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Newspaper

North American

Location

Swanton, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1840

Page

2

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.

North American Congress United States U. S Her Yiere Globe The A. van Buren Senate Fox Teannit Great Britain Mr. Fox Forsyth Washington Col. Mudge Featherstonehaugh United Stats North America Tris Netherlands England Maine U. States United Department of State SULY Anc Jean Cto Hayes Renee Joan Forsyth H Fox, Esq. &E

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.

Elich Econ Justice Fraser Justice Southouse England Lets Auburn New-York Neward Leon

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.

Lett Veases Suvner Lett Oswego Auber Prison Let Jeman

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.

Nvampo Devery Stephen Reid Owen Syracuse Oxwege

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