As an encouragement to persevering and invigorated exertions to bring the contest to a happy result, I have the satisfaction of being able to appeal to the auspicious progress of our arms both by land and on the water.
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In offering their blood they give the surest pledge that no other tribute will be withheld.
We have seen them everywhere paying their taxes, direct and indirect, with the greatest promptness and alacrity.
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.
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