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James Monroe: “Whether the acquisition of Florida may be considered as affording an inducement to make any change in the position or…”

On the recordMarch 25, 1822
Whether the acquisition of Florida may be considered as affording an inducement to make any change in the position or strength of these works is a circumstance which also merits attention.
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James Monroe
Democratic Republican · Virginia

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