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Diplomatic Objections
- When
- 1821
- Where
- Diplomatic circles
American and British diplomats objected to the ukase, citing prior exploration and trade in the region.
American and British diplomats strenuously objected to news of the Ukase of 1821. They noted that American, British, and French fur-trading vessels had frequented Norfolk Sound before Russia extended its claim eastward. The British pointed out that Captains Cook and Vancouver pre-dated any Russian assertion of sovereignty.
Sources
- Ukase of 1821 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-23
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