This pamphlet, written by the Board of Commissioners for the Adjustment of French Spoliation Claims, addresses the issue of compensation for American vessels that were seized by the French during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The pamphlet argues forcefully for the importance of upholding American interests in the face of foreign aggression, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and economic climate of the period. With its passionate rhetoric and persuasive logic, this pamphlet remains a powerful statement of American values. 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 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. 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.