Author: Madison, James
Title: Message from the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the First Session of the Twelfth Congress
Description: Washington, A. & G. Way, Printers, 1811. First Edition. 0 pp. Soft cover. Near fine in hand-tied wrappers with light edgewear and light soiling on the rear panel. Madison lays out the deteriorating relations with England and the difficulties faced by the United States if these relations do not improve and war with England becomes an actuality. The main address is supplemented by another document, dated November 8, 1811, which presents translations of two letters from the current plenipotentiary of France and his predecessor (Turreau and Serurier). Twenty-four pages bearing early ownership signature. The complete, original document issued on the eve of the War of 1812. Near Fine.

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