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Madison, James, 1751-1836 Message of the President [war of 1812 re: American defeats on Canada border]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05218 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Book Date: 1814 Pagination: 114 p. : Order a Copy

Fuller title: "Message from the President...as may tend to explain the causes of the failure of the arms of the U. States on the northern frontier." Printed by A & G Way. Message no. 54.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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