Letter of Marque for the Brig Holkar, October 16, 1812

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Title:
Letter of Marque for the Brig Holkar, October 16, 1812
Description:
Letter of Marque issued by President James Madison and Secretary of State James Monroe authorizing the Brig Holkar of New York to act as privateer. Brig Holkar was active during the War of 1812 and captured the British Brig Emu.
Associated name:
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Associated name:
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Date:
October 16, 1812
Format:
Documents
Genre:
Certificates
Letters of marque
Location:
USS Constitution Museum
Collection (local):
USS Constitution Museum Certificates Collection
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 13 3/8 x 16 1/8 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/xw42p808q
Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Washington, D.C.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from accompanying materials.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
1388.1