Elbridge Gerry to James T. Austin on the War of 1812, 7 June 1813.
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Collection: The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859.
Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : AM, 2014. Digitized from a copy held by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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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.