, urging a firm diplomatic reply and legal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
U. States
Houses
Congress
Great Britain
London
Committee of State letter on brig Aurora case 1805
Secretary of State to James Munroe explains the brig Aurora dispute during wartime. US owner transported Spanish produce from Havanna to Charleston, duties paid or secured, cargo landed then shipped to Barcelona. British condemnation argued unlawful trade. case tracked from Newfoundland vice admiralty to Great Britain, involving delimited war time trade rules and duties under January 1795 policy.
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Great Britain
Robinson
Admiralty Reports
Admiralty
France
Spain
Holland
West-Indies
Board of Commissoners
Bunal
U. S
Havanna
Charleston
U.S
James Munroe
Esc
Old Spain
Newfoundland
Barcelona
United States
French Complaints Over U S Trade With Saint Domingo
President Jefferson transmits documents on French complaints about commerce of U S citizens with the rebels at Saint Domingo. The note from Turreau condemns U S munitions to rebels and warns of ongoing violations, urging prompt prohibitory measures by the United States.
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United States
France
St. Domingos
Turreau
Secretary of States
United States of America
St. Domingo
St. Domined
Bey
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Seas
Lerge
British High Court of Admiralty
Pally
Lasky
Osroe
St. Johns
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