sep 20, 1814 - Sixth annual message to Congress. Discusses at length the war effort. Points to “achievements which have given new luster to the American arms.” Notes that on Lake Champlain, the action “issued in the capture of the whole of the enemy’s ships.” Points out that expenses exceed revenues, and calls for Congress “to take up without delay” provision of funds and supplies
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sep 20, 1814
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