Observations regarding the Saint Croix River boundary dispute
Document 1796Memo regarding the St. Croix dispute between the British and United States over the northeastern boundary line, said by the Jay Treaty to be resolved through arbitration. McHenry urges that the third commissioner be "disinterested" and uncorrupted, therefore excluding inhabitants from Massachusetts and New Brunswick who may favor certain boundaries.
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Autograph Draft Document
Description
Memo regarding the St. Croix dispute between the British and United States over the northeastern boundary line, said by the Jay Treaty to be resolved through arbitration. McHenry urges that the third commissioner be "disinterested" and uncorrupted, therefore excluding inhabitants from Massachusetts and New Brunswick who may favor certain boundaries.
Date
07/24/1796
Author
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796072400101
Page start
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Sullivan
Howel
Secretary of State
astronomer
surveyor
Howell
commissioner
British
Notable locations
Massachusetts
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
St. Croix River
Canada
Britain
Maine
Notable items
Commission
expense
land