Papers relating to the northeastern boundary of Maine, 1802-1866 (bulk 1820-1842).

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Papers relating to the northeastern boundary of Maine, 1802-1866 (bulk 1820-1842).

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The Commonwealth had a continuing interest in the United States-Great Britain dispute over the northeastern boundary of Maine, from the Revolution to the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842; to 1820, as the state of which the District of Maine formed a part; from 1820, and pursuant to St 1819, c 161, an act to provide for separation of the District of Maine as a state, as the holder of title to certain Maine public lands. Series consists of correspondence and reports relating to the dispute sent or received by the governor and others.

10 file folders (partial doc. box)

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