Support for the Surveyors
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Support for the Surveyors
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.
year created
1791
month created
09
day created
08
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Richard Call
Henry Knox
Joseph Ellicott, brother to Andrew Ellicott
Creek Indians
the President [Washington]
troops
notable location
War Department
south branch of the Oconee
Currahee mountain
notable item/thing
boundary line
[Treaty of New York]
approbation of the President
notable phrase
As it is contemplated that the troops should run the line, you are hereby directed to afford Mr. Ellicott every aid of which you and the troops are capable.
document number
1791090800200
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Richard Call | [unknown] | [n/a] |