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Letter to Editor
August 1, 1811
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter in the Boston Patriot argues that while England has the right to cruise on the American coast, the U.S. has the right to cruise on its own coast and repel abuses of these rights, using the metaphor of a highway and sidewalk to assert national honor and security. Signed John Codline.
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From The Boston Patriot
COMMUNICATION.
The advocates of England prove, and appear to triumph in the position—" That England has a right to cruise on our coast." Agreed. And have we not a right to cruise on our own coast ; and to repel every abuse of common rights, especially of our own rights from theirs? We certainly have this privilege; and national honor and security require its vigilant exercise. While John Bull claims an exclusive right on the common high way, we ought at least to claim and maintain at the cannon's mouth, the right of passing and re-passing, without interruption, the side walk that fronts our houses.
John Codline.
COMMUNICATION.
The advocates of England prove, and appear to triumph in the position—" That England has a right to cruise on our coast." Agreed. And have we not a right to cruise on our own coast ; and to repel every abuse of common rights, especially of our own rights from theirs? We certainly have this privilege; and national honor and security require its vigilant exercise. While John Bull claims an exclusive right on the common high way, we ought at least to claim and maintain at the cannon's mouth, the right of passing and re-passing, without interruption, the side walk that fronts our houses.
John Codline.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Constitutional Rights
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Naval Rights
Coastal Cruising
National Honor
John Bull
American Defense
What entities or persons were involved?
John Codline
Letter to Editor Details
Author
John Codline
Main Argument
while agreeing that england has the right to cruise on the american coast, the letter asserts that the u.s. has the right to cruise on its own coast and to repel abuses of these common rights, with national honor and security demanding vigilant enforcement.
Notable Details
Metaphor Comparing The High Seas To A Common Highway And The Coast To A Sidewalk Fronting Houses.
Reference To 'John Bull' As Symbol For England.
Advocacy For Maintaining Rights 'At The Cannon's Mouth'.