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She has issued decrees and proclamations, preparatory to the commencement of hostilities, full of threats revolting to humanity, and which if carried into effect would arouse the attention of all Christendom.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tyler condemns Mexico's aggressive actions that threaten global peace.

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