The French assault on American shipping, 1793-1813

By Greg H. Williams

Subjects: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, France, history, revolution, 1789-1799, Foreign relations, France, foreign relations, united states, Naval operations, Merchant marine, United states, foreign relations, france, Claims, Merchant marine, history, French Naval operations, History, Shipping, united states, history, Napoleonic wars, 1800-1815, Shipping

Description: "During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, French privateers and cruisers legally and illegally took cargo from merchant vessels. Filed by descendants of anyone who had a financial interest, these claims give the approximation of American goods lost. Section I presents an index of losses, Section II presents court cases and Section III presents disposition of claims filed"--Provided by publisher.