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Barlow, Joel (fl. 1787-1812) to James Monroe re: organizing military forces

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07459.02 Author/Creator: Barlow, Joel (fl. 1787-1812) Place Written: Paris Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1812/03/15 Pagination: 6 p. 32.4 x 20.4 cm Order a Copy

"It seems the Emperor never kept his ministers so hard at work night and day...to organize and push forward the unexampled military force before which Europe now trembles." Labeled "Dispatch no. 9"

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