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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01494 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1812 |
| Title | Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States |
| Date | 28 August 1812 |
| Author | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Document Type | Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Signed as Secretary of State. In response to the repeal of British Orders in Council, instructs naval and privateering ships to assist, rather than obstruct, any American owned ships bringing British goods to the United States. Issued shortly after the start of the War of 1812. Compare to GLC01665. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Military History President Government and Civics Navy Privateering Maritime Commerce Merchants and Trade Global History and Civics |
| People | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | War of 1812; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce; The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Additional instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States |