1790 STATUTE REGULATING AMERICAN SHIPPING

Printed Document, “An Act For the Government and Regulation of Seamen in the Merchant’s Service.” One page, 14 1/4” x 18 3/8”. Second Session of Congress, New York. Monday, January 4, 1790. With United States seal at upper left. Verso of document bears a partially printed agreement between the master and seamen of the Schooner Molly. This early Federal act regulating American Shipping established a contractual relationship between the master of a vessel and his seamen. Extremely Fine.