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Page 615 - London, (the act of God, the queen's enemies, fire, and all and every other dangers and accidents of the seas, rivers, and navigation, of whatever nature and kind soever, excepted,) unto order or to assigns, he or they paying freight for the said goods at 51.
Page 15 - ... in either of which cases the authorities of the port, or of the nearest port, (as the case may be,) shall require her to put to sea as soon as possible after the expiration of such period of twenty -four hours, without permitting her to take in supplies beyond what may be necessary for her immediate use...
Page 209 - In testimony whereof I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of The United States to be hereunto affixed.
Page 208 - Consul may either be punished according to law, if the laws will reach the case, or be dismissed, or even sent back, the offended Government assigning to the other their reasons for the same.
Page 723 - And the said crew agree to conduct themselves in an orderly, faithful, honest, and sober manner, and to be at all times diligent in their respective duties, and to be obedient to the lawful commands of the said master, or of any person who shall lawfully succeed him, and of their superior officers in everything relating to the vessel, and the stores and cargo thereof, whether on board, in boats, or on shore...
Page 122 - ... roadstead, or waters, except in case of stress of weather or of her requiring provisions or things necessary for the subsistence of her crew or...
Page 611 - SIR: I have received the letter which you did me the honor to address to me on the 24th of this month.
Page 766 - By its terms it requests and requires in the name of His Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford him every assistance and protection of which he may stand in need.
Page 566 - I have the honor to transmit to you, a copy of a letter which I have received from Mr.
Page 123 - Majesty, to take in any supplies, except provisions and such other things as may be requisite for the subsistence of her crew, and except so much coal only as may be sufficient to carry such vessel to the nearest port of her own country, or to some nearer destination...

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