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1808 March 8 . Peter DeWitt ALS to John DeWitt; New York.

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Box 1
Abstract:
Hardships caused by the embargo; he has heard that the embrago may not be taken off "in this city…less than one or two years." The American government will have it so that the "the people of this Country shall suffer all the disadvantages of War & not reap...the advantages of peace." Mentions the specifics of a duel, and feels that it is advantageous to settle in the Ohio country.
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6 pages

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Collection

War of 1812 collection, 1806-1860
Total components 333
Last indexed 2024-06-25