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Essays and addresses

Britain claimed as far South as the mouth of the Columbia River, between 46 and 47, , the United States as far north as 54 40.

The Convention of 1818 allowed the citizens of each nation to settle in the disputed territory Attempts were made in 1823 and 1826 to fix the line, but in vain.

In 1827, the arrangement as to settlement by either people was renewed indefinitely.

Folks election was fought on the slogan Fifty-four forty or fight.

Polk was elected, but no fight came on.