Support for the Surveyors
Document 1791Knox has designated Joseph Ellicott and his brother Andrew as the surveyors who will run the line between the United States and the Creek Nation of Indians. Major Call and his troops are ordered to provide support to the surveyors.
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Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox has designated Joseph Ellicott and his brother Andrew as the surveyors who will run the line between the United States and the Creek Nation of Indians. Major Call and his troops are ordered to provide support to the surveyors.
Date
09/08/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1791090800200
Notable persons
Richard Call
Henry Knox
Joseph Ellicott, brother to Andrew Ellicott
Creek Indians
the President [Washington]
troops
Notable locations
War Department
south branch of the Oconee
Currahee mountain
Notable items
boundary line
[Treaty of New York]
approbation of the President