1/9/1814., 01/09/1814-01/09/1814

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 71528

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The Charles Lacey papers consist of only one series.

Dates

01/09/1814-01/09/1814

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/08/06

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 1/9/1814 from E. Ward to Charles Lacey, on board the U.S.S. "Madison" in Sacket's Harbor, New York, with lengthy discussion of the War of 1812, especially its naval aspects. References to the embargo, the prospects for a peace settlement, the setbacks suffered by Napoleon I at the hands of the Russians, the prospects of Napoleon's campaign, high prices for consumer goods, the sailing of the U.S.S. "Constitution" on a cruise from Boston with Captain Charles Stewart (1778-1869) at the helm, the U.S.S. "President," the return of the U.S.S. "Congress" to Portsmouth having taken but a few merchant vessels, the success of Captain David Porter (1780-1843) against the British in the Pacific Ocean, the readiness of the U.S.S. "Peacock" to proceed to sea, and Charles' Lacey's illness. The postscript mentions the arrival of Commodore Isaac Chauncey (1772-1840) in New York City and describes briefly the reception received by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819); who arrived in New York, was given a rousing cheer at a theater, and will be honored at a public dinner. Sent from New York City.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LACEY, CHARLES - CORRESPONDENCE FROM WARD, E. (1814): Autographed Letter

WARD, E. - CORRESPONDENCE TO LACEY, CHARLES (1814): Autographed Letter

"MADISON" (U.S.S.) - REFERENCE (1814): Autographed Letter

SACKET'S HARBOR - NEW YORK - REFERENCE (1814): Autographed Letter

WAR OF 1812 - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING (1814): Autographed Letter

EMBARGO - REFERENCE DURING WAR OF 1812 (1814): Autographed Letter

NAPOLEON I - REFERENCE TO SETBACKS VERSUS RUSSIANS (1814): Autographed Letter

WAR OF 1812 - REFERENCE TO HIGH PRICES FOR CONSUMER GOODS (1814): Autographed Letter

"CONSTITUTION" (U.S.S.) - REFERENCE (1814): Autographed Letter

STEWART, CHARLES - REFERENCE (1814): Autographed Letter

"PRESIDENT" (U.S.S.) - REFERENCE (1814): Autographed Letter

"CONGRESS" (U.S.S.) - REFERENCE (1814): Autographed Letter

PORTER, DAVID - REFERENCE TO SUCCESS VERSUS BRITISH IN PACIFIC (1814): Autographed Letter

PACIFIC OCEAN - REFERENCE TO NAVAL ACTIONS OF PORTER, DAVID (1814): Autographed Letter

"PEACOCK" (U.S.S.) - REFERENCE (1814): Autographed Letter

LACEY, CHARLES - REFERENCE TO ILLNESS (1814): Autographed Letter

CHAUNCEY, ISAAC - REFERENCE TO ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY (1814): Autographed Letter

PERRY, OLIVER HAZARD - REFERENCE TO RECEPTION IN NEW YORK CITY (1814): Autographed Letter

NEW YORK CITY - REFERENCE:ARRIVAL OF NAVAL OFFICERS,WAR OF 1812 (1814): Autographed Letter