The Speech Of James Stephen, In The Debate In The House Of Commons, March 6, 1809, On Mr. Whitbread's Motion Relative To The Late Overtures Of The Ame

The Speech of James Stephen, in the Debate in the House of Commons, March 6, 1809, on Mr. Whitbread's Motion Relative to the Late Overtures of the American Government is a historical document written by James Stephen in 1809. The book contains the full text of Stephen's speech, which he delivered during a debate in the House of Commons regarding the recent diplomatic efforts between the United States and Great Britain.In his speech, Stephen argues that the United States is attempting to take advantage of Great Britain's weakened position in Europe by making overtures for peace. He claims that the American government is not sincere in its desire for peace, but rather is seeking to gain an advantage over Great Britain in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.Throughout the speech, Stephen makes reference to historical events and diplomatic efforts between the two nations, providing context for his arguments. He also addresses criticisms of the British government's handling of the situation, arguing that they have acted in the best interests of the nation.Overall, The Speech of James Stephen is an important historical document that sheds light on the diplomatic tensions between Great Britain and the United States during the early 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the political and diplomatic strategies employed by both nations during this time period.With Supplementary Remarks On The Recent Order In Council.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.