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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00108.08 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of nine letters from William Ellery to his grandson, George Channing |
| Title | William Ellery to George G. Channing discussing his daily routine and business matters |
| Date | 18 July 1814 |
| Author | Ellery, William (1727-1820) |
| Recipient | Channing, George G. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Writes to his grandson discussing his daily routine. Hopes Channing will have enough business so he can marry soon. Declines offer to add to his stock of wine because he wants to reserve his money during the uncertain times of the War of 1812. Comments on several orations. Discusses the British blockade and President Madison's call to raise troops. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Children and Family Marriage Finance Alcohol Navy President Military History Global History and Civics |
| People | Ellery, William (1727-1820) Channing, George Gibbs (1789-1881) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | War of 1812; Children & Family; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Ellery was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Continental Congress from Rhode Island from 1776 until 1785. He was Collector of the Port of Newport from 1790 until 1820. Channing was a publisher in Boston and a clergyman later in life. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |