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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1812
Page
6
The speaker argues that southern and western states depend on Britain for markets and goods and denies hostility to commerce. He challenges estimates of naval and land forces and costs, blaming eastern merchants for driving a costly imperial contest.
The speaker argues that wartime needs will vastly exceed peacetime repairs and that a fleet of 30 to 80 frigates would not protect commerce without overwhelming expenditure. He criticizes reliance on privateering, warns of taxes, and defends a strong national navy to defend essentials and the nation’s liberty.
The document records exchanges between Mr. Foster and Mr. Monroe, and Mr. Monroe and Mr. Russell, concerning British seamen, impressment, and dissident desertions, plus notes on appointing Mr. Barlow as minister plenipotentiary and guidance for London operations. It discusses West Florida, the Little Belt incident, and orders in council, urging friendly relations and proper discharge of native American seamen.
London reports the Prince Regent's declaration replying to France the decrees of Berlin and Milan and the French claim to blockades and neutral trade. The notice defends Britain’s right to retaliate and preserves neutral commerce against French aims while criticizing Paris for escalating demands.
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