of the citizens of the emigrating to the adjoining territories, and for the extension of the principles of universal Liberty.
Preamble.
Whereas many of the citizens of these have migrated, and are migrating to , and other lands contiguous to this nation; Andwhereas has declared herself free and independant, without the necessary power to protect her rights and liberties: Andwhereas is without any organized government, and those who emigrate thither are exposed to foreign invasion, and domestic feuds: AndWhereas the , by geographic location, and discovery more right [p. [56]]