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The Duplicate Letters: The Fisheries and the Mississippi (1822) is a book written by John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. The book is a collection of letters that Adams wrote during his time as Secretary of State under President James Monroe. The letters in the book cover two main topics: the fisheries and the Mississippi River. The fisheries were a major issue between the United States and Great Britain at the time, as both countries claimed the right to fish in the waters off the coast of Newfoundland. Adams worked to negotiate a treaty that would resolve the issue, and many of the letters in the book discuss the progress of those negotiations.The Mississippi River was also a major issue for the United States, as it was the main artery for trade and commerce in the western part of the country. Adams worked to negotiate a treaty with Spain that would give the United States access to the river and its tributaries, and many of the letters in the book discuss the progress of those negotiations as well.Overall, The Duplicate Letters: The Fisheries and the Mississippi (1822) is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the diplomatic efforts of the United States during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, diplomacy, or international relations.Documents Relating To Transactions At The Negotiation Of Ghent.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.