The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08882.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1814 |
| Title | Elias Boudinot to Edward Dorr Griffin regarding several matters, including the War of 1812 |
| Date | 23 April 1814 |
| Author | Boudinot, Elias (1740-1821) |
| Recipient | Griffin, Edward Dorr |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Boudinot informs Griffin, a reverend, he was confined for six weeks due to a case of gout in his head. Criticizes the United States' inability to foster peace. Expresses worry regarding the United States' lack of financial means and capable leadership during the War of 1812. Writes "God in his righteous Judgment, has a Controversy with our Nation, and he only knows when it will end.~ We seem here to take it for granted that Peace must necessarily take place..." Discusses religion, stating that a knowledge of Biblical prophecies depends on a knowledge and careful comparison of Scriptures. Discusses the writings of Faber (possibly theologian Johannes Faber) pertaining to Biblical Scripture. Declares "Altho' Great Britain must finally give way, with the other Horns of the Beast; yet at present she stands high... She never was stronger or stood on higher ground as a Nation than at present... Her exertions to send the word of life thro'out the habitable globe, are almost miraculous- they are the finger of God." |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Health and Medical War of 1812 Military History Peace Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Religion |
| People | Boudinot, Elias (1740-1821) Griffin, Edward Dorr (1770-1837) Faber, Johannes (1478-1541) |
| Place written | Burlington, New Jersey |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; War of 1812; Foreign Affairs; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Boudinot served on the Continental Congress 1778, 1781, 1782 and 1783. He was a United States Representative from New Jersey 1789-1794, and served as Director of the United States Mint 1795-1805. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |