most of it printed , some of it handwritten : george washington , president of the united states of americato all who shall see these presents , greeting : know ye , that in pursuance of an act of congress of the united states , on this case provided and passed on the ninth day of february , one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three , i have commissioned and by these presents do commission archibald hale , licensing and authorizing the said individual , his lieutenants , officers and crews , to subdue , seize , and take all property and wealth of any and all enemies of the united states of america .