Inaugural Address
03/03/1813
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Whereas advantage has been taken of the loss of a fort more immediately guarding the neighboring town of Alexandria to p...
It is fortunate for the United States that they have it in their power to meet the enemy in this deplorable contest as i...
I recommend a suitable provision for them.