On the importance of checks and balances.
02/07/1788
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In offering their blood they give the surest pledge that no other tribute will be withheld.
I transmit to Congress, for their information, copies of a letter from Admiral Cochrane, commanding His Britannic Majest...
The deplorable situation of the savages thrown by the same event on the mercy and humanity of the American commander at ...
His blessing on their arms, and a speedy restoration of peace