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Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Columbian centinel. [No. 2784 (Dec. 12, 1810)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08559 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 12 December 1810 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 50.5 cm, Width: 36 cm Order a Copy

Includes a message from President James Madison to Congress on the topic of "The embarrassments which have prevailed in our foreign relations." Also contains a "memorial of the Revolutionary Convention of West-Florida" and President Madison's proclamation annexing Western Florida. With many announcements and advertisements.

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Madison, James, 1751-1836

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