In time these conventions would give way to more extended pacific alliances, and a greater number of umpires would be selected; nor is it the vain hope of idle credulity, that at last a union might be formed, embracing every Christian nation, for Guarantying the peace of Christendom, by establishing a tribunal for the adjustment of national differences, and by preventing all forcible resistance to its decrees.
"A Visit To The United States In 1841"
Joseph Sturge
Could we induce her to join us in Guarantying its independence against all the world, except Spain, it would be nearly as valuable to us as if it were our own.
"Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson"
Thomas Jefferson
The Hague, Feb. 18th, 1783, 514 Is requested to inquire if the United States will enter into a convention with Holland, Guarantying freedom of navigation.
"The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX"
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