To John Taylor, 13 June 1812

To John Taylor, 13 June 1812

had hoped that he could help reach a compromise with Great Britain and feels that he did everything in his power to reach one; negotiations with Great Britain concerning blockades and orders in council; explains why war with Great Britain is necessary; military preparations for war; party politics in Congress; believes that the efforts of the United States against Great Britain will be successful; does not believe that the war will result in the division of the Union

1812-06-13

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