RESOLVES relative to the northeastern boundary.
_Resolved_, That we view with much solicitude the British usurpations
and encroachments on the northeastern part of the territory of this
State.
_Resolved_, That pretensions so groundless and extravagant indicate a
spirit of hostility which we had no reason to expect from a nation with
whom we are at peace.
_Resolved_, That vigilance, resolution, firmness, and union on the part
of this State are necessary in this state of the controversy.
_Resolved_, That the governor be authorized and requested to call on the
President of the United States to cause the northeastern boundary of
this State to be explored and surveyed and monuments erected according
to the _treaty_ of 1783.
_Resolved_, That the cooperation of Massachusetts be requested.
_Resolved_, That our Senators in Congress be _instructed_ and our
Representatives _requested_ to endeavor to obtain a _speedy_ adjustment
of the controversy.
_Resolved_, That copies of this report and resolution be transmitted to
the governor of Massachusetts, the President of the United States, to
each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress, and other Senators
in Congress, and the governors of the several States.
[Passed house March 24, 1837; passed Senate and approved March 25, 1837.]