A letter dated May 13, 1800, signed by Moses Franks and George Phillips, merchants from the United States, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The letter addresses the capture of a seaman by a privateer, noting the absence of an American consul in St. Thomas at the time.
Subject: Seamen
No additional authority information available for Seamen.
Trade Card: Cedar Hall Clothing Store, W. L. & C. A. Hirst, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThis trade card advertises the Cedar Hall Clothing Store, owned by W. L. & C. A. Hirst. The front of the card displays the store's name, "Cedar Hall Clothing Store," prominently. Below the name, the address is given: N. E. Corner of Front and South Streets. The text also notes that "Seaman's Clothes Always on Hand" are available. The back of the card is blank.