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 191
... Ghent neither commission budged , save to take occasional excursions to enjoy what John Quincy Adams - who did not go - hinted were the sinful delights of Brussels . Certainly the possibilities for sin in Ghent were circumscribed , and ...
... Ghent neither commission budged , save to take occasional excursions to enjoy what John Quincy Adams - who did not go - hinted were the sinful delights of Brussels . Certainly the possibilities for sin in Ghent were circumscribed , and ...
Page 317
... Ghent , 1814 , " edited by S. E. Morison , Old South Leaflets , 1917 ; “ Letters of James A. Bayard , 1802-1814 " ; and " Negotiations at Ghent , 1812-1814 . " Chapter Sixteen : Manning , Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States ...
... Ghent , 1814 , " edited by S. E. Morison , Old South Leaflets , 1917 ; “ Letters of James A. Bayard , 1802-1814 " ; and " Negotiations at Ghent , 1812-1814 . " Chapter Sixteen : Manning , Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States ...
Page 326
... Ghent career of , 297 ; Prevost's report to , 226-27 ; quoted , 182 , 183 , 236 , 253 , 254 , 271 , 284 ; view of Treaty of Ghent , 284 Beloselsky , Princess , 32 , 35 Bentzon , Adrian , 191 , 263 Berkeley , Admiral , 9 , 10 Bermuda ...
... Ghent career of , 297 ; Prevost's report to , 226-27 ; quoted , 182 , 183 , 236 , 253 , 254 , 271 , 284 ; view of Treaty of Ghent , 284 Beloselsky , Princess , 32 , 35 Bentzon , Adrian , 191 , 263 Berkeley , Admiral , 9 , 10 Bermuda ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
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