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Breckinridge, James, 1763-1833 [Circular letter on congressional proceedings preceding the War of 1812]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05892 Author/Creator: Breckinridge, James, 1763-1833 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed letter Date: 1811/02/27 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : free frank Height: 27 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the recent proceedings of Congress, specifically the non-intercourse and importation laws and the problematic European trade situation that led to War of 1812.

Breckinridge, James, 1763-1833

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