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[230] Message from the Governor

to the Senate and House of Representatives

The order requesting the Governor to communicate to the Legislature the report of the Commissioners on the North Eastern Boundary appointed under the Resolve of March 3, 1832, if the same has been received by him, with any other documents which he may deem proper, and as soon as the same can, in his judgment be communicated consisitently with the public good," has received the attentive consideration of this Department, which has come to the conclusion, that the publication of these documents, at this time, could not fail to be prejudicial to the success of the negotiation instituted by the President with Great Britain in relation to the North Eastern Boundary, and in that view could not be consistent with the public good, but adverse to the interests of the State, and of the United States. The Legislature and people can be assured that no definite action will be, or can be had, in relation to the disputed territory, on the part of this State, till the whole subject shall receive the consideration of the Legislature, to whom at the proper time the documents will be communicated and by whom such direction will be given to this important concern as shall best comport with the rights, honor and interest of the State.

Samuel E Smith Executive Department

March 1 1833