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Editorial
September 27, 1813
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A September 1813 memorandum critiques the U.S. failure to capture Canada or achieve naval ascendency on the Great Lakes during the summer campaign, questioning President Madison's 1812 pledge for success essential to peace with Native Americans.
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MEMORANDUM for Sept. 1813
The Summer is ended, the harvest of
martial glory is past for this season, and
Canada is not taken.
"Should the present season not admit of
complete success (on the Lakes) the progress
made will ensure for the next a naval ascendency,
where it is essential to our permanent peace with
and control over the savages."
Mr. Madison's Message, 4th Nov. 1812.
It is evident Mr Madison felt great
assurance, when he gave this pledge to
the people of conquering the Freedom
of the Lakes the present year—but how
has he redeemed the pledge?
The Summer is ended, the harvest of
martial glory is past for this season, and
Canada is not taken.
"Should the present season not admit of
complete success (on the Lakes) the progress
made will ensure for the next a naval ascendency,
where it is essential to our permanent peace with
and control over the savages."
Mr. Madison's Message, 4th Nov. 1812.
It is evident Mr Madison felt great
assurance, when he gave this pledge to
the people of conquering the Freedom
of the Lakes the present year—but how
has he redeemed the pledge?
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
War Of 1812
Great Lakes
Madison Message
Canada Invasion
Naval Ascendency
Native American Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Madison
Canada
Savages
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Failure To Secure Great Lakes And Canada In War Of 1812
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Madison's Unfulfilled War Promises
Key Figures
Mr. Madison
Canada
Savages
Key Arguments
Summer 1813 Military Campaigns Ended Without Capturing Canada
No Naval Ascendency Achieved On The Lakes This Season
Madison's 1812 Message Promised Success Or Progress Toward Control Over Savages
Questioning Redemption Of Pledge To Conquer Freedom Of The Lakes