Extract from an act, for the relief and protection 0f American seamen.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 47979.
Publisher: Printed by Henry Barber
Published: 1796
Place of publication: [Newport, R.I
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: Sailors -- United States; Impressment; Maritime law -- United States
Work titles: Act for the relief and protection of American seamen.
Notes: Sections 5 and 6 of the act passed on May 28, 1796, concerning American seamen detained or seized by any foreign power.

The only known copy, held by the American Antiquarian Society, is signed in ms.: A true extract. W. Ellery, jr. dis. coll. William Ellery was the revenue collector for the district of Newport, R.I., and it is likely that the broadside was printed by Henry Barber, that town's only printer in 1796.

Printed area measures 16.3 x 8.3 cm.

Bristol B9751.

Shipton & Mooney 47979.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 47979)