feb 27, 1839 - Special Message to Congress regarding conflict with British in the state of Maine. The "Aroostook conflict" occurred after a government formed a militia in Maine that forcefully removed trespassers from above the border in New Brunswick. Van Buren explains that a peaceful resolution must be drawn between the nations or seasonal conflict is inevitable
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