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With that custody I have neither the
disposition nor the authority to interfere.
In regard to James Maclauchlan, esq., provincial land agent, and Mr.
Tibbets, his assistant, I have advised that they be released upon the
_same terms_ upon which the Hon. Rufus McIntire and his assistants were
released, to wit, upon their _parole of honor_ to return to Bangor
whenever they should be thereto required by the executive government of
this State, to answer to any charges that may be brought against them
for their acts and proceedings upon what your excellency is pleased to
call "the disputed territory."
For a reply to the remainder of your excellency's communication I must
refer you to my letter of the 18th instant, which you will receive by
the hand of R. English, esq.
I have the honor to be, with high respect, your excellency's obedient
servant,
JOHN FAIRFIELD,
_Governor of Maine_.

AT THE MOUTH OF THE ARESTOOK, RIVER ST. JOHN,
_Province of New Brunswick, February 17, 1839_.


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