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 67
... hope he should never have to associate with the man again . It was fortunate that Bayard and Gallatin left soon . Gallatin , who was more certain than Bayard of his intentions , completed his ceremonial rounds early , and on Sunday ...
... hope he should never have to associate with the man again . It was fortunate that Bayard and Gallatin left soon . Gallatin , who was more certain than Bayard of his intentions , completed his ceremonial rounds early , and on Sunday ...
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... Hope , that would drive American fishermen from Newfoundland's Grand Banks , that would sever the United States permanently from the Great Lakes . " There are so many people who live by war fever , " said Beasley . " It will be no easy ...
... Hope , that would drive American fishermen from Newfoundland's Grand Banks , that would sever the United States permanently from the Great Lakes . " There are so many people who live by war fever , " said Beasley . " It will be no easy ...
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... hope that they will strike some signal blow , during the present campaign . " Unless the British did obtain a definite military advantage , however , Clay thought they would pause before breaking off " on the points in question . " The ...
... hope that they will strike some signal blow , during the present campaign . " Unless the British did obtain a definite military advantage , however , Clay thought they would pause before breaking off " on the points in question . " The ...
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THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
Copyright | |
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