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1813 July 17 . Isaac Lyman ALS to Cyrus King; York, [Maine].

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Abstract:
Disappointed by political leaders. "I have enough to do in silently deploring the miserable condition to which our Country is reduced by the weak and wicked policy of our Rulers. My own feelings on this subject I do not wish to impart to any one most especially to you, who need (I fear) a Physician of both mind and body in the City of pestilence war and desolation." Uncertain what the effects of recent bills may be, but notes the Federalist remembrance of "the prophet Jefferson's remark- that tax-gathers wou'd complete what useful labors did not." Believes Democracy is sickening and likely to fail, "and with it the host of Dependants who have so long consumed the peoples substance." Glad that the Senate has allowed Russell to stay home and hopes that [Daniel] Webster's (1782-1852) "resolutions will induce a development of tricks practiced by state jugglers." References "Southern war hawks" and hopes King will work towards peace.
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Collection

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