Debates on War Costs and Commerce in Congress
Part of a speech argues that war with Britain harms national commerce and that southern western states share no hostility to commerce. It critiques eastern commercial interests, casts doubt on the 85,000-strong force cost estimates, and analyzes naval expenditures and frigate costs from 1808 to 1812, highlighting fiscal skepticism toward navy department projections.
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New-York
Great Britain
Britain
U. States
Middle States
Potomac
Cotiember
West-Indies
Theac Islands
United States
Witney
Middle
Mareachneatrn
Senate
Ghattom
Limnerom
Massachusetts
Lloyd
Department
Navy Department
Servce
Dols
Deman
Mr. Lloyd
Debates on Navy Expeditures and Privateering Policy
Remarks question naval spending and risks of a 30 to 80 frigate force in wartime. Critics argue repairs, wages, and contingencies exceed peacetime estimates and fear privateering shifts undermine armed force aims. Supporters warn strong privateering and taxes may be needed to defend commerce and independence.
Correspondence on British Seamen Deserts and Diplomatic Notes
Letters from Aug J Foster to Mr Monroe discuss American citizens aiding British seamen and vice versa, with requests to list those claimed as native Americans for discharge. Monroe replies on protests, noting no legal basis for coercion and referencing multiple diplomatic topics including West Florida, the Little Belt incident, and orders in council.
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Congress
Foster
Monroe
United States
Greeny
Annapolis
U. States
Halifax
J. Foster
Department of State
U. S
Maryland
Great Britain
Hasmot
Jennes
West Florida
England
West Indies
Rodgers
London
Smith
Mr Smith
James Monro
Jonathan Russell
British Reply to French Decrees Stresses Maritime Rights
London reports Prince Regent declares resolve to resist Paris decrees Berlin and Milan as hostile to neutral rights. Article traces Orders in Council 1807 1809 and US reactions, warns France seeks blockade power, demands neutral commerce surrender, and asserts Britain will defend maritime law and sovereignty.
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England
Hannah
Plymouth
Vertifer
London Courier
London
France
British Empire
Berlin
Milan
Europe
Britain
United States of America
Deere
Great Britain
Emaly
Orden Ofi
Great Briteain
Francé
Essen
Orderism
Francesipf
United Star Justice
America
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Kentucky
Bonaparte
Baltimore Federal Republican
Atlantic Ocean
Noty
Owa
Itf Fation
Legislatdr
House OF Representatives
Jane
Montie
Russel
Srk
Lescer
Barlow
Paris
Jon
Armstrong
Holland
Secretary of the Treasury
Lindon
Mr. Barlow
Ron Fc
Lecrees
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