may 10, 1871 - By Special Message, transmits to the Senate for ratification the Treaty of Washington, (signed by negotiators on 05/08/1871) to resolve questions between the United States and Great Britain. Senate ratifies on 05/24/1871, Grant ratifies treaty on 05/25/1871. Treaty is Proclaimed on 07/04/1871
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