I herewith transmit for your consideration, the report of John A. Poor, Commissioner appointed to confer with the United States government in relation to the defences of Maine. ... Report

[Maine] : [Stevens & Sayward, Printers to the State], [1863]

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At head of title: To the Senate and House of Representatives

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John Poor had been sent to Washington, D.C. to confer with the federal government on the defenses of Maine. Since the British had decided to side with the Confederacy, Maine was very worried that the state would be attacked from Canada and easily overrun. Poor reported to the Governor on December 12, 1862. He had been well received by the Secretary of War, but Congress had to authorize funding; they were slow to act. Poor submitted several long reports comparing monies expended on other parts of the country, the condition of harbors and forts in Maine, a history of the international border, etc., etc., pushing for monetary and in-kind assistance. He asked for improved fortifications for Portland Harbor, a railroad to the eastern boundary of the state, more protection for the coastline, and an organization of the local militia. Maine's legislature authorized the taking of land for any of the projects. Poor made all these arguments to anyone he could think of, but Congress adjourned without taking action on his demands.

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