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1826 Message from the President of the United States John Quincy Adams: Sand Bars of The Ohio River (Congress Document No. 145)

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1826 Message from the President of the United States John Quincy Adams: Sand Bars of The Ohio River (Congress Document No. 145)

1826 Message from the President of the United States John Quincy Adams: Sand Bars of The Ohio River (Congress Document No. 145)

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July 27, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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On March 31, 1826, President John Quincy Adams sent an executive message to Congress designated as House Document No. 145 (19th Congress, 1st Session), titled "Commercial Relations with Colombia". The message was transmitted to the House of Representatives to establish formal trade agreements following the General Convention of Peace, Amity, Navigation, and Commerce signed between the United States and the Republic of Colombia (Gran Colombia). The Purpose: President Adams submitted correspondence from the American Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Bogotá, detailing local decrees and customs regulations. The Commercial Issue: The document addresses reciprocal shipping duties, ensuring that American merchant vessels received the same favorable tariff rates in Colombian ports as domestic or favored European nations. Historical Significance: This message was part of the early U.S. diplomatic effort to recognize, support, and secure economic footing in the newly independent Latin American republics following their liberation from Spain. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 5-5/8" x 8.75"
  • Condition: Good - Very Good Condition with no missing pages.

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