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 58
... possible that he meant for Romanzoff to take charge of the situation , but forgot , amid the constant de- mands made on him , to give his Minister for Foreign Affairs the necessary powers . It is possible , too , that Romanzoff and ...
... possible that he meant for Romanzoff to take charge of the situation , but forgot , amid the constant de- mands made on him , to give his Minister for Foreign Affairs the necessary powers . It is possible , too , that Romanzoff and ...
Page 141
... possible commander of the British expe- dition , who , at a ceremonial dinner , had predicted that his na- tion would " humble the Yankees . ” Of a different nature was the private epistle of Henry Clay . Less accustomed than the others ...
... possible commander of the British expe- dition , who , at a ceremonial dinner , had predicted that his na- tion would " humble the Yankees . ” Of a different nature was the private epistle of Henry Clay . Less accustomed than the others ...
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... possible resulting rupture would be to their advantage . The commissioners realized only to a limited extent that British reticence allowed for American initiative . For the first time since the negotiation began , the American ...
... possible resulting rupture would be to their advantage . The commissioners realized only to a limited extent that British reticence allowed for American initiative . For the first time since the negotiation began , the American ...
Contents
THE WAGES OF WAR AND THE PROMISE OF MEDIATION | 3 |
THE EMPERORS COURT | 25 |
A TANGLED WEB | 43 |
Copyright | |
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