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Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
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Sir John Harvey of New Brunswick notifies Maine's Gov. Fairfield that British commissioners Col. Mudge and G.W. Featherstonhaugh will survey the disputed territory. Fairfield agrees to provide facilities for the amicable examination to aid settlement.
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New York, August 25.
Sir John Harvey, of New Brunswick, has notified Gov. Fairfield, of Maine, that Col. Mudge of the Royal Engineers, and G. W. Featherstonhaugh, Esq. have been sent from England for the purpose of making a topographical examination of the disputed territory, and Sir John expresses a hope that the commissioners will not be interrupted in their amicable and scientific pursuit. Gov. Fairfield replies, that, as he believes such an examination is all that is necessary for a proper settlement of this matter, he will with pleasure afford the commissioners all reasonable facilities in his power.
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Disputed Territory Between Maine And New Brunswick
Event Date
August 25
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governor fairfield agrees to provide all reasonable facilities for the commissioners' topographical examination to facilitate settlement of the dispute.
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Sir John Harvey notifies Gov. Fairfield that Col. Mudge and G. W. Featherstonhaugh have been sent from England to conduct a topographical examination of the disputed territory. Harvey hopes for no interruptions to their amicable pursuit. Fairfield believes the examination is key to settlement and offers facilities.