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  • official letters

    All official letters which are intended to be laid before the commander-in-chief, must be signed by ...

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  • letters of marque

    A commission formerly granted by the lords of the admiralty, or by the admiral of any distant statio...

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  • letters of mart or marque

    A commission formerly granted by the lords of the admiralty, or by the admiral of any distant statio...

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  • letters of reprisal

    The same as letters of marque. ...

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  • procuration, letters of

    Are required to be exhibited in the purchase of ships by agents in the enemy's country. ...

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