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100 1 _aGallatin, Albert,
_d1761-1849
245 1 4 _aThe Oregon Question
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-23
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Oregon Question" by Albert Gallatin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work addresses the territorial dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, outlining the claims and arguments of both sides. The text delves into the complexities of diplomatic negotiations, historical treaties, and the legal basis for sovereignty, making it a crucial exploration of American expansionism during this period. The opening of the book establishes the groundwork for this intricate discussion, highlighting Gallatin’s role in gathering and analyzing information about the Oregon claims. He discusses the importance of various historical documents, voyages, and treaties that have shaped the rights to the territory, emphasizing the necessity of understanding the past to navigate the present disputes. Gallatin addresses the public sentiment clouding the issue and critiques both governments' positions, suggesting that a peaceful resolution is increasingly difficult amidst rising tensions. This introduction sets the stage for a thorough examination of the Oregon Question, revealing the stakes involved and the need for careful diplomatic management. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOregon question
653 _aNorthwest boundary of the United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51843
999 _c92677
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