In Congress, October 29th, 1776 : resolved, that no private or vessels of war, merchant ships and other vessels belonging to the subjects of these states, be permitted to wear pendants when in company with continental ships or vessels of war, without leave from the commanding officer thereof In Congress, October 29th, 1776 large

Hancock, John; United States. Continental Congress.

With: "October 30th, resolved, that the rank of officers of marines be the same as officers of similar commissions in the land service." Signed: By order of Congress, John Hancock, president. Congressional resolutions of October 29 and October 30, 1776 regarding the Continental Navy; describes the laws governing private ships from the various colonies working with the Continental Navy & increasing prize pay for naval personnel as well as equalities in rank.

Title

In Congress, October 29th, 1776 : resolved, that no private or vessels of war, merchant ships and other vessels belonging to the subjects of these states, be permitted to wear pendants when in company with continental ships or vessels of war, without leave from the commanding officer thereof In Congress, October 29th, 1776 large

Creator

Hancock, John 1737-1793
United States. Continental Congress.

Date

1776

Date (Text)

1776

Publisher

Philadelphia (Pa.) Printed by John Dunlap

System Control No.

BROAD L2011F167m

Subject (Topic)

United States. Continental Navy
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Naval operations, American
Privateering - United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783