Narrative of Joseph Hall of the Brig "Ida:" Impressment of American Seamen
Permanent ID:
8507
Date:
October 26 1807
Image Description:
Hand-written account of American seaman Joseph Hall detailing his impressment by the British Royal Navy. Impressment, the act of taking men into a navy by force, was a source of tension between Great Britain and the newly independent United States and a contributing factor to the outbreak of hostilities in the War of 1812.
Format:
Manuscripts
