Inaugural Address
03/03/1813
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It is found also that the practice of ransoming is a cover for collusive captures and a channel for intelligence advanta...
The destruction of the Capitol by the enemy having made it necessary that other accommodations should be provided for th...
Whereas advantage has been taken of the loss of a fort more immediately guarding the neighboring town of Alexandria to p...
It is possible that a perseverance of the enemy in their cruel policy may render a further expense for the like purpose ...