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January 25, 1812
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Correspondence between North Carolina Gov. William Hawkins and President James Madison, transmitting General Assembly resolutions approving Madison's November 5, 1811, message to Congress. Resolutions blame European belligerents for U.S. troubles and pledge state cooperation in national defense measures.
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Raleigh, January 17.
The following correspondence, which lately took place between his Excellency Gov. Hawkins and the President of the United States, has been politely furnished us for publication.
"Raleigh, (N. C.) 26th Dec. 1811.
"SIR—I have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed authenticated copy of certain Resolutions which have been adopted by the General Assembly of this State, approving the sentiments contained in your Message of the 5th ultimo, to the Congress of the United States—attributing the evils which we have experienced "wholly" to the "unprincipled conduct" of the belligerent powers of Europe; and expressing unanimously, the determination to co-operate with the general government in such measures as may be adopted to secure the union, liberty and independence of the United States.
"The critical and embarrassed state of our affairs with the belligerent powers of Europe, cannot fail to impress every American citizen with a deep rooted conviction of the necessity of discarding those party prejudices and feelings, which have unfortunately so long existed in our country, and which, if cherished at a time like the present, when the safety of our country is endangered, must tend to weaken, or perhaps to render ineffectual, such measures as may be adopted for our Common security. Every patriotic citizen of the United States must now feel himself impelled by his country's call, to unite in repelling those aggressions, insults and injuries, with which we have been, and yet are assailed, and which the pacific and just system of government heretofore adopted, has not had the contemplated and desirable tendency to avert. It is, sir, with the utmost pleasure and cordiality, I unite in the sentiments expressed by the representatives of the citizens of this state.
"I have the honor to be,
"Respectfully,
"Sir, your obedient servant,
"WILLIAM HAWKINS.
"James Madison, Esq."
"Washington, Jan. 4, 1812.
"SIR—I have received your letter of the 26th ult. enclosing the Resolutions of the General Assembly of North Carolina, approving the sentiments contained in the Message to Congress, of Nov. 5th, and declaring their readiness to co-operate in vindicating the violated rights of their Country.
"Approbation from such a source, could not fail, under any circumstance, to strengthen the satisfaction arising from a consciousness of faithful purposes. In the present conjuncture it is the more gratifying, as it is accompanied by a pledge to co-operate in the measures by which such sentiments may be effectuated.
"I heartily join in the hope you express, that the state of our national affairs will have its proper influence in converting party feelings and prejudices into united exertions against the aggressions and insults which the just conduct of our country has failed to avert.
And I tender you assurances of my great respect.
"JAMES MADISON.
"His Excellency Gov. Hawkins."
The following correspondence, which lately took place between his Excellency Gov. Hawkins and the President of the United States, has been politely furnished us for publication.
"Raleigh, (N. C.) 26th Dec. 1811.
"SIR—I have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed authenticated copy of certain Resolutions which have been adopted by the General Assembly of this State, approving the sentiments contained in your Message of the 5th ultimo, to the Congress of the United States—attributing the evils which we have experienced "wholly" to the "unprincipled conduct" of the belligerent powers of Europe; and expressing unanimously, the determination to co-operate with the general government in such measures as may be adopted to secure the union, liberty and independence of the United States.
"The critical and embarrassed state of our affairs with the belligerent powers of Europe, cannot fail to impress every American citizen with a deep rooted conviction of the necessity of discarding those party prejudices and feelings, which have unfortunately so long existed in our country, and which, if cherished at a time like the present, when the safety of our country is endangered, must tend to weaken, or perhaps to render ineffectual, such measures as may be adopted for our Common security. Every patriotic citizen of the United States must now feel himself impelled by his country's call, to unite in repelling those aggressions, insults and injuries, with which we have been, and yet are assailed, and which the pacific and just system of government heretofore adopted, has not had the contemplated and desirable tendency to avert. It is, sir, with the utmost pleasure and cordiality, I unite in the sentiments expressed by the representatives of the citizens of this state.
"I have the honor to be,
"Respectfully,
"Sir, your obedient servant,
"WILLIAM HAWKINS.
"James Madison, Esq."
"Washington, Jan. 4, 1812.
"SIR—I have received your letter of the 26th ult. enclosing the Resolutions of the General Assembly of North Carolina, approving the sentiments contained in the Message to Congress, of Nov. 5th, and declaring their readiness to co-operate in vindicating the violated rights of their Country.
"Approbation from such a source, could not fail, under any circumstance, to strengthen the satisfaction arising from a consciousness of faithful purposes. In the present conjuncture it is the more gratifying, as it is accompanied by a pledge to co-operate in the measures by which such sentiments may be effectuated.
"I heartily join in the hope you express, that the state of our national affairs will have its proper influence in converting party feelings and prejudices into united exertions against the aggressions and insults which the just conduct of our country has failed to avert.
And I tender you assurances of my great respect.
"JAMES MADISON.
"His Excellency Gov. Hawkins."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
North Carolina Resolutions
Madison Message
European Aggressions
State Cooperation
Political Unity
What entities or persons were involved?
William Hawkins
James Madison
Where did it happen?
Raleigh, N. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Raleigh, N. C.
Event Date
26th Dec. 1811 And Jan. 4, 1812
Key Persons
William Hawkins
James Madison
Event Details
Gov. Hawkins transmits resolutions from the North Carolina General Assembly approving President Madison's message to Congress of Nov. 5, 1811, blaming European powers for U.S. issues and pledging cooperation. Madison responds appreciatively, urging unity against aggressions.