from John Quincy Adams, 5 September 1814

from John Quincy Adams, 5 September 1814

peace negotiations with Great Britain breaking down; British settlement terms are based upon fear that United States might attempt to invade Canada; conversation with Henry Goulbourn regarding Alexander Cochrane's proclamation encouraging slaves to revolt and relations with the Indians; recommends that JM seek proof to be used in future negotiations that American slaves were being sold in the West Indies by the British

1814-09-05

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