[American Revolution]:

$450 · Offered by William Reese Company

LETTRE DU ROI A M. L'AMIRAL, CONCERNANT LE JUGEMENT DES PRISES FAITES PAR LES CORSAIRES QUE LES ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE ARMENT DANS LES PORTS DE FRANCE. DU 10 AOUT ... This pronouncement on American privateers was issued by the King in August 1780. Both American and French privateers were heavily engaged in the Revolution; this act seeks to ensure the distribution of prizes is equitable. Not in Wroth, ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION. Rare.

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