 The British stated that during the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1814, Spain was involved in the discussions and held no objections to the territories claimed by the British.Britain then said that when Gran Colombia was created in 1819, the new government raised no objections and that Gran Colombia was indebted to Britain for its support during the Venezuelan War of Independence.Finally, when Venezuela was founded in 1830, Britain said that there were no objections to the border at that time.