Jefferson, Thomas:

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TO BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE TENTH CONGRESS.

1808. November 8, 1808. Washington: Weightman. 1808. 12pp, disbound, Very Good.
[offered with] DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE SENATE. November 8, 1808. Washington: Weightman. 1808. 107, [1 blank] pp. Disbound, Very Good.

Focuses on the obstruction of U.S. trade caused by the war in Europe, and especially British failure to respect the rights of American vessels. Documents accompanying the message include communications with our Minister to France, and with the French and English concerning the Embargo Act, injury to American commerce, and the British attack on the Chesapeake.
FIRST EDITION. Sabin 48065n. Item #24325

Price: $175.00