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2214. DETROIT, War of 1812.—

With
respect to the unfortunate loss of Detroit and
our army, I with pleasure see the animation it
has inspired through our whole country, but
especially through the Western States, and the
determination to retrieve our loss and our honor
by increased exertions.—
To Thomas C. F. Tournoy. Washington ed. vi, 83.
(M. Oct. 1812)