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As a treaty of commerce it will be indeed of little use to us, and we shall never obtain anything more favorable so long as the principles of the navigation act are obstinately adhered to by Great Britain.
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Quincy critiques the limitations of a commerce treaty with Great Britain due to their navigation laws.
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