Recipient: R.G. Bazeley, Esq, Botley near Southampton, November 11, 1814

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Scope and Contents

Can you supply American newspapers since London papers are one-sided and I must know the state of the public mind in America? "The war will be of long continuance. But ... may... be shortened by the efforts of the pen..." which I am anxious to make. How can I send a letter to America: through France? Visit me in the country where "I can show you some fine oxen fatting as they might be so easily fatted in America."

Dates

Creation: November 11, 1814

Additional Description

Physical Description

3 pages and address

General

Place: American Consulate, Austin Friars, London

Recipient probably Reuben G. Beasley (Beasely, Beasly), the notorious Agent for American prisoners-of-war; He was particularly hated for not answering their letters: this letter is marked: Ans'd.