Reference
W1/3926
Title
J D Denham, Hull, [to Samuel Whitbread II]
Date free text
9 February 1813
Production date
From: 1813 To: 1813
Scope and Content
The stealing of slaves in America is a capital offence, but their murder is not. The fine for it is £100. Description of treatment of slaves. Americans, despite lawlessness, are an honest and law abiding people. Hatred of England and not Orders in Council that caused the War. Lord Castlereagh's correspondence with Mr. Foster. Facility with which British subjects can obtain American nationality. Americans determined to build a Navy, which cannot be manned except by British. American commerce reviewed. Result of Madison's election as president and his influence. The Americans cannot raise an army against Canada. Writer's opinion of Catholic claims.
Level of description
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