Opinions on interesting subjects of public law and commercial policy; arising from American independence. ʹ 1. The Question Answered-Whether the Citizens of the United States are considered by the Law of England as Aliens; what Privileges are they entitled to within the Kingdom; what Rights can they claim in the remaining Colonies of Britain. ʹ 2. The Regulations for opening the American Trade considered; Faults found; and Amendments proposed: How the late Proclamations affect the United States discussed: Objections pointed out; and Alterations suggested. ʹ 2. How far the British West Indies were injured by the late Proclamations fully investigated; the Amount of their Wants discovered; Modes of Supply shewn: And the Policy of admitting the American Vessels into their Ports amply argued. ʹ 4. An Enquiry how far a Commercial Treaty with the United States is necessary, or would be advantageous: What the Laws of England have already provided on this Subject; and the fundamental Laws of the United States compared with them. By George Chalmers, author of political annals of the revolted colonies, and of An estimate of the comparative strength of Britain.

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1784