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- GLC#
- GLC00298
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- February 19, 1807
- Author/Creator
- Ellery, William, 1727-1820
- Title
- to William Stedman
- Place Written
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Age of Jefferson & Madison
William Ellery 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. He asks who originated the suspension on Habeas Corpus and mentions that General James Wilkinson wants it suspended. He shares a recollection about Wilkinson at Valley Forge and his role in the Conway Cabal. Comments that he expected to have heard more about Aaron 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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