Supplies Required for Running a Boundary Line
Document 1796The Secretary of State has specified the supplies that Mr. Ellicott will require for running the boundary line between the United States and the territories of his Catholic Majesty [Spain]. The sector tent must be in the form that Mr. Ellicott prescribes and he will also want some alteration in the boot of the markee.
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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. R.P.O. 401810.]
War Office June 27, 1796.
Sir,
The Secretary of State has signified that Mr. Ellicott will want the following articles for running the Boundary line between the United States and the territories of his Catholic Majesty.
One markee with a fly.
One horseman's tent with a fly.
One tent to defend the Sector when in use; and
Six common tents.
The Sector tent must be in a particular form, which [strikethrough: he] Mr. Ellicott will prescribe; and he will want some alteration to be made in the body of the markee, which he will also direct.
You will please to have the above prepared, and ready to be delivered, either to the Order of the Secretary of State or Mr. Ellicott.
I am Sir,
Your obedient Servant
James McHenry
[undecipherable]
Samuel Hodgson Esqr.
Type
Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of State has specified the supplies that Mr. Ellicott will require for running the boundary line between the United States and the territories of his Catholic Majesty [Spain]. The sector tent must be in the form that Mr. Ellicott prescribes and he will also want some alteration in the boot of the markee.
Date
06/27/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796062700101
Page start
1
Note
Relates to the Treaty of Colerain.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Mr. Ellicott
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
articles for running the boundary line
one markedewith a fly
one horseman's tent with a fly
one tent to defend the sector when in use
six common tents
boot of the markee

