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 84
... English intentions , but Amsterdam , though under the English shadow , was an in- viting place that encouraged procrastination , and Bayard and Gallatin lingered there . The Americans were quickly taken in tow by the partners of Willink ...
... English intentions , but Amsterdam , though under the English shadow , was an in- viting place that encouraged procrastination , and Bayard and Gallatin lingered there . The Americans were quickly taken in tow by the partners of Willink ...
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... English society and was the one American to have official contact with the English government , dutifully noted what he saw and heard - and reported pessimistically to all the American commissioners in London , Gothenburg , Stockholm ...
... English society and was the one American to have official contact with the English government , dutifully noted what he saw and heard - and reported pessimistically to all the American commissioners in London , Gothenburg , Stockholm ...
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... English capital . Everywhere he went multitudes followed and cheered him , and his effect on the upper classes and members of the government was as pronounced if not always as pleasant . He started off on a sour note by making his ...
... English capital . Everywhere he went multitudes followed and cheered him , and his effect on the upper classes and members of the government was as pronounced if not always as pleasant . He started off on a sour note by making his ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
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