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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04267.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1811 |
| Title | Robert W. Fox to James Monroe hoping to settle issues with Britain without a conflict |
| Date | 8 November 1811 |
| Author | Fox, Robert W. (1754-1818) |
| Recipient | Monroe, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Monroe on foreign affairs as they pertained to maritime commerce in the year preceding the War of 1812, particular British enforcement of the orders in council. Offers condolence on the death of General Lyman. Discusses attempts to protect American ships and his hope that the differences between the United States and Britain will be resolved. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Government and Civics Foreign Affairs Merchants and Trade Commerce Death Military History Global History and Civics Maritime Navy Impressment Diplomacy |
| People | Fox, Robert W. (1754-1818) Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Place written | Falmouth, England |
| Theme | War of 1812; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |