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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00239 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1813 |
| Title | Elbridge Gerry to James T. Austin on the War of 1812 |
| Date | 7 June 1813 |
| Author | Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) |
| Recipient | Austin, James T. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Remarks that the governor of Massachusetts, Caleb Strong, "displayed his british colours," referring to Strong not allowing the federal government to recruit troops for the War of 1812 in his state. Notes that President Madison recovered from an illness and praises the president and his wife. Mentions that he cannot send a document Austin wants. In response to Strong, President Madison withdrew all protection from Massachusetts. Gerry was then vice president. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Military History President Health and Medical Recruitment Global History and Civics Vice President Politics |
| People | Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) Austin, James Trecothick (1784-1870) Strong, Caleb (1745-1819) Madison, Dolley (1768-1849) Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Government & Politics; War of 1812;The Presidency; Health & Medicine; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |