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Madison points to British and French actions in war powers era
The President reports on British Orders in Council, French decrees, and neutral commerce disruptions. He notes lack of reciprocal moves from Britain, contemplates Danish issues, and urges Congress to consider education, naval, and militia reforms while defining policy toward West Florida and Barbary states. The message ends with a Secretary of State directive on Orleans Territory proclamation.
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Washington
United States
Eds. Coles
Congress
Senate
House
Great Britain
France
London
Pavis
Paris
Berlin
Milan
Europe
West
Florida
Spain
Wnion
Tunis
U. States
Secretary of the Navy
City of
New York
E.quire
U. S
Orleans
Natchezy
Mississippi
Frog
Helmes
Taney
Saig
Sithe United States
Millia
U.S
Ding
Opan