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De Alexander: “But great as was this diplomatic triumph he lived long enough to realise that the failure to include Canada within the…”

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But great as was this diplomatic triumph he lived long enough to realise that the failure to include Canada within the young Republic's domain was ground for just criticism.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects John Jay's recognition of the diplomatic shortcomings in the peace treaty regarding Canada.

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