Case of the United States to be Laid Before the Tribunal of Arbitration to be Convened at Geneva under the Provisions of the Treaty between the United States of America and Her majesty The Queen of Great Britain, concluded at Washington, May 8, 1871

Folding Map. 501 pp. 8vo, Washington, D.C: GPO, 1871. First Edition. Original broiwn cloth. MSome minor stains to back cover, else fine.

Claims against Great Britain for damages caused by the Confederate raider Alabama commanded by Raphael Semmes. During its two-year career as a commerce raider, Alabama inflicted considerable disorder and devastation on United States merchant shipping throughout the globe. The Confederate cruiser claimed more than 60 prizes with a total value of approximately $6,000,000. Inscribed "E. Cahuncey/ VCahs. C. Beaman Esq./ Junior Counsel U.S./ Alabama Claims."

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