2 Sided Partially Printed Document, Obverse: United States of America; An Act for the Government and Regulation of Seaman in the Merchants’ Service; Printed Names of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, John Adams, and George Washington. Obverse is the full Act in 3 columns. Reverse is an agreement between Ship Masters, Seaman and Mariners filled out by Master, specifically spelling out the terms of the agreement including the Ship, Destination, Duration, List of all names Master and Crew, Place and Date of Entry; Names Rank or Role, Witness of Signing (preventing sailors going unwillingly), Advance Wages, day wage rates, and Full/final wages. In summary, the Ships Master is responsible to meet the terms of the contract and is likely to be checked at each U.S. Port. This act went a long way in protecting the rights of the seamen and ensured that they got paid per agreement. An important piece of Maritime Law. This 2 sided partially printed document is framed so either side can be displayed and shows handsomely both ways. Not inspected out of the frame, but apparently legible. Ship Master is Henry Barnard, and also carried a 10-man crew. Fascinating piece of U.S. Maritime Law and History.
Measurement: View Area: 11.5" x 15"; Overall: 13.5" x 17"
Item Condition: Folds, creases include some small losses at folds and some small text loss.
Price: $925
SKU 1039-49
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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