Just ten days after that lone horseman rode into Washington on February 4th, the Treaty reached the Capitol, and under the inspiration of the great victory at New Orleans, it was joyfully and speedily ratified.
CHAPTER X.
But What If the Issue of the Battle Had Been Different?
As stated in the [last chapter], the Peace Treaty was speedily and joyfully ratified. But what if the issue of the battle had been different?
The chronology of the Treaty may here be given:
Signed at Ghent, on the 24th day of December, 1814, by the Peace Commissioners representing the two countries;
Ratified for England by the Prince Regent on December 31st, 1814.
Reached Washington the night of February 14th, 1815;
Sent by President Madison to the Senate February 15th;
Ratification advised by the Senate, February 16th;
Ratified by President Madison February 17th, and ratification exchanged with England’s representative the same day;