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Letter to Editor
July 5, 1831
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In a letter to the Globe editor, P.G. Randolph defends his limited role as messenger between Major Eaton and Mr. Ingham in 1831 Washington, denying any intrusion or threats and clarifying he only urged a prompt response before departing.
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To the Editor of the Globe.
It may be proper for me to state, that when I consented to bear the communication from the late Secretary of War, Mr. Eaton, to the late Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Ingham, it was distinctly understood by Major Eaton, that, in the event of the correspondence leading to a meeting, my agency was to cease entirely, and that Major Eaton was to be attended by another friend, who was not in the city when the note was sent.
The assertion of Mr. Ingham, that I intruded into his room, and threatened personal violence, is entirely erroneous. I called at his lodgings, inquired if he were at home, was answered in the affirmative, and invited to his room by the servant. After the usual salutations, I asked him if he intended to answer Major Eaton's note. He replied, that he should take his own time, &c. I then told him that it was my business to communicate to him the intention of Major Eaton to take a decisive and prompt course in relation to the matter, if he failed to respond to the note of which I had been the bearer the day before. I then took my leave, without the slightest menace of personal violence on my part.
P. G. RANDOLPH.
Washington, June 25, 1831.
It may be proper for me to state, that when I consented to bear the communication from the late Secretary of War, Mr. Eaton, to the late Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Ingham, it was distinctly understood by Major Eaton, that, in the event of the correspondence leading to a meeting, my agency was to cease entirely, and that Major Eaton was to be attended by another friend, who was not in the city when the note was sent.
The assertion of Mr. Ingham, that I intruded into his room, and threatened personal violence, is entirely erroneous. I called at his lodgings, inquired if he were at home, was answered in the affirmative, and invited to his room by the servant. After the usual salutations, I asked him if he intended to answer Major Eaton's note. He replied, that he should take his own time, &c. I then told him that it was my business to communicate to him the intention of Major Eaton to take a decisive and prompt course in relation to the matter, if he failed to respond to the note of which I had been the bearer the day before. I then took my leave, without the slightest menace of personal violence on my part.
P. G. RANDOLPH.
Washington, June 25, 1831.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Eaton Ingham Correspondence
Challenge Note
Personal Violence Denial
Washington Dispute
1831 Cabinet Affair
What entities or persons were involved?
P. G. Randolph.
To The Editor Of The Globe.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
P. G. Randolph.
Recipient
To The Editor Of The Globe.
Main Argument
p.g. randolph explains that he only consented to deliver a communication from major eaton to mr. ingham, after which his role was to end, and denies mr. ingham's claim of intrusion and threats of personal violence, stating he merely inquired about a response and left peacefully.
Notable Details
Distinct Understanding That Agency Ceases If Correspondence Leads To A Meeting
Attended By Another Friend Not In The City
Called At Lodgings, Invited By Servant
Asked About Answering Eaton's Note
Intention To Take Decisive And Prompt Course If No Response