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State of Maine.

By the Governor of the State of Maine,

A Proclamation.

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Whereas it has been made known to this State that one of its citizens has been conveyed from it, by a Foreign Power, to a gaol in the Province of New Brunswick; and that many trespasses have been committed by inhabitants of the same Province on the sovereignty of Maine and the rights of those she is bound to protect.

Be it also known that, relying on the government and people of the Union, the proper exertion will be applied to obtain reparation and security.

Those, therefore, suffering wrong or threatened with it, and those interested by sympathy and principle on account of the violation of our territory and immunities are exhorted to forbearance and peace so that the preparations for preventing the removal of our land-marks, and guarding the sacred and inestimable rights of American citizens may not be embarrassed with any unauthorized acts.

Enoch Lincoln.

By the Governor:

Amos Nichols, Secretary of State.

Council Chamber

Portland November 9. 1827