The Counter Case of Great Britain as Laid Before the Tribunal of Arbitration Convened at Geneva; Together with Volumes V, VI, and VII of Appendix to the British Case. Transmitted to Congress by President of U. S
The Counter Case of Great Britain as Laid Before the Tribunal of Arbitration Convened at Geneva; Together with Volumes V, VI, and VII of Appendix to the British Case. Transmitted to Congress by President of U. S.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 Excerpt: ...WILLIAMSON. Sworn and subscribed at Baltimore this 7th day of July, 1793, before me. (Signed) GEO. SALMON, Justice of the Peace. No. 22. Mr. G. Hammond to Mr. Jefferson. Philadelphia, July 11,179.3. Sir: In the conversation which I had with you yesterday, you were pleased to inform me that a complaintjhad been ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 Excerpt: ...WILLIAMSON. Sworn and subscribed at Baltimore this 7th day of July, 1793, before me. (Signed) GEO. SALMON, Justice of the Peace. No. 22. Mr. G. Hammond to Mr. Jefferson. Philadelphia, July 11,179.3. Sir: In the conversation which I had with you yesterday, you were pleased to inform me that a complaintjhad been addressed to the President on the subject of the British letter-of-marque ship Jane, William Morgan, commander, having augmented her force within the port of Philadelphia. Notwithstanding the loose and general manner in which this intimation was expressed to me, and my conviction that the pads were not such as I presumed they had been represented, I entertained too great a respect lor this Government to suffer such a circumstance to remain unnoticed and unexplained. I therefore went myself to observe the vessel in question, and have obtained from her commander a declaration relative to the mode and extent of her force and equipment on her arrival here, to the object of her voyage hither, and to the repairs which have been, or are intended to be, made in her antecedently to her departure. This declaration, which I have the honor of inclosing, Captain Morgan is willing to confirm by his oath, and to annex to it, if required, a certificate from the carpenter employed, of the specific nature of the repairs which this vessel is undergoing. The readiness I have evinced to anticipate a complaint of this kind, that has not yet been formally communicated to me, will, I hope, be regarded as a manifestation on my part that I will not countenance or protect any British subjects in any proceeding which maybe considered as disrespectful to the sovereignty of the United States, or as an infringement on that neutrality which the Executive Government of this country ha..
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Concluded at Washington, May 8, 1871 Together with Volumes V, VI, and VII of Appendix to the British Case. Transmitted to Congress by President of U. S, thick octavo, 1105 pp., folding map, folding tables; issued as 42d Congress, 2d Session, HED 324; library book plate and markings, original law leather binding worn and text age toned, complete but good only; the Alabama Claims. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.