REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF COMMERCE & MANUFACTURES, INSTRUCTED ON THE 15TH ULTIMO, TO ENQUIRE AND REPORT IN WHAT MANNER, AND TO WHAT EFFECT THE ACT SUSPENDING COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE WITH FRANCE, HAS BEEN EXECUTED. 14TH FEBRUARY, 1800.
[Philadelphia: 1800]. 7, [1 blank] pp. Untrimmed and uncut. Blank inner margin stabholes, else Near Fine.
"Evasions" of the decree suspending commercial intercourse with France are "but too probable," despite the faithful execution of the laws by American officers. "American citizens have proceeded to the Island of St Thomas, and have there obtained certificates of naturalization for themselves and their vessels," in order to continue trade with France. Other examples of successful efforts to thwart the law are provided. FIRST EDITION. Evans 38851. Item #23412
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