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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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In Martha's Vineyard, the new Collector decreed that foreign vessels detained in Edgartown for 48 hours must formally enter, pay fees, and secure bonds; some complied, others left without, facing prosecution. Reported via letter dated Dec. 8, from Boston Dec. 23.
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A letter from Martha's Vineyard, dated on the 8th inst. mentions, that the New Collector there, had, about 6 or 8 days previous, decreed, that the masters of all vessels from foreign ports that arrived in the District of Edgartown, and are detained by contrary winds or otherwise, 48 hours, shall repair to his office, enter their vessels, pay tonnage, hospital money and office fees, and procure bondsmen. Several vessels had already come to an entry under this "Vineyard Decree;" a number of others have proceeded on their way homeward without entering, which the Collector appears determined to prosecute.
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Martha's Vineyard, District Of Edgartown
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Dated On The 8th Inst., Decree About 6 Or 8 Days Previous
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several vessels entered under the decree; others proceeded without entering, and the collector is determined to prosecute
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The New Collector decreed that masters of vessels from foreign ports arriving in the District of Edgartown and detained 48 hours by contrary winds or otherwise must enter their vessels, pay tonnage, hospital money and office fees, and procure bondsmen. This is referred to as the "Vineyard Decree."