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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00108.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of nine letters from William Ellery to his grandson, George Channing |
| Title | William Ellery to George G. Channing on the evils that have resulted from commercial regulations brought on by the War of 1812 |
| Date | 14 May 1814 |
| Author | Ellery, William (1727-1820) |
| Recipient | Channing, George G. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Agrees with his grandson that evils have resulted from commercial regulations brought on by the War of 1812. Does not think Congress will enact an embargo. Believes the British have a right to blockade their enemy's ports. Advises moderation in expenses and pleasures when he marries. Refers to the Book of Ruth in a discussion of marriage customs as they relate to the impending nuptials between Channing's mother and William. Discusses a possible visit and family news. Mentions the good character of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Writing one month after Napoleon's first abdication, Ellery praises the downfall of the emperor. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Children and Family Commerce Merchants and Trade Embargo Congress Global History and Civics Marriage Religion Navy Military History |
| People | Ellery, William (1727-1820) Channing, George Gibbs (1789-1881) Perry, Oliver Hazard (1785-1819) Bonaparte, Napoleon (1769-1821) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | War of 1812; Children & Family; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce |
| 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 |