Correspondence on Britain United States disputes 1812
Letters from Jona Russell and others recount British policy, Berlin and Milan decrees, and American concerns. It covers Bowmen Bowman case, Hornet incident, and ongoing debates in Parliament about retaliation and neutral rights amid tensions with Britain and France.
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Berlin
Aulan
Poverancia
C. Kc
J. Barlow
Russell
Monroe
London
United States
Sonal Russ
Jas. Monroe
Sec’ry
U. S
Russel
Tier
Earl of Liverpool
Bowman
Hornet
Elizabeth Jeanor Brown
Foreigh-Ofice
Med
Portsmouth
Elizabeth Eleanor
Bowmen
William Bowman
Fmarty
Prement
Cowes’ Road
Friends of
Southampton
Elizabeth Eleanor Bowman
Kingston
Edward York
Cuba
New York
Wm. Bowman
Wm. Elby
British Parliament Debates Henry Mission and US Tensions
In the House of Commons on April 23 Mr Whitbread questioned government knowledge of Henry's mission and a cipher letter. Lord Caillereagh said ministers knew nothing until termination and treated it as military information. Lords Holland and Liverpool echoed concerns about unity between parts of the United States and government dissatisfaction.
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London
Liverpool
House of Commons
Whitbread
Henry
Lord Caillereagh
James Craig
Lord Holland
House of Lords
Lord Liverpool
United States
Rumors From Paris and Britain Stir 19th Century Europe
The text reports on British and French political tensions including petitions against orders in council, a mob attack near Manchester, troop movements for Quebec, and Sweden's neutrality concerns. It notes ministerial remarks on the Milam and Berlin decrees, Catholic parliamentaries, and alleged plots in Paris with Russian ties. It also mentions Bonaparte's health, port trade plans, and potential peace negotiations involving Spain and Portugal.
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Coptee
Fraige
Petititiers
Wroe
Duncroft
Manchester
England
Quebec
Nova-Scotia
Nova-Scotia and ‘Amelia
Barnadotte
United States
Berlin
France
House of Lords
Sweden
Britain
Paris
War Department
Legation
Bonaparte
St. Maloés
Antwerp
Vicente
Spain
Portugal
Ebro
Pyrenees
Milan
Morlaix
America
War talk and maritime policy debate from nineties era letter
A circulated letter argues against an open war declaration with Britain and favors maritime measures instead. It urges stronger U S action, warns the Senate over restricted land engagement, and questions strategic balance between sea and land actions as the nation faces conflict.
Open and vigorous opposition to war hesitation
The speaker denounces delay in mobilizing troops and arming the frontier. He argues against paralyzing enlistment and half measures. He questions Senate indecision and warns that hesitation fuels enemy hopes and federal opposition while demanding energetic national action.
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Arn Roi Wah
Shifn
Senate
U. S
War talk and naval incidents reported from 1812
An observer reports on hopes for a full war against Britain and possible actions against France. The letter notes a British brig firing on the sloop General Washington near Virginia and boarding another vessel, with Captain Smith detailing orders to stop and inspect. It mentions US frigates United States and Constitution in Hampton Roads and their planned departure.
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Senate
General Washington
New York
Capes
Virginia
Thomas Smith
City of
Richmond
Smith
United State
United States
Commodore Decatur
Congress
Hampton Roads
Charleston Regiments Parade Draft Prep and War News
June 6 report notes the 25th regiment paraded to draft quotas, with Tish Volunteers Independent Greens and Charleston Neck Rangers volunteering. It mentions Republicans backing James Mapison for President, and Cushing’s court martial sentence. Detachments move to Fort Columbus and Niagara, with Col Simonds and Col Swift mobilizations. D Vinjo party arrives from Rio Janeiro. Hornet prepares for sea. Mrs Moreau leaves Britain.
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2Sth
Tish
Independent Greens
Charleston Neck Rangers
Brunswick
Fort Columbus
Simonds
Albany
Swift
Canandaigua
Niagara
N. Fork Columbian
Trial of Col. Cushi Ended Amid Stinging Critique
The Aurora reports the closing of Col. Cushing's trial linked to Gen. Hampton. The piece mocks a judge Advocate speech aimed at excusing tyranny and condemns the prosecution. Cushing is said to be restored to his rank, as was Gen. Wilkinson after acquittal, prompting calls for action.
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Aurora
Thomas Cusi
Hampton
Cushing
Carp
Col. Cushing
Willkison
Gen. Hampton
Catholic Question Debate in the House of Lords
A London report notes that on Tuesday night a long House of Lords discussion on the Catholic question followed by a motion for a Committee. The motion, moved by the Earl of Donoughmore and seconded by the Duke of Sussex, drew strong speeches from Marquis Wellesley and Lord Greenville among others. The debate extended to 6:30 in the morning, ending with a small majority against the motion.
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House of Lords
Earl of Donoughmore
Duke of Sussex
Marquis Wellesley
Lord Greenville
Cras
Ota
London Paper
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MR. Russell
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Brough
Lord Bathurst
Rose
Canning
Great Britain
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House
Liverpool Mercury
Trace Bro
Norfotk
Charleston
Capitol
James Mapison
Madison
Gerry
Army of the
D’vinjo
Lady
Rio Janeiro
Bali
General Moreau
Tony
Tata Or
James
Yelero
Pascal
Africa
Simonet
Augusta
N. Delaigle
Joan Urr
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