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Fox, Robert W., 1754-1818 to James Monroe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04267.01 Author/Creator: Fox, Robert W., 1754-1818 Place Written: Falmouth, England Type: Letter signed Date: 1811/11/08 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Monroe on foreign affairs as they pertained to maritime commerce in the year preceding the War of 1812, particular British enforcement of the orders in council. Offers condolence on the death of General Lyman. Discusses attempts to protect American ships and his hope that the differences between the United States and Britain will be resolved.

Fox, Robert W., 1754-1818
Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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