Cession of Danish West Indies... Report

This is Volume 2 of the report regarding the ’Cession of Danish West Indies’. Compiled by the United States Congress House Committee on Foreign Affairs, this historical document delves into the details surrounding the transfer of the Danish West Indies (now the U.S. Virgin Islands) to the United States. It offers valuable insights into the political, legal, and diplomatic processes involved in such international transactions. This report provides a detailed record of the discussions, considerations, and agreements that shaped this significant event in Caribbean and American history, making it an essential resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the intricacies of international law and territorial acquisition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.