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United States, 1785

 Sub-Series — Box: 3
Identifier: id89903

Scope and Contents

Surveyors List of Surveyors elected by U.S. Congress, one from each state, “in conformity to the ‘Ordinance for ascertaining the mode of lands in the Western Territory’.” Signed by Charles Thompson, Secretary of Congress. May 27, 1785. United States Treasury Office Copy of a letter from John Skelton Williams, Comptroller of Currency, to Honorable William E. Cox, Congressman from Indiana, about criticisms. Washington, D.C. October 17, 1916.

Dates

  • Creation: 1785

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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