To the Webster-Ashburton Treaty
To the Webster-Ashburton Treaty

Author: Howard Jones

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2017-12-01

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1469640228

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The Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, which led to the settlement of the Canadian boundary dispute, was instrumental in maintaining peace between Great Britain and the United States. Jones analyzes the events that aggravated relations to show the affect of America's states' rights policy, and he concludes that the two countries signed the treaty because they considered it the wisest alternative to war, not because of the often-claimed strategic distribution of money. Originally published in 1977. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Daniel Webster to Harriette Story Paige Discussing the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, Approximately 1842
Daniel Webster to Harriette Story Paige Discussing the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, Approximately 1842

Author: Daniel Webster

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Published: 1842

Total Pages: 0

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Writes to his sister-in-law, enclosing a note of introduction for British foreign minister Lord Alexander Ashburton and James Paige, Harriette's husband. Instructs Harriette to have the note sealed and presented on [Ashburton's] arrival. States, You will hear that the the [sic] Treaty is done! and I am almost done, too, referring to the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, which defined the North Eastern boundary between the United States and Canada and resulted in a lasting peace agreement between Britain and America. Reports that the only issue not negotiated with Ashburton was that of the Fisheries, likely referring to the fishing rights of each country in shared waters. Thanks Harriette for five handkerchiefs he received. August or September 1842 written in pencil on this document at a later date.