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MONROE, James and ADAMS, John Quincy. Manuscript document signed by the President ("James Monroe") and the Secretary of State ("John Quincy Adams"), Washington, D.C., 14 May 1820.
1 page, oblong folio (15 7/8 x, 19 5/8 in.), paper with watermark "B & W 1809," heading in a calligraphic italic hand, bold heading "James Monroe, President of the United States of America," large papered seal of the U.S. at lower left, minor tears at several folds, affecting a letter or two at intersections.
APPOINTING A U.S. CONSUL TO MOROCCO
The President and Secretary of State formally certify that, "reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Abilities and Integrity of John Mullowny of Pennsylvania, I have nominated and by and with the advise and consent of the Senate do appoint him Consul...for the Empire of Morocco...." All "Captains, Masters and Commanders of ships and other Vessels" are enjoined to recognize his office, while "His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Morocco ," and his officials are requested to permit Mullowny "fully and peaceably to enjoy and exercise the said office without giving or suffering to be given him any molestation or trouble," and "to afford him all proper countenance and assistance."
Mullowny remained U.S. Consul at Tangiers for more than a decade. Once the Barbary Wars had ended in 1815, American trade in the Mediterranean grew rapidly. Morocco had been one of the only Barbary states to enjoy cordial relations with the U.S., established as early as 1791. Mullowny remained as Consul through Monroe's administration and during Adams's single term but was replaced by President Jackson in 1831.
1 page, oblong folio (15 7/8 x, 19 5/8 in.), paper with watermark "B & W 1809," heading in a calligraphic italic hand, bold heading "James Monroe, President of the United States of America," large papered seal of the U.S. at lower left, minor tears at several folds, affecting a letter or two at intersections.
APPOINTING A U.S. CONSUL TO MOROCCO
The President and Secretary of State formally certify that, "reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Abilities and Integrity of John Mullowny of Pennsylvania, I have nominated and by and with the advise and consent of the Senate do appoint him Consul...for the Empire of Morocco...." All "Captains, Masters and Commanders of ships and other Vessels" are enjoined to recognize his office, while "His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Morocco ," and his officials are requested to permit Mullowny "fully and peaceably to enjoy and exercise the said office without giving or suffering to be given him any molestation or trouble," and "to afford him all proper countenance and assistance."
Mullowny remained U.S. Consul at Tangiers for more than a decade. Once the Barbary Wars had ended in 1815, American trade in the Mediterranean grew rapidly. Morocco had been one of the only Barbary states to enjoy cordial relations with the U.S., established as early as 1791. Mullowny remained as Consul through Monroe's administration and during Adams's single term but was replaced by President Jackson in 1831.