Northeastern Boundary disputes mix of laws and arbitration plans
A long discussion on the Northeastern Boundary questions reveals concerns over legal authority in colonial courts, calls for a final settlement, and Britain's readiness to accept arbitration. The exchange includes President Van Buren and Secretary Forsyth negotiating with Mr Fox and outlines drafts for a commission to survey and arbitrate disputed frontier lines.
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Escape of Lett. Lets and the Bow steamboat plotter recaptured?
Lett. Lets, recently accused in a supposed attempt to blow up a Bow steamboat in American waters, escaped by leaping from railway cars bound for Auburn prison. The New York governor offered a reward for his capture, but he remained at large in Leon with unclear status.
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Lett escapes Oswego guard and a prison chase
The Sun prints an item about Lett escaping from Oswego en route to Auburn prison. A $14 reward was offered for his recapture. Lett retaliates by circulating a handbill seeking his guardian, with the aim of recovering him.
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Reward Offered for Capturing Runaway Prisoners
A $100 reward is posted for two prisoners named av and Stephen Reid from Oswego, last seen near Syracuse and armed with improvised weapons. Benjamin Lett of Syracuse issues the notice in June 1540, with details of prior escapes and a history of evasion. The report notes Lett’s past escape from a shackled unit and hints at a chase led by local sheriffs and observers.
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