The Duplicate Letters

The Duplicate Letters: The Fisheries and the Mississippi is a book written by John Quincy Adams in 1822. The book is a collection of letters that Adams wrote during his time as the United States Secretary of State. The letters cover two important topics: the fisheries and the Mississippi River. In the first section of the book, Adams discusses the ongoing dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the rights to fish in the waters off the coast of North America. Adams argues that the United States has a legitimate claim to these fisheries and that Great Britain is unfairly restricting American access. He also discusses the importance of the fisheries to the American economy and suggests ways to resolve the dispute.The second section of the book focuses on the Mississippi River and its importance to American commerce. Adams argues that the United States has the right to navigate the river freely and that Spain, which controlled the territory at the time, was unfairly restricting American access. He also discusses the potential benefits of opening up the Mississippi to American commerce, including increased trade and economic growth.Overall, The Duplicate Letters: The Fisheries and the Mississippi is an important historical document that sheds light on two important issues in early American history. Adams' arguments and insights provide valuable insights into the political and economic challenges faced by the United States in the early 19th century.Documents Relating To Transactions At The Negotiation Of Ghent.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.