ADDRESS OF "THE UNITED WHIG CLUB," TO THEIR FELLOW REPUBLICANS OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK

New-York: Printed by Southwick and Pelsue, 1809. 14, [2 blank] pp. Disbound and stitched, untrimmed, light tanning. Old ink inscription at head of title page, 'S.R. Bradley, Esq. from his friend R. Macomb.' Title page missing large piece of blank outer portion, else Very Good.

This spirited defense of the Jefferson-Madison foreign policy supports aggressive measures against European interference with American maritime trade. The Address argues, "Neither moderation, nor impartiality, nor justice itself, has been able to secure us against the unwarrantable (truncated) aggressions of foreign nations. The history of this country, since its independence, is the history of insult, violence and injury. Our most sacred rights have been trampled upon; our national sovereignty has been outraged...Among the most prominent wrongs committed upon our country, stands the attack upon the Chesapeake." Though England is the prime villain, France does not escape censure. The Federalists, comprising "every species of vice and degeneracy," have unpatriotically assailed the Administration in this time of crisis.
AI 17965 [0 locations]. Gaines 09-01. OCLC 8174751 [3]. (Inventory #: 23721)