By the decease of the Emperor Alexander of Russia, which occurred contemporaneously with the commencement of the last session of Congress, the United States have been deprived of a long tried, steady, and faithful friend.
He reflects on the loss of a significant ally, the Emperor Alexander of Russia, and its implications for the U.S.
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