Commissioners to run the Cherokee line
Document 1791Knox indicates to Lear, Washington' s secretary, the names of the commissioners who will be given the task of establishing the boundaries between US and Cherokee territory. Dear Sir. You mention in yours of last evening, "the blanks for the commissioners to run the Cherokee line, will be filled by the names agreed upon this day." The following characters were mentioned by me to Mr. Hawkins yesterday, who seemed to think them entirely suitable for the purpose, to wit,-- Judge Campbell. Daniel Smith--the Secretary of the territory. and, Colonel Landon Carter Will you be so good as to inform me whether these were the persons you alluded to?-- I submit to the President certain estimates for vessels presented to the Senate at your request. I am Dear Sir, Your very humble Serv
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Dear Sir. You mention in yours of last evening, “the blanks for the commissioners to run the Cherokee line, will be filled by the names agreed upon this day.” The following characters were mentioned by me to Mr. Hawkins yesterday, who seemed to think them entirely suitable for the purpose, to wit,– Judge Campbell. Daniel Smith–the Secretary of the territory. and, Colonel Landon Carter Will you be so good as to inform me whether these were the persons you alluded to?– I submit to the President certain estimates for vessels presented to the Senate at your request. I am Dear Sir, Your very humble Serv
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