Mr. Giles' Speech, Delivered in the Senate of the United States, on Thursday, 24th November, 1808, on the Resolution of Mr. Hillhouse, to Repeal the Embargo Laws. -- (Paperback)

Giles' speech offers a rare look into the early history of American economic policy, offering insights into the ways the Embargo Act of 1807 reshaped the political landscape of the young nation.

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