Special Message
03/17/1808
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Under a continuance of the belligerent measures which, in defiance of laws which consecrate the rights of neutrals, over...
On mature consideration and advice I approved of the proceeding of the governor.
It is found that no steps have been taken for the purpose.
The documents containing the correspondences on the subject of the foreign edicts against our commerce, with the instruc...