Oakeley, Charles, 2nd Baronet, 1778-1829

Sir Charles Oakeley served as Secretary of the British Legation to the U.S., and returned to London in late 1809. He was born in India during the time his father, Charles Oakeley, was the Governor of Madras. While he was serving in the U.S., he proposed to Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, but she declined. He married Charlotte Francoise Augusta Gilberte Ramadier in 1820. He was the 2nd Baronet of Shrewsbury.

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[Letter From John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 17, 1809, Vol. 2]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles N. Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about business dealings, the health of his wife, and rumors surrounding the effects of the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809. Teackle had inside knowledge of the Non-Intercourse Act thru his contacts in the Senate and his friendship with British Minister to the U.S., David Erskine. He states that he wishes to keep Charles informed on the state of affairs so that Charles can effectively run his business.