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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03841 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1812 |
| Title | William Ellery to George G. Channing on people, proverbs, politics and relations with Britain |
| Date | 21 September 1812 |
| Author | Ellery, William (1727-1820) |
| Recipient | Channing, George G. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Personal letter in which Ellery describes a man named Mr. Otis as "a mellifluous, pathetic speaker" and explains his views on the relationship between business activities and intellectual improvement as well as the proverbial saying "laugh and be fat." Discusses the current political climate, the non-importation act, relations with Britain, and duty collection. Mentions the alarm in Newport caused by the presence of three British frigates and the possibility of being attacked. Also concerns Ellery's uncertainty about the upcoming presidential election. Written shortly before the start of the War of 1812. |
| Subjects | Education Humor and Satire Politics Embargo War of 1812 Military History Global History and Civics Taxes or Taxation Finance Government and Civics Navy President Election Merchants and Trade Commerce American Statesmen |
| People | Ellery, William (1727-1820) Channing, George Gibbs (1789-1881) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | War of 1812; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics; Law; Merchants & Commerce; Education; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Ellery, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was the collector of the port of Newport . |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |