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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00639.22 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1812 |
| Title | Circular letter from James Monroe to William Plumer regarding the declaration of war made against Britain |
| Date | 19 June 1812 |
| Author | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Recipient | Plumer, William (1759-1850) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Circular letter notifying the governor of New Hampshire of the declaration of war made against Britain, officially beginning the War of 1812. Sent with copies of the act declaring war and a report of the Committee of Foreign Relations (not included). Signed as Secretary of State. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Military History Government and Civics Global History and Civics President |
| People | Monroe, James (1758-1831) Plumer, William (1759-1850) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | War of 1812; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |