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The fact of the annexation of Canada to the United States, whether the event shall occur in a time near or be postponed to a time remote, depends probably on our action upon the subject of reciprocity.
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He suggests that the future annexation of Canada hinges on U.S. decisions regarding reciprocity agreements.
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