James Maury royal license, 1808 January 16

Summary

Creator:

George, King of Great Britain, III, 1738-1820

Date:

1808 January 16

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 license)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

James Maury royal license, ms 1526. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a royal license signed by King George III, January 16, 1808, to James Maury, furnishing protection for a cotton shipment from Georgia to Liverpool on the ship "Georgia." The license also directs and requires commanders of ships of war and privateers not to molest or interrupt said vessel on its voyage.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Shipping -- Georgia.
Cotton trade -- Georgia.
Licenses.

Names:

Maury, James, 1746-1840

Places:

Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1789-1820.

Preferred citation:

James Maury royal license, ms 1526. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.