Instruments for ascertaining the geography of the country through which you will pass, have been already provided. Light articles for barter and presents among the Indians, arms for you
attendants, say from 10 to 12 men, boats, tents & other travelling apparatus, with ammunition,
medicine, surgical instruments and provisions you will have prepared with such aids as the
Secretary of War can yield in his department...
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they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.

the word that best sums up the tone of the newspaper regarding the treaty of versailles is resentful.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]