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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1812
Page
8
The text shows a partial letter style closing with a signature JONA. RUSSELL and references to negotiations and a vessel pending departure. It reads as a military or diplomatic correspondence fragment with names Mourne and related parties mentioned in a dated context. The legible portions suggest formal communication about Atlantic negotiations and travel timing.
John Russell appeals to Lord Castlereagh to seek an armistice with Britain within sixty days and to repeal orders in council while offering reciprocal actions. He argues for a definitive treaty to end impressment and restore relations, emphasizing conciliation and the mutual benefits of peace.
Lord Castlereagh rebuts Mr Russell in a formal exchange amid war tensions. The British decline a US demand to suspend hostilities, asserting rights over impressment and naval prerogatives, while signaling immediate British evacuation arrangements and the transfer of prisoners of war through Reuben Gaunt Besley.
Fragmentary dated note sent to Lord Castlereagh at 18 Bentick Freet mentions Sept B12 and a request or agreement. The text is garbled and lacks resolvable events, names beyond the addressee, and concrete actions.
Jonathan Russell informs James Monroe that Lord Castlereagh has allowed Mr Beasley to stay as agent or prisoner of war and that many individuals have permission to return to the United States. He notes a failed Swiftfare packet from Falmouth and mentions a passport request and a circular to the consulate. He closes with respect and allegiance.
In a September 17, 1812 dispatch from the Foreign Office Lord Castlereagh informs Mr. Ruffelle that an admiralty order already issued will protect the ship Lark bound for the United States. He mentions customs facilitation for Ruffelle and family effects and offers further assistance.
Halifax Sept 30 correspondence from F Bartufe War ren to the Secretary of State outlines royal sentiments on US-UK relations. It notes dates of orders in council and an embargo on American ships, and proposes immediate cessation of hostilities and reconciliation between the two governments.
The letter proposes Britain suspend hostilities and revoke trade bans if the US halts its war measures. A British commander would meet at Sandy Hook with a flag of truce ten days after delivery, seeking a speedy end to current differences.
Drafted record from the Department of State dated October 27 1812 outlines British authorized cessation of hostilities with the United States on condition of repealing orders in council and related law changes. It notes prior armistice proposals and urges a durable peaceful settlement honoring both nations with sanctions on British trade and impressment concerns. It emphasizes avoiding delay and seeking mutual terms to end the conflict.
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