Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-12-13
Mr.. Ror 10 Mr.. Webster.
WAsHrSaroS. Nov,S.v. /,

ID,
Sin With reference to conversation upon the
question of the Oregon Northwestern boundary when
conveyed you the desire Of her Maesys Government that
instructions should early period addressed to the Uni
ted States Minister in London, empowering him with
such may be appointed by her Majesty part
Of Great Britain for final settlement Of that question: have
the honor to enclose you the of despatch
dressed to upon the subject by the Earl of Aberdeen in
which the wishes Of her Maestys Government are fully and
satisfactorily sci forth fe persuaded that the great mpor-
lance the matter at ISSUE and the friendly and concatory
manner OF Lord Aberdeens proposal will induce the Pres
dent Of the United States beow hereupon his early and
serious attention.
avail myself of this to renew to you the assu
rance Of my distinguished consideration.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, &c. &c. &c.
Enclosure.l
FoREIes OrrIcE, OCTOBER ls, 1912.
Sin The Publications of the treaty concluded on the 9th
Of August between Great Britain and the United States
exchanged by the 18th instant with the Minister Of the
United States accredited to the Court of her Majesty
The more important questioned the disputed boundary be-
tween her Maesys North American provinces and the Uni
ted States being thus settled and the feelings which have been
mutually produced the people Of both countries by this
Element being evidently favorable and indicative of general
desire continue the best footing with each other has
appeared her Government that both parties would
act wisely awaiting themselves of suspicious moment
to endeavor TO bring settlement the only remaining sub
lec OF territorial difference, which, although hazardous
as that Of the Northeastern boundary nevertheless
this moment not without risk to the good understanding be-
tween the two countries and may, in time
tended with the description of danger to their mutual
peace the question which has recently been adusted-
speak Of the line Of boundary of the Rocky Mountains
You that Lord Ashburton furnished with
specific and detailed instructions with respect the
of this point of difference between the Governments in
the general negotiations with which he entrusted and
which he has brought to satisfactory issue.
For which il is necessary here state length
that point after having been made the subject of conference
with the American Secretary State further pressed
The main ground alleged by his odshp for absaning from
proposing to the discussion with respect the que
ton of the Northwest boundary, the apprehension lest
by doing, the settlement of the far important
of the Northeastern boundary should be mpedd exposed
to the hazard of failure.
This ground apprehension longer exists and her
Majess Government therefore, being anxious endeavor
remove, far depends them, all cause however
mote of contingent risk the good understanding
happily restored between countries which ought never
10 be at with each other have determined
to the Government of the United States in an
endeavor adjust treaty the unsettled question Of bounda
ry west Of the Rocky Mountains
On the receipt Of this despatch therefore, have to desire
that you will propose Mr. Webster the President
TO furnish the United States Minister this Court with such
instructions will enable him upon the negotiation
Of this matter with such person may be appointed by her
Majesty for that object And you will him. at the
time, that prepared proceed consdera
ton OF IN perfect spirit of fairness and adjust it on
basis Of equitable compromise.
am, with great truth and regard, sir your most obeden
humble servant ABERDEEN.