Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 to Edward Dorr Griffin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08882.01 Author/Creator: Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 Place Written: Burlington, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1814 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; 24.6 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Boudinot informs Griffin, a reverend, he was confined for six weeks due to a case of gout in his head. Criticizes the United States' inability to foster peace. Expresses worry regarding the United States' lack of financial means and capable leadership during the War of 1812. Writes "God in his righteous Judgment, has a Controversy with our Nation, and he only knows when it will end.~ We seem here to take it for granted that Peace must necessarily take place..." Discusses religion, stating that a knowledge of Biblical prophecies depends on a knowledge and careful comparison of Scriptures. Discusses the writings of Faber (possibly theologian Johannes Faber) pertaining to Biblical Scripture. Declares "Altho' Great Britain must finally give way, with the other Horns of the Beast; yet at present she stands high... She never was stronger or stood on higher ground as a Nation than at present... Her exertions to send the word of life thro'out the habitable globe, are almost miraculous- they are the finger of God."
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