Title: The Speech of Mr. Ames in the House of Representatives of the United States, When in Committee of the Whole, on Thursday, April 28, 1796, In Support of the Following Motion: Resolved, That it is Expedient to Pass the Laws Necessary to Carry into Effect the Treaty Lately Concluded Between the United States and the King of Great-Britain Author: Ames, [Fisher] Place: Philadelphia Publisher: John Fenno Date: 1796 Description: [4], 59 pp. Half-title present. (8vo) stitched sheets. First Philadelphia Edition. Also published in Boston the same year. Ames was a vocal supporter of the Jay's Treaty with England. His eloquent speech has been called "the most bewitching piece of parliamentary oratory I ever heard." (Joseph Priestly). Channing's History called it "one of the greatest speeches ever made in Congress." Sabin 1032. Lot Amendments Condition: Light edge wear, paper a bit browned, ink cataloging number on rear; near fine. Item number: 223676
Title: The Speech of Mr. Ames in the House of Representatives of the United States, When in Committee of the Whole, on Thursday, April 28, 1796, In Support of the Following Motion: Resolved, That it is Expedient to Pass the Laws Necessary to Carry into Effect the Treaty Lately Concluded Between the United States and the King of Great-Britain Author: Ames, [Fisher] Place: Philadelphia Publisher: John Fenno Date: 1796 Description: [4], 59 pp. Half-title present. (8vo) stitched sheets. First Philadelphia Edition. Also published in Boston the same year. Ames was a vocal supporter of the Jay's Treaty with England. His eloquent speech has been called "the most bewitching piece of parliamentary oratory I ever heard." (Joseph Priestly). Channing's History called it "one of the greatest speeches ever made in Congress." Sabin 1032. Lot Amendments Condition: Light edge wear, paper a bit browned, ink cataloging number on rear; near fine. Item number: 223676
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