Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Sen. John Chandler of Maine wrote to Maine Militia Adjutant Gen. Isaac Hodsdon to report that Capt. Russell, U.S. Army quarter master, was to arrive in Maine soon to determine the best route for a company of troops to take to Houlton where they would be stationed to protect residents of the area.
Maine and New Brunswick were involved in a border dispute and residents were concerned about their welfare and their ability to farm and to harvest timber.
Chandler also updated Hodsdon on the progress of getting a military road to Houlton, something many residents had petitioned Congress for.
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About This Item
- Title: Letter on troops to Houlton, 1828
- Creator: John Chandler
- Creation Date: 1828-03-27
- Subject Date: 1828
- Location: Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 20 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 8, Box 1/5
- Collection: Isaac Hodsdon papers
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Aroostook War, 1838
- Chandler, John, 1762-1841--Correspondence
- Hodsdon, Isaac--Correspondence
- Legislators--United States
- Letters
- Maine--Boundaries--New Brunswick
- Maine. Militia
- Roads--Maine--Aroostook County
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