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 65
... Bayard would ask for his passport , " leaving to the other [ Adams ] the care of receiving and transmitting the Answer . . . . " Bayard protested that Adams's paragraph made it seem as if he , Bayard , were shirking his duty , whereas ...
... Bayard would ask for his passport , " leaving to the other [ Adams ] the care of receiving and transmitting the Answer . . . . " Bayard protested that Adams's paragraph made it seem as if he , Bayard , were shirking his duty , whereas ...
Page 66
... Bayard's request , called on Roman- zoff the day after the American note had been delivered . The consul found the Count pale and weak from an illness of body and spirit . The old man said that he had yet to read the note , and he asked ...
... Bayard's request , called on Roman- zoff the day after the American note had been delivered . The consul found the Count pale and weak from an illness of body and spirit . The old man said that he had yet to read the note , and he asked ...
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... Bayard , and he shook with fury when he later learned from Harris , who shifted his allegiance as his ambition dictated , that Bayard had also uttered many unkind words about him . After Bayard had departed St. Petersburg Adams ...
... Bayard , and he shook with fury when he later learned from Harris , who shifted his allegiance as his ambition dictated , that Bayard had also uttered many unkind words about him . After Bayard had departed St. Petersburg Adams ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
Copyright | |
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