Shaler, William, 1773-1833 Diary as secret US agent re: negotiations at Ghent, meetings, confidences
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05246.03 Author/Creator: Shaler, William, 1773-1833 Place Written: Various Places Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1814 Pagination: 1 v. Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Shaler's diary from Ghent where he served temporarily on the Peace Commission while on his way to Algiers to negotiate a treaty. Shaler gained the confidence of Henry Clay, who relayed to him the negotiating positions of both sides. The book does not include his service in Algiers.
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