Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1812-11-28
with great truth and consideration, Sir,
your most obedieut humb!e sery ant,
tsSignedD
CASTLEREAGH.
j. Russell, Esq.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Between Sir j. Borlase Warren and
the Secretary of State.
HALIIAx, IN. s. Sept, so.

| HALIFAX, IN. 5. Sept, so.
SIR
| The departure OF Mr.. Foster from
America, has devolved upon me III,
charge OF making known to you, for the
inflammation Of the government of the
United States, the sentiments entertain
ed by his royal hishness the prince re-
gent upon the existing relations Of the
| two countries.
You will observe from the enclosed
copy CT an order in council, bearing
date The 23d % lrnc, 1912. that the or
ders i'll council Of the 9Th of January.
1907. aud the isth Of April 1909,
ceased to exist nearly III The same
tine that the government Of the United
States declared war against his mGies-
ty.
Immediately on the receipt Of this
declaration in Tendon, TIE orders i'm
council Of which copy is herewith en-
closed to you was issued, OF the 31st.
day Of July, foT the embargo and detem-
tlen OF all American ships.
Under these circumstances, I am
commanded TO propose to your govern
ment the Immediate cessation Of hostili-
ties between the two countries, &IshalI
be most happy to he the instrument of
bringing about reconciliation. Sc en-
teresiins and beneficial to America and
Great Britain.
therefore propose to you. that the
government OF the United States OF
America shall instantly recall their let
ters OF n'arque and rcprisal against
British ships, together with all orders
and instruction for any acts of h0sti,i-
~ whatever against the territories of
mis- Majesty or the persons or property
Of his subjects; with the understand
ing, that, immediately on my receiy-
ing from Yea an official assurance to
hat effect, I shall instruct all the Off
GERS under MY command 10 desist from
corresponding measures OF war, against
the ships and property of the United
States, and, that shall transmit with
out delay corresponding intelligence to
tise. scserli parts of the wocid where
hosfiiities may have commenced. The
British commanders in which will be
required to discontinue hostilities from
The receipt of such notice.
Should the American government ac
cede to the above proposal fer terminal
ing hostilities, L am authorised to ar
range with you as the revocation ofthe
laws which interdict the comrherce
and ships of war of G. Britain from
the harbours and waters Of the United
States in default Of which revocation
within Such reasonable npriods nc nav
ne agreed upon, you will observe by
the order Of the Esd June the orders in
council ofJanuary, 1907, and April,
1899, are TO be revived.
The officer who conveys this letter 10
the American coast has received nav
orders TO put % sea immediately apon
the delivering of this dispatch 10 the
competent authority and earnestly
recommend that no time may be lost
iii communicating to me the decision of
your government, persuaded as / feel
that II cannot but be Of nature 10 lead
TO speedy termination of the present
differences.
The flag Of truce which you may
charge with your reply will find one Of
mr. cruizers at Sandy Hook, ten DAYS
after the landing of this despatch.
which | have directed to call there with
tiag of truce for that purpose.
j have the honor to be, with the high
est consideration, Sir, your most
o5edient and ostfaithful
Humble servant,
JOHN B0RLASE WARREN,