Jay's Treaty And The Northwest Boundary Gap (1922)

Jay's Treaty and the Northwest Boundary Gap is a historical book written by Samuel Flagg Bemis in 1922. The book focuses on the negotiations and implications of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, also known as Jay's Treaty, signed between the United States and Great Britain in 1794. The treaty was meant to resolve ongoing conflicts between the two countries, particularly in the Northwest Territory, which was claimed by both sides. Bemis provides a detailed account of the negotiations that led to the signing of the treaty, including the role played by John Jay, the American envoy to Great Britain. The book also explores the opposition to the treaty in the United States, particularly from those who believed that it favored Great Britain over the United States. In addition to discussing the treaty, Bemis also examines the boundary disputes between the United States and Great Britain in the Northwest Territory, which were not fully resolved by the treaty. He provides a comprehensive analysis of the various proposals put forward to resolve the boundary issue, including the use of the Mississippi River as a boundary and the creation of a joint commission to settle the dispute. Overall, Jay's Treaty and the Northwest Boundary Gap is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early American diplomacy and the ongoing conflicts between the United States and Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.