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Report of the Joint Select Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, of the State of Maine, in Relation to the North-Eastern Boundary of the State (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Maine; Legislature; Committee On Northeastern Boundary

 
9781331588818: Report of the Joint Select Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, of the State of Maine, in Relation to the North-Eastern Boundary of the State (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Insight into a historic boundary dispute and the early United States–British relations that shaped Maine’s borders.

This edition presents a near-contemporary record of debates, resolutions, and official commissions surrounding the North-Eastern boundary with New Brunswick, including quotes from legislative acts, ministerial correspondence, and Governor commissions. Readable and document‑driven, it gives a window into how law, diplomacy, and local governance intersected in a tumultuous era.

  • See how state leaders framed threats, demanded federal protection, and sought relief for citizens affected by cross‑border tensions.
  • Learn about commissions, letters patent, and the legal language used to define provincial boundaries and governance.
  • Explore references to treaties, proclamations, and parliamentary acts that influenced colonial and state boundaries.
  • Understand the practical impact on residents, including governance, land rights, and militia obligations.
Ideal for readers of early American law, state history, and Atlantic border relations who want a grounded view of how disputes were discussed and documented at the time.

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