President's Message on War Armistice and British Claims
The President reports to Congress on recent British proposals to suspend hostilities by armistice under strict conditions. He cites reasons for not accepting the arrangement, including lack of reciprocal security, risks to U S prize law, and ongoing impressment disputes. He notes potential for accommodation if British disposition to reconcile persists.
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Althea
St. Baker
United States
Graham
Baker
Foster
Halifax
Gland
Ker
Fetter
Helifax
Foster Hay
George Prevost
N. Deathorne
Washington
Nces
Grets
Htm. Cives
Indiana
Great Britain
France
Berlin
Milan
U. States
Congress
Letters of Mr Rufsel to the Secretary of State
London June 23 1812 Mr Russell reports to Mr Monroe an order of council dated June revoking the orders in council of January 7 1807 and April 26 1809 Included are two notes from Lord Catelereagh with the communication and a copy of the answer The correspondence accompanies the decree and its accompanying notes
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Mr. Rufsel
Secretary of State
Lord Cattlereagh
Jonathan Russell Addresses Fomes Mokroe With Respect
A formal letter from Jonathan Russell expresses deep respect and deference to the hon. Fomes Mokroe, signing as a faithful servant. The fragment conveys courteous tone and official courtesy in a historical correspondence.
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Jonathan Russell
Fomes Mokroe
Castlereagh Note on Revocation of 1807 and 1809 Orders
Letter from Lord Castlereagh to Mr Russell revoking parts of the January 1807 and April 1809 orders restricting American vessels and cargoes, effective August. Russell replies from London noting blockade clarification and U S neutrality.
Castlereagh Seeks Quick Understanding with Mr Russell
Lord Castlereagh to Mr Russell informs the Foreign Office of an order in council and urges rapid hours to progress toward resolving differences. He notes the Prince Regent's ministers have advised adopting a measure based on a prior document and mentions a British vessel departing with dispatches within the week.
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Lord Castnereagh
Russells
Foreign Office
America
Castlereagh
Rueffel
Britain US tensions ease over orders in council 1812
Lord Castlereagh and Mr Ruffell exchange notes on revocation of the January 1807 and April 1807 orders in council affecting American vessels and cargoes. They discuss blockade policy, neutrality, and the situation of British ships in US harbors as of June 29 1812.
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Bentick
Prince Regent
U.S
United States
Great Britain
Jona
Russell
Han
Castlereagh
Order In Council
U. States
Lord Cafbereagh
Ruffell
America
Lord Castlereagh
Fune
Mr Rossell Acknowledges Note From Lord Castlereagh
Mr Rossell acknowledges the receipt of Lord Castlereagh s note dated the 29th and will communicate it to his government at the earliest opportunity. He repeats his high regard and informs Lord Castlereagh of the July 11, 1812 address from 18 Bentley Street.
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London
Lord Castlereagh
United States
Diplomatic note on hostilities and US return in 1812
Letter from a US envoy to Lord Castlereagh discusses rejection of moderate terms for suspension of hostilities and the envoy's intention to return to the United States. The writer notes lack of formal acknowledgment and hints at continued conduct after this point.
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Lord Castlereagh
United States
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Rufell
Department of Deate
MR. Russell
MR. Monroe
Lord
Jonatha Rufill
MR. Munroe
Jona, Russel
the Bon
James Munroe
Lord Castlereaghs
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