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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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New York reports the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, with Secretary Monroe's letter dated Feb. 14, 1815, instructing commanders to cease hostilities. Gen. Boyd notifies British forces off New York.
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CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES.
To the politeness of general Boyd, we are indebted for copies of the following letters, which leave no doubt that the treaty of peace is at this moment ratified. The first dispatch is a circular (received by this morning's mail) from the war-office to all the commanding officers of posts in the United States. The second is gen. Boyd's communication to the commander of the British squadron off Sandy Hook, to be sent by major Philip D. Spencer, with a flag, this afternoon. Further advices from the war department are expected to-morrow.
It would be an agreeable circumstance if the British ships could be up to our harbor to join in celebrating the conclusion of hostilities, particularly the Tenedos, which is said to have a part of the crew of the President on board, who would rejoice in so early a discharge from captivity.-- The reception of the circular will open the usual intercourse of peace on our sea-board wherever the ice will permit the coasting trade; and put an end to military operations at Savannah, the belligerent regulations at Castine, the naval preparations at Sacket's Harbor &c. &c.
Department of War, Feb. 14, 1815.
Sir-It is with great satisfaction that I have to inform you, that a treaty of peace was concluded between the United States and Great Britain, at Ghent, on the 24th of December last. A copy of the treaty was received this day by Mr. Carroll, has been examined by the president, and WILL (I HAVE NO DOUBT) BE RATIFIED. I give you this information, that hostilities may cease immediately between our troops and those of Great-Britain. It will be proper for you to notify this to the British commander in your vicinity.
I have the honor to be, respectfully your most obedient servant,
JAMES MONROE.
The Commanding Officer at New-York.
Head Quarters, 3d Military District,
New-York, Feb. 17. 1815.
Sir -I have the honor to transmit to you, by maj. Spencer, of the U. S. army, a copy of a letter I have this morning received from the honorable James Monroe, secretary at war; to congratulate you on the return of peace between Great Britain and the United States of America; and offer you such refreshments as your ships may require.
J. P. BOYD. Brig. Gen. Com.
To the officer commanding his majesty's ships of war off New-York.
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New York
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Feb. 14, 1815
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treaty of peace ratified; hostilities to cease immediately between u.s. and british forces.
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Circular from War Department announces treaty concluded at Ghent on December 24, 1814, examined by president and expected to be ratified. Commanders instructed to notify British counterparts and end hostilities. Gen. Boyd sends copy to British squadron commander off New York via Maj. Spencer.