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To compose the boundary troubles with Spain, a treaty was negotiated in 1819, which, with many gains, entailed some signal losses upon the United States.
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Blaine describes the treaty negotiated in 1819 to resolve boundary issues with Spain, noting both gains and losses for the U.S.
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