Opinion of the attorney general concerning British recruitment in the United States.
by [Cushing, Caleb.] United States Department of Justice
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About This Item
Washington: A. O. P. Nicholson, public printer, 1856. Very Good. 22 cm; 30 pages. Unbound. Remains of sewn edge brown.
During the Crimean War of 1853-56, the British Government tried to recruit soldiers in the United States. The Attorney General in the Franklin Pierce administration, Caleb Cushing, found this action to be in violation of U.S. neutrality, and here presents the opinion that British recruiters are subject to arrest and prosecution. Great Britain and the United States nearly went to war over the issue. Introductory remarks by Franklin Pierce.
During the Crimean War of 1853-56, the British Government tried to recruit soldiers in the United States. The Attorney General in the Franklin Pierce administration, Caleb Cushing, found this action to be in violation of U.S. neutrality, and here presents the opinion that British recruiters are subject to arrest and prosecution. Great Britain and the United States nearly went to war over the issue. Introductory remarks by Franklin Pierce.
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- Bookseller
- Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1694
- Title
- Opinion of the attorney general concerning British recruitment in the United States.
- Author
- [Cushing, Caleb.] United States Department of Justice
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- A. O. P. Nicholson, public printer
- Place of Publication
- Washington
- Date Published
- 1856
- Keywords
- Russia Crimean War Diplomacy Foreign Relations
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