Special Message
12/05/1816
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I, James Madison. President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, exhorting all the good people thereof t...
That all violations of the nonimportation act be subjected to adequate penalties.
His blessing on their arms, and a speedy restoration of peace
We have seen them everywhere paying their taxes, direct and indirect, with the greatest promptness and alacrity.