The deplorable situation of the savages thrown by the same event on the mercy and humanity of the American commander at Detroit drew from the same source the means of saving them from perishing by famine.
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To remedy as much as possible these evils, I recommend: That an effectual embargo on exports be immediately enacted.
To shorten as much as possible the duration of the war it is indispensable that the enemy should feel all the pressure that can be given to it.
His threats and his barbarities, instead of dismay, will kindle in every bosom an indignation not to be extinguished but in the disaster and expulsion of such cruel invaders.
Supplies of the most essential kinds find their way not only to British ports and British armies at a distance.
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