Old North American and Canadian War News 1840
The issue reports Mr Forsyth's note to Britain about American encroachments around the Maine border. It notes troop movements from Plattsburgh and Burlington, enlistment orders in Upper Canada, and a proposed two year service for 1800 men. It also mentions pay rises for British naval masters, the Caroline affair, and local obituaries and editorials in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Plattsburgh
Burlington Sentinel
Fort Erie
Chippewa
Upper Canada
Montreal
Cormwall
U. C
North America
Perth
V. c. Cour
Detroit
Upper-Canada
U.S
Washington
DD Iria
British and American dispute over Maine boundary tensions
A formal British note to the United States, through Sir Henry Fox, argues for continued military restraint by Britain while defending territorial rights in Maine. It contends the US should pursue amicable settlement, warns against further hostilities, and reiterates adherence to 1783 treaty terms unless a neutral tribunal revises them. John Forsyth is addressed in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Wasuisxerss
United State
Maine
Scot
The
United
Fox
United States
Great Britain
Favsleter
John Forsyth
S. H. Fox
H. S. Fox
North Eastern Boundary Column Urges Firm Stand
A column argues against amicable settlement on the North Eastern Boundary. It calls for vigorous action to defend American ground, urging continued resistance to English claims and suggesting war could aid republican institutions if Americans stay united. It stresses Canadian freedom and the infant sons of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
John Bull
Sons of Freedom
England
A Patriot and Other Notices From 19th Century Typos
A fragmented selection notes a Patriot named Mr. Pentien declined by Mr. Peltier and a man Mr. Pervien spending winters in gaol. It previews a quarterly music publication from Bellows Falls Vermont, praising its tunes and inviting subscribers, and mentions Canadian pressure for evidence against Lill Johnson in a postwar context. The North Eastern Boundary topic is debated with Colonel Worth potentially ordered to the Maine boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Monte
Bellows Falls Vt
Gaareter
Canada
Lill Johnson
Sir Robi
Peel
Worth
Maine
Old Ward Liberty Letter on Canadian Threats and Patriotism
A caustic Montpelier letter argues neutrality collapsed by neutrality laws and warns of Canadian invasion. It decries Republican actions and laments Prescott and Toronto battles, urging American unity and a strong defense against Britain. It calls for reclaiming national pride amid alleged traitorous policies.
Freedom and Slavery Alarm in Letters From Montpelier
The writer mails three dollars to the North American advocating liberty and condemning American policy toward Canada and slavery. He references Mackenzie, Prescot, Caroline murder, and a wave of emancipation sentiment. A private letter note hints at tensions with Britain and potential war, dated Washtington 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Censda
Republic
Lnte
Hiusti
Selsier
Mackenzie
Prescou
Gost
Mackenziel
Paul
Lafayette
Tusifanti
Tam
Esirec
Yoois
Englan
Congress
Dell and Morgan Clash Over Policy in Congress
Dell, a Whig speaker candidate, warned of Treasury note issues and a potential clash with England for political effect. Morgan of New York condemned war as a tool against the administration and urged opposing any conflict, while Luther Roegland noted national division and questioned directions as public sentiment shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell
Treasury
Eogland
Mr. Morgan
New-York
American Congress
LH Roegland
Aurely
War era letter urges freedom and Quebec victory
A dated 1846 letter from Selden Brown at Minnrka In St Armand expresses support for the American cause in Maine and Quebec. It speaks of liberty, the star and stripes over Quebec walls, and readiness to aid the army. The note ends with a signing and a marriage mention of Caroline Es Hogal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlow
Maine
Quebec
Peryde
Selden Brown
Minnrka
St. Armand
Mr. Squires
Caroline Es Hogal
Obscure 19th Century Notice From North Troy
Fragmentary notice records an event in Dern in North Troy involving Polly Hayward wife of Capt Sheffield Hayward and Alfred Keith, with references to Fairfield and a Benjamin Weaver, dated February 38th in the Tb year, unclear era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Troy
Sheffield Hayward
Alfred Keith
Fairfield
Swanton 1840 Fare and Transport Rates
Swanton April 5 1840 records ferry service after Ol Bridge collapse. It lists public accommodation with rates for wagons carts teams two horses or oxen, single draft animals, loads unloaded, and per head charges for cattle sheep and swine amid a transport and local travel context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanton Falls
Swanton
Vermonters and New England Post Masters Listed by Town
A fragment lists names and towns in Vermont New Hampshire New York and Wisconsin with postmasters or agents. The scrawled item appears to catalog various individuals and positions, including multiple Vermont towns such as Montpelier North Troy and Barre, plus New Hampshire and New York entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port- Persie
Frank
Himeoif
Amos Ken Pant
TOR
American
Vermont
Montpelier
J. A. Vail
Troy
R. S. Orn
North Troy
L. C. Moore
Canaan
Netheriel Perking
Cambridge
Brush
Jeffersonville
J. Baker
Pairfield
H. Soule & Gott Birfield
Hiram Bostwick
Fronitin
Eri Jerome
East Berkshire
A. W. Senre
P. M. Bakersfield
Josiah F. Brigham
Rouse’s Point
William Welton
Perry's Milla
L. Perry
P. M. Plattsurgh
Franqois Dania
J. A. Squires
Ausable Farks
Joseph Davignan
Moira
Henry N. Bickford
N.Y
John Ryan
Greenwich
Buffalo
Charles Drolet
Eage Nockester
W. L. Mackenzie
Rog. Selina
Frasmus Stone
P. M. Hopkinton
John Goodell
Glenn
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Canorise Ovrasax
Palmenon
Laxpos
South Merc
Alburgh
Burlington
Dead Creek
Robert Nelson
Montreal Morning Courier
Lower Canada
Dacton Nevson
Viere
Gov. Thomson
Jaie
Pentien
Mid-de-Camy
Peltier
Pervien
Montreal Courier
House of Assembly of
New Bronewick
Erin
Sup
Jobo Bull
Wallington
Stites
Ameren
Prescott
Nahie Hind
Sehioaser
Toronto
Ringland
Ipsilanti
Austria
Mercernich
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