Fragmentary 1812 Washington Correspondence Note
A damaged OCR excerpt from 1812 shows a communication from Jonathan Russell to the Secretary of State regarding an earlier conversation. The letter references November 16 and 18 1812 and a postscript to a September 19 letter, ending with a respectful closing to James Monroe.
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Long diplomatic note from Russell to Secretary of State
The letter details a September 12 meeting with Lord Castlereagh in London. Russell explains presenting his authority and aims for an armistice, discusses impressment difficulties, and records Castlereagh’s doubts and the American stance on revocation of Orders in Council and related terms. He notes prior negotiations with Monroe, Pinkney, and British peers, and argues for a provisional, informal arrangement to suspend hostilities while seeking a fuller treaty.
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Letter from Chauncey to Secretary of the Navy at Sackett's Harbor
Chauncey plans a Lake Ontario expedition to engage the Royal George and allied vessels. He states his force of 430 men on brig Oneida and ships Hamilton Governor Tompkins Conquest Growler Julia and Pert will attack near the False Ducks islands and target Kingston to destroy guns and stores. He lists enemy ships and gun totals and expresses confidence in meeting the foe despite their superior numbers.
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