Hamilton, Paul, 1762-1816 to John Rodgers

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GLC#
GLC00758
Type
Letters
Date
June 18, 1812
Author/Creator
Hamilton, Paul, 1762-1816
Title
to John Rodgers
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24 cm, Width: 20 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

The Secretary of the Navy informs Commodore Rodgers that war has been declared against Great Britain, officially starting the War of 1812. Indicates that Rodgers is entitled to use his four vessels for attack and defense. Asks him to await further instructions from New York, but permits him to attack British cruisers near Sandy Hook, if the opportunity arises, after which he should return to port. Instructs him to relay these orders to Commodore Stephen Decatur.

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