1812 State Department missive from Russell to Monroe
In this Washington dispatch dated November 16, 1812, Mr. Russell forwards an account of a conversation referenced in a September postscript. He presents it with respect and signs as Joseph Russell to the Honorable James Monroe. The exchange notes a first sage to Contras and mentions dates in November 1812.
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Congras
Russell
Washington
Ottin
Phave
Jona. Russell
James Monroe
C. Ge
Mr) Russell
Long Memorandum of 1812 Negotiations with Lord Castlereagh
The document records a detailed 1812 exchange between an American envoy and Lord Castlereagh on armistice terms and impressment issues. It covers authority disputes, the status of orders in council, and the British insistence on protecting impressment practices while exploring a peaceful settlement. The narrative includes references to Mr. King, Lord St Vincent, and Lord Auckland, and notes the American position on naturalization and deserters in reciprocity talks.
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Foreign Office
Lord Castlereagh
Hamilton
Washington
King
America
Lord St. Vincent
William Scott
Lord St.Vincent
Messrs
Monroe
Pinkney
Aukland
Holland
Trown
England
Britain
United States
Tzen
Onte Fork
Africa
U.S
U. S
Great Britain
Cone
Letter from Chauncey to Navy on Canadian Lake advance
A letter from Isaac Chauncey at Sacket's Harbor details plans to move with brig Oneida and several schooners to a lake route near the False Ducks to confront the Royal George and allied ships. He lists 40 guns and 430 men against a larger force, aims at Kingston, and seeks to strike public stores and guns. He notes strong resolve and requests orders to the Secretary of the Navy.
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Chauncey
Navy
Sacket’s Harbor
Royal George
Prince Regent
Duke of Gloucester
Fort George
Kingston
Canada
Towit
Oneida
Hamilton
Tompkins
Conquest
Growler
Julia
Pert
Earl Moira
Taranto
Simcoe
Seneca
Isaac Chauncey
Paul Hamilton
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Broad Street
Chesnot Sorrell
Dabney Berry
Averfia
H Movies
Carcer
Broad
Centre Street
D. Driscol
Driscol
Adams
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