Boundary Dispute Notes Between US and Britain 1840
Diplomatic correspondence discusses provisional agreements between United States and Great Britain on Maine New Brunswick border. Britain demands restraint by colonial authorities while Maine guards timber and public property. Officials emphasize mutual adherence, warn against military posturing and urge amicable final settlement under existing arrangements.
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New Brunswick
Main
Maine
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United States
Great Britain
Fairfield
John Harvey
Madawaska
Ker Ty
DE Vogethierehof Te Agen
Fox
John Forsyth Henry
Poomeiin
Great Ra
Senate
Congress
Poinsety
U. States
Mr. Foz
Forsyth
Washinoton
Batanuie
Porsyth
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Lake Temiscouta
Temiscouta
Her Majesty
Canada
St. John’s River
Madawaska River
Grand Falls
North America
Tal i
Mr. Forsyth
For Deranturri
Washington
Ite Colina
Justin
John Forsyth
Henry S. Pox
The Times of Liberty and Governance in 1840
From Swanton February 12 1840 a scanned note warns that a matter of highest importance must be solved. It discusses the virtue of the nation and the fate of free governments, questioning whether a republic built on the people’s will can sustain liberty without endangering the states. The piece cites moral duty and the risk that citizens’ deeds may test the theories behind republican sovereignty. The excerpt references Wiles' Register.
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Wniles’ Register
Continued Critique of Chartier and Papineau in North American
The text attacks Rev. Mr. Chartier and his North American letters, labeling him hypocritical and unreliable in politics. It accuses him of wavering on Papineau, praising Wolfred Nelson while condemning others, and argues his advice to Papineau to seek France over Canada. It notes Chartier’s alleged Jesuit-like manipulation and questions Papineau’s leadership and timing of actions.
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North American
Papineau
Wolfred Nelson
Canada
Ls. Perruitt
Promiers
O' Callaghan
Hunt
St. Denia
Wofred Nelson
St Denis
Mr. Papineau
Amy Lerma
Preston
Caneada
Elihiere
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Jobin Forsyth
Swanton
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