July 4, 1813

Dear Sarah,

Many American leaders think that taking over British North America would be  simple.  Thomas Jefferson puts it as "a mere matter of marching."  They believe this because the population is greater than ours in British North America.  Also because Britain was busy with the war against Napoleon, so they can't give many troops.  People aren't even sure that the settlers will fight off the Americans.  I think that Thomas and the others are wrong.  This war has already lasted a year and most likely continue on into the next year, and maybe even the year after that.  The British are strong and we will not give up!  Even if that means most of us fall in war, so be it.  We will do as much as it takes to stop them and protect our beloved country.

Your brother,

George Davis Lanott 

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