Anthony Barclay Report, Part II (Regarding a constant rule for determining the boundary) and Part III (the British interpretation of the phrase “the middle of the river”) to carry into effect the 6th and 7th Articles of the Treaty of Ghent. A draft , 1827
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of letters, deeds, field notes, and maps between the individuals associated with determining the boundaries between British Canada and the United States, including commissioners and their agents and surveyors in the field who were mapping the areas in dispute; particularly the area of the true St. Croix River, Grand Manan and Passamaquoddy Bay, the St. John River, the northern waters of the Connecticut River, the Great Lakes west to Lake of the Woods in Ontario. Letters between the British and American commissioners, and all the others given the task of resolving the Northeast Boundary Dispute are included. Thomas Barclay's early work as an agent for the British Government prior to serving on the 'St. Croix Commission' are included. Range of dates includes 1764 to 1827 for correspondence; 1792-1893 for the maps.
Dates
- Creation: 1827
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (Unbound manuscripts, bound manuscripts, correspondence, Ogilvy letter books, surveys, maps and financial data.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Maine Historical Society Repository