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British Intrigue and American Intercourse Policy Notes
Long letters from Boston dated March to May 1809 discuss non-importation and interference with commerce, the risks of war with Britain and France, and the effect on federal and democratic parties. The writer analyzes Madison administration motives, northern versus southern state tensions, and potential British strategy to split the union while urging vigilance and cautious diplomacy.
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Elke Tegy Zeiter
Pherty
France
America
Engladin
England
Europe
U. S
Bonaparte
Federal Party
Lam
Boston
Martinique
Worthington
Massachusetts
Congress
Britain
Lew
Citcem
Lam, &c
New England
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Jefferson
Washington
Iam
Bertin
Talen
Atlantic
New- England
Erskine
Democrats
Atte&t
Great Britain
G. B
National Intelligencer
Madison
Fatlin