On the recordMay 18, 1838
In the absence of any authority on the part of the Executive to satisfy these claims, they are now submitted to Congress for consideration.
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copies of the arrangement entered into between the governor of Maine and Sir John Harvey, lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, through the mediation of Major-General Scott, in the month of March last (1839),
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In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 30th December, 1839.
Dec 4, 1840
With all the powers of the world our relations are those of honorable peace.
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