Wikiquote:Transwiki/American History Primary Sources The War of
1812 THE WAR OF 1812 1811. “This war, if carried on
successfully, will have its advantages. We shall drive the
British from our continent. They will no longer have an
opportunity of intriguing with our Indian neighbors.... [H]er
means of annoying us will be diminished.” Rep. Felix Grundy of
Tennessee, speech in Congress supporting war with Britain. 1812.
“The militia of Kentucky are alone [able] to place Montreal and
Upper Canada at your feet.” “War Hawk” Rep. Henry Clay of
Kentucky, speech in Congress urging war with Britain. 1812. “We
hear from the halls of Congress the cry ‘On to Canada!’ It is
the fur dealer and the land speculator who want war, but it is
we of New England who will pay the price.... The War Hawks of
Tennessee and Kentucky are safe. I doubt if the English navy can
reach them.” Nicolas Smyth, letter opposing war. 1813 “I very
much doubt if a parallel can be found for the state of things
existing on this frontier. A gallant litt