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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... commission and that she would probably not do so until she heard formally from the American commission . Furthermore , wrote Beasley , England now seemed to prefer The Hague rather than Gothenburg as a site for negotiation . Bayard ...
... commission and that she would probably not do so until she heard formally from the American commission . Furthermore , wrote Beasley , England now seemed to prefer The Hague rather than Gothenburg as a site for negotiation . Bayard ...
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... commission was scattered ; the British com- mission had not been appointed ; future negotiation was still un- certain ; and yet two of the American ministers advised their government that the only stated principle for which the war was ...
... commission was scattered ; the British com- mission had not been appointed ; future negotiation was still un- certain ; and yet two of the American ministers advised their government that the only stated principle for which the war was ...
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... commission was assem- bled , with the exception of Gallatin , who remained away until July 6. Gallatin's delayed arrival made little difference , for there was neither sight nor sign of the British commission , and the Americans had no ...
... commission was assem- bled , with the exception of Gallatin , who remained away until July 6. Gallatin's delayed arrival made little difference , for there was neither sight nor sign of the British commission , and the Americans had no ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
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