Assisting the Surveyor General in Marking the Indian Boundary
Document 1799The Surveyor General has requested a party of men to assist in marking the Indian boundary line established by General Wayne's treaty, but he did not designate the time and place for which the men would be needed. Wolcott maintains that it would save time if Hamilton directs the Commanding Officer of the Northwestern territory to provide the required assistance.
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Description
The Surveyor General has requested a party of men to assist in marking the Indian boundary line established by General Wayne's treaty, but he did not designate the time and place for which the men would be needed. Wolcott maintains that it would save time if Hamilton directs the Commanding Officer of the Northwestern territory to provide the required assistance.
Date
05/08/1799
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Document number
1799050890001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Hamilton to Hamtramck, 05/12/1799; and Wolcott to Hamilton, 05/24/1799.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Surveyor General
Indians
General Wayne
[John F. Hamtramck]
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Northwestern Territory