The question of peace or war between the United States and Great Britain is a question of the deepest interest, not only to themselves, but to the civilized world, since it is scarcely possible that a war could exist between them without endangering the peace of Christendom.
Tyler underscores the global significance of peace or war between the United States and Great Britain.
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In compliance with the request of the governor of the State of Illinois, I transmit herewith a copy of certain resolutions adopted by the general assembly of that State.
I congratulate the country upon so happy a termination of a condition of things which seemed at one time seriously to threaten the public peace.
I submit it to your mature consideration whether, in view of the important benefits arising from the treaty to the trade and commerce of the United States and to their agriculture, it would not comport with sound policy to adopt that…
I regard the question involved in these proceedings as one of vast magnitude.
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