An Inquiry into the Causes and Consequences of the Orders in Council; and an Examination of the Conduct of Great Britain Towards the Neutral Commerce of America
This manuscipt, which was widely circulated in both England and America, is an examination of the events that led to the War of 1812. In it, a member of British Parliament reviews the various laws and actions that created a rift between the United States and Great Britian, and warns that without reconciliation with America, Britian will be less secure against France. It is inscribed on the title page: “The Right Hon[ora]b[le] The Speaker with Mr Alexr Baring’s Compliments.”
Creator
Alexander Baring Ashburton, Baron, 1774-1848
Date Created
1808
Medium
Ink, Paper
Dimensions
[H]8 1/4 in. [W]5 1/4 in.
Catalog Number
1974.23
Credit Line
USS Constitution Museum Collection. Ira Dye Gift.
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