A Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Reciprocity Treaty (Classic Reprint): With an Explanation of the Services Rendered in Connection Therewith: ... in Connection Therewith (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear window into 19th‑century trade policy, with Keefer’s manuscript and supporting letters.

This edition compiles Keefer’s account and the surrounding correspondence that shaped the Reciprocity Treaty with the North American Colonies. It presents the author’s explanations of the treaty’s services, challenges, and the debates that accompanied its passage, drawn from documents dating from the mid‑1800s. Readers gain a firsthand view of the people, finances, and diplomacy behind a landmark trade agreement, without spoilers or speculation beyond the historical record.

The material spans discussions of costs, obligations, and the roles of various figures in Ottawa, Washington, and Boston, offering a concrete look at how policy, politics, and practicalities intersected in early trade diplomacy.

• Primary‑source letters and public correspondence that illuminate the treaty’s development.


• Context on the people and offices involved, including assurances, disputes, and responses.


• Analysis and commentary that reflect attitudes toward commerce, debt, and government funding in the era.


• A documentary sequence showing how a major international agreement was explained, defended, and contested.

Ideal for readers of history, policy, and Canadian–American relations who want an accessible, documentary view of a pivotal treaty period.

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