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James Madison: The insulting attempt on the virtue, the honor, the patriotism, and the fidelity of our brethren of the Eastern States…

On the recordFebruary 23, 1813
The insulting attempt on the virtue, the honor, the patriotism, and the fidelity of our brethren of the Eastern States will not fail to call forth all their indignation and resentment.
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James Madison
Democratic Republican · Virginia

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