The Decision of the King of the Netherlands Considered in Reference to the Rights of the United States, and of the State of Maine Classic Reprint

William P. Preble

ISBN 10: 1330997557 / ISBN 13: 9781330997550

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Decision of the King of the Netherlands Considered in Reference to the Rights of the United States, and of the State of Maine Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330997557
• ISBN 13: 9781330997550
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 118 grams

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Synopsis

Dispute over ancient boundaries and modern definitions.

This book surveys long‑standing questions about where the United States ends and British North America begins, centered on the 1783 treaty and its described boundaries. It presents a detailed look at how boundary lines were meant to be drawn and how those lines were interpreted over time.

The text outlines the core issues that fueled the debate: where the north‑western angle of Nova Scotia lies, which river sources define the boundary line, and how old lines from earlier surveys should be treated today. It also describes the role of the Arbiter and the process by which boundary disputes were to be examined, reported, and, if needed, referred to a neutral sovereign for a final decision. The material traces arguments from correspondence and expert opinions to the practical effects for territories like Maine and New Brunswick, offering insight into the legal and diplomatic stakes of boundary work.

• Learn how the 1783 treaty described the boundary “highlands which divide the rivers” and the challenges of translating that description into a precise surface line.
• See how negotiators and observers approached questions about north lines, river sources, and the forty‑fifth parallel in determining a stable frontier.
• Understand the arbitration process, including the powers entrusted to the Arbiter, the scope of surveying, and how disagreements were to be resolved.
• Explore the historical context of Maine’s jurisdiction, cross‑border settlements, and the language used by diplomats and ministers in this dispute.

Ideal for readers of historical diplomacy and boundary law, this edition provides background on how early American–British negotiations shaped regional borders and influenced later governance in Maine and nearby territories.