William Waller, York, to St. George Tucker, 1817

Containers:
Box 35, Folder 12
Scope and content:

A Captain McArthur, commander of the schooner, Eliza, left Philadelphhia for Norfolk. He took on the cargo and left for Williamsburg. He arrived at College Landing and unloaded his cargo. He came then to York River to take on oysters for Philadelphia. He did not report himself or deliver his manifest. The Collector of the POrt of York seized his vessel and will not give it to him until he pays $100. Can you help the Captain? Should the petition be presented to you or the Secretary of the Treasury?

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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