Books for you

The undersigned avails himself of this occasion to renew to Mr. Forsyth
the assurance of his high esteem and consideration.
H.S. FOX.

WASHINGTON, _August 24, 1837_.
Hon. JOHN FORSYTH, etc.
SIR: With reference to the official note which, by direction of the
President, you addressed to me on the 23d of March last, respecting a
projected railroad between the cities of Quebec and St. Andrews, which
it was apprehended would, if carried into effect, traverse a part of
the territory at present in dispute between Great Britain and the
United States, I am now enabled to inform you that, in consideration of
the arguments and observations contained in your note, Her Majesty's
Government has been pleased to direct the colonial authorities of
Lower Canada and New Brunswick, respectively, to cause all operations
connected with the above-mentioned project within the limits of the
disputed territory to be immediately discontinued.
I have the honor to be, sir, with high respect and consideration, your
most obedient and humble servant,
H.


Pages:
160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184