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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00323 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1812 |
| Title | James Monroe to John Steele on the release of prisoners of war |
| Date | 13 October 1812 |
| Author | Monroe, James (1758-1831) |
| Recipient | Steele, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Advises the collector of customs in Philadelphia on the rules to follow regarding released British prisoners of war sailing home. Also requests that the secretary of state's office be informed of every cartel sailing from Steele's district. Outlines how Steele should work with the Marshall of Pennsylvania to prevent unintended releases of prisoners and arrange for payment for the passage of Americans released by the British. Monroe was then secretary of state. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 President Navy Maritime Global History and Civics Prisoner of War Finance Economics Government and Civics |
| People | Monroe, James (1758-1831) Steele, John (1758-1827) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; War of 1812; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |