ALS, 1812 December 29 and 30 : Quincy, to Dr. Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia.

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ALS, 1812 December 29 and 30 : Quincy, to Dr. Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia.

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Relates what he may have done during war with England if he had remained president. He would not have repealed taxes, and with revenue, would have strengthened the naval forces, then "I would have made short work with Canada and incorporated it into the union."

2 1/2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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