The Peace of Christmas EveDiplomatic and political background of the War of 1812, and the negotiations behind the Treaty of Ghent. Includes text of treaty. |
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Page 99
... Adams's belief that he would do well to avoid both Gallatin and Bayard , especially the latter , in the future . Less than a week after Gallatin and Bayard had commenced their icy sleigh ride , Romanzoff summoned Adams to show him a ...
... Adams's belief that he would do well to avoid both Gallatin and Bayard , especially the latter , in the future . Less than a week after Gallatin and Bayard had commenced their icy sleigh ride , Romanzoff summoned Adams to show him a ...
Page 107
... Adams . " Adams's hopes of meeting with Clay and perhaps having the opportunity to fulfill some part of his role as head of the mission were extinguished in the time it took him to read Clay's letter . Contrary to Adams's understanding ...
... Adams . " Adams's hopes of meeting with Clay and perhaps having the opportunity to fulfill some part of his role as head of the mission were extinguished in the time it took him to read Clay's letter . Contrary to Adams's understanding ...
Page 108
... Adams failed , and perhaps did not really try , to understand one another , and Adams was led from the guardhouse to the home of the com- mandant . From his bed , the commandant interviewed the irate New Englander and sleepily demanded ...
... Adams failed , and perhaps did not really try , to understand one another , and Adams was led from the guardhouse to the home of the com- mandant . From his bed , the commandant interviewed the irate New Englander and sleepily demanded ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
Copyright | |
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