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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07615 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1815 |
| Title | Jon Quincy Adams to William Eustis regarding relations with the British |
| Date | 29 November 1815 |
| Author | Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) |
| Additional authors | Adams, Louisa Catherine (1775-1852) |
| Recipient | Eustis, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | "...[I]f we intend to hold our right as valid we must be prepared to maintain it by force. Early in the course of the summer, the British government determined to maintain and to encrease [sic] their naval armaments on the Canadian Lakes this very significant measure appears to have been understood by our Government who have properly taken the hint and determined upon corresponding armaments on our side." Text and signature written entirely in hand of Louisa C. Adams. |
| Subjects | President Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs War of 1812 Military History Navy Canada Women's History First Lady |
| People | Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Eustis, William (1753-1825) Adams, Louisa Catherine (1775-1852) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |