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William Ellery to William Stedman on political matters, rebellions and foreign affairs, 19 February 1807
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William Ellery to William Stedman on political matters, rebellions and foreign affairs, 19 February 1807.
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Collection: The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859.
Ellery was elected to Continental Congress, 1776-1785, and signed the Declaration of Independence. Stedman was his son-in-law and a congressman from Massachusetts. The Conway Cabal was a conspiracy to ruin the reputation of George Washington, and to make General Horatio Gates the commander-in-chief of the armies. It was rumored that Brigadier-General Conway was to be appointed a major-general in the Continental Army, which Washington opposed. Conway was instrumental in spreading the conspiracy. In 1805, Burr had begun to plan a rebellion against the United States. He hoped to break away the western territories from the Union and form a new country with him as the leader.
Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : AM, 2014. Digitized from a copy held by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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Writes that he received his last letter and had hoped Stedman would provide some political news but since Stedman is apathetic about politics, Ellery must read the newspapers. Asks who originated the suspension on Habeas Corpus and mentions that General James Wilkinson wants it suspended. Shares a recollection about Wilkinson at Valley Forge and his role in the Conway Cabal. Comments that he expected to have heard more about Burr's rebellion. Asks his opinion of Napoleon's blockade and states, It seems to me that it will prevent our filling the Treasury as fast as he draws from it . . . But no matter; a naked Treasury affords no invitation to Enemies. . . We hedgehogs can live by ourselves. Discusses family and local matters and the weather. Ends by giving advice about success.
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American history, 1493-1945. Module I.
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English
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March 18, 2024
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American history module 1
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Correspondence
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