Documents revealing the expanded power of the Department of State over American diplomatic and military affairs during the War of 1812.
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In time of war the duties of the State Department have always been expanded. During the War of 1812, Congress authorized the Secretary of State to issue commissions of letters of marque and reprisal to private armed vessels permitting them to “cruise against the enemies of the United States.
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