The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-03-25

As Eeency Me Secretary V Stafe 72o AGs c1res8ed his
particular alrobaon II ef and there is donbt that yoHr
a6ie Of such mission have a6ove sgggesed,
1u9ua give you claim ony tie GoVerAsnrsenera,
6u ON his ests mnsfcra which might eventually coatri-
your ady Antasc. You will have the goodness therefore
acquain for his Exccllencys inormation whether
you could make convenient engage in mission Of this
natures and what pccuniay assistance would lie requisite
enable You undertake ii without injury to yourself
At present only necessary for me TO add that the Coy
would furnish you with cypher for carrying your
correspondence and tha; i'll the leading party ia OF
wished open Communication with the govern
ncnt, their views might be communicated through you
am, with great truth and regard, my dear SIR your most
faithful humble servant,
(si2ncd) HERMAN w. RYLAND.
John Henry, Esq.
General instructions from Sir j. H. Craig Mr.. Hea'y,
$hecting lis mission
MS ExCELLENcY GoVEREoUR IN CHIEFS INSTRUCTIONS
II. HENRY, FEBRUARY, 1907.
Mos, secret and confidential
Quebec, 6h Fe6. 1909.
SR-As you have readily undertaken the which
have suggested you being likely be attended with
much benefit the public request that with
your earliest convenience you will proceed Boston
The principal object that recommend your attention is
the encavour obtain the information OF the
of affairs that part the Union which, from its
wealth. the number OF Inhabitants, and the known intelligence
and ability OF several o leading naturally pos
very considerable Influence and will indeed prob
ably lead the other Eastern States of America in the part that
they may take at this i'm portan crisis.
shall pretend point you the mode by which
you will be most likely obtain this important information
your udment and the which you may have
in the town must be your guide.
think it however necessary put you your guard
against the sangunencs OF aspiring party the iedeasts
understand, have all times discovered leaning this
disposition, and their being under its particular influence
this b the bc expected from their having
-lounded ground for their hopes Of being the
ament Of their object than they have been for years
past
In the general which have made of in dcscrb-
ing the object which recommend to your attention, is
scarcely necessary that should observe, include the OF
the public opinion both with regard their internal puchs
and the probability with England the comparative
strength OF the two great parties into which the coun,y di
vded and the views and designs Of ta. which may ultimately
prevail.
1t has been supposed thai if the Federass of the Eastern
States should be successful in obtaining that decided nu
which may enable them TO direct the public opinion,
is not improbable that rather than submit continuance OF
difficulties and distress which they subject,
they will that influence bring about separation from
the general Union The earliest information this subject
may be of great consequence to govcnmcn 1t may
also be, it should be inormcd Aoy far in 8th
they you'd ook a Engiand for assistance be diosed 10
enter into a cOnneti0n gvith
Although would be high inexpcdlen; that you should in
any appear ayUwed agent, yet you could
tive 10 obtain intimacy with any OF the leading party,
be ,mproper that should nsinuate though with
great caution that III hey Shontd qh
muncaton grlh government through ne, you auA0
zed 10 retevc Gay aHch and srN Sqy rann IL TO and
may be impossible that they should require
document by which they may be assured you really
in the situation IN which you represent yourself, enclose
credena TO be produced in that view but most pariicu
ary cncn and direct that you do make any Of this
paper, unless desire that purpose should be expressed
and unless you good ground for eaecng fat The dong
icod 10 ccgfaen.aL communication than you
otherwise look for.
In passing through hc State of Vermont you will OF course
exert youv endeavours procure all the information that
the short stay YOU will probably make there will admit of
You will use discretion to delaying Journey
with this view less, in proportion TO prospects
OF obtaining any information OF consequences
request 10 hear from you frequently possible, and
letters directed to might excite suspIcion it may be
well that you put them under to Mr.. -; and
even the addressing letters always the person might
attract notice, recommend your sometimes addressing your
packet the Chief Justice here, occasionally though sell
dom Mr. Ryand but with the addition Of his Official
description. am sir you: most obedent humble servan,
(Signed) J. II. CRAIG.
Joha Henry, Esq.
No. III.
CREDENTIALS FROM SIR JAMES CRAIG HExRr, 6TH
FEB. 1909.
CCOhy) (sEM)
The bearer, Mr. John Henry, empoyed by