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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 10, 1870. President Grant authorizes and directs the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "a Proclamation respecting Consular Jurisdiction over the Crews and Vessels of foreign nations in the Ports and Waters of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in ink by President U. S. Grant. In very good to fine condition, with light edge toning, and short fold splits.
This document pertains to ‘Proclamation 188 – Certifying Foreign Compliance with Treaty Provisions for Consular Jurisdiction Over Crews of Marine Vessels,’ which formally implemented a prior treaty that was enacted on June 11, 1864, as part of the 38th Congress. The purpose of Proclamation 188 was to certify that a foreign nation was honoring its treaty commitments, thus allowing its consuls jurisdiction over the disciplinary conduct of their nation’s ship crews while in U.S. waters and ports. This certification triggered the activation of the 1864 statute (Chap. CXVI) for that nation, making it possible for their consular officers to arrest, detain, or discipline their crew under U.S. judicial oversight.
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