[LIVINGSTON, Robert R.].

Examination of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, Between

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[LIVINGSTON, Robert R.]. Examination of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, Between States and Great-Britain, in Several Numbers: By Cato. [New York]: Re-published, from the Argus, by Thomas Greenleaf, 1795. 96pp. Modern red half morocco and cloth, spine gilt. Light foxing and toning. Library stamps to several text leaves. A good, solid copy. Originally printed in newspapers, this is the first publication in book form of Livingston's attack on Jay's Treaty. Issued during the fall of 1795 at a time when Republicans were pressuring the House to withhold appropriations for the treaty. "In Livingston's view, the treaty abrogated American rights secured by the Treaty of Paris, damaged rather than protected American commercial interests, and fostered undue dependence on England" - Sheidley. Howes attributes this work to Livingston, but adds that it is sometimes ascribed to Stephen Higginson, and to Alexander Hamilton. Sabin attributes it to Hamilton although Hamilton, as a Federalist, was staunchly in support of Jay's Treaty and worked hard to secure its approval by the Senate. Sheidley clarifies the question of authorship, attributing the essays to Livingston. HOWES L399. SABIN 29954. EVANS 28980. SHEIDLEY 25.

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