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North Eastern Boundary dispute notes in 1840 correspondence
Royal and U S officials exchange on Maine boundary tensions in 1840. British envoy Fox protests Maine encroachments while U S Secretary Forsyth acknowledges the boundary talks and urges adherence to joint arrangements. Discussion covers Madawaska and St John valley limits, militia roles, and hopes for a peaceful settlement.
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Fox
Washington
Forsyth
M. Forsyth
Wasamorox
United States
Maine
Great Britain
Marek
Secretary of State of the
H. S. Fox
Alr
Foz
Department of State
Maine 19
Restock
New Brunswick
Scott
Sir John Harvey
Madawaska
Pox
Mente
Fans” Fairfield
Jota Harvey
Armel
Madlawax
State of Maine
Mr. Fox
Bish River
Upper
St. Jon
Ma Vaty
Madawashi
New Bronewick
Fish River
St. John
Madawansk
Britain
St. Johns
St. Johnt