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It was said by one of my predecessors , [ Mr. Dix , ] that France was not moved by generosity or sympathy in entering into the treaties , or in fulfilling them . Sir , a nation whose pride can condescend so far as to receive benefits ...
It was said by one of my predecessors , [ Mr. Dix , ] that France was not moved by generosity or sympathy in entering into the treaties , or in fulfilling them . Sir , a nation whose pride can condescend so far as to receive benefits ...
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He could not aid France , but he saved his own country . Forever , then , let the justice and the wisdom of Washington , in that memorable crisis , stand vindicated and established . But what does all this prove ...
He could not aid France , but he saved his own country . Forever , then , let the justice and the wisdom of Washington , in that memorable crisis , stand vindicated and established . But what does all this prove ...
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It is quite certain that France never declared war against the United States , and equally so that the United States never declared war against France . There were hostilities between them , but hostilities are not always war .
It is quite certain that France never declared war against the United States , and equally so that the United States never declared war against France . There were hostilities between them , but hostilities are not always war .
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Contents
BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR PAGE Xiij | ix |
SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES | 51 |
DEBATES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES | 284 |
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| Title | The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1 The Works of William H. Seward, William Henry Seward |
| Author | William Henry Seward |
| Editor | George E. Baker |
| Publisher | Houghton, Mifflin, 1887 |
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