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Andrew Ellicott; His Life and Letters

Catharine Van Cortlandt Mathews

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Description:This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII THE FLORIDA BOUNDARY (Continued) Although warned by the attitude of the different officials whom he had so far encountered that Spain would not endeavor to make his path especially easy, nor yet cooperate very heartily with him on the boundary work, Major Ellicott had no reason to foresee that it would be over a year from the date of his arrival at Natchez before he would be able even to begin his work. He notified Governor Gayoso at once of his arrival and readiness to commence the survey, by the following note: "Landing At The Town Of Natchez "gr_ Feb. 24th 1797. It is with pleasure that I announce to you, my arrival as commissioner on behalf of the United States, for carrying into effect the third article of the treaty lately concluded between the said United States, and his Catholic Majesty. I wish to be informed, when it will be convenient for your Excellency to receive my credentials. I am, sir, with due respect, Your humble servant, Andrew Ellicott." To which the Governor returned this Bunsby-like reply: "gIR "Natchez, 24th Feb. 1797. By your favour of this day, delivered to me by Mr. Nolan, I learn with pleasure your arrival at this post, in the character of commissionary in behalf of the United States, to ascertain the boundaries between the Territory of his most Catholic Majesty, and that of the said United States. I have the honour to be, with the highest respect, Sir, your most humble servant, Manuel Gayoso De Lemos." The Governor's note is typical of his policy. It was the beginning of a long official correspondence on the subject between himself and Major Ellicott, and his skill in never permitting anything definite to escape from his pen excites wonder if not admiration. As after events sufficiently show, his...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Andrew Ellicott; His Life and Letters. To get started finding Andrew Ellicott; His Life and Letters, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII THE FLORIDA BOUNDARY (Continued) Although warned by the attitude of the different officials whom he had so far encountered that Spain would not endeavor to make his path especially easy, nor yet cooperate very heartily with him on the boundary work, Major Ellicott had no reason to foresee that it would be over a year from the date of his arrival at Natchez before he would be able even to begin his work. He notified Governor Gayoso at once of his arrival and readiness to commence the survey, by the following note: "Landing At The Town Of Natchez "gr_ Feb. 24th 1797. It is with pleasure that I announce to you, my arrival as commissioner on behalf of the United States, for carrying into effect the third article of the treaty lately concluded between the said United States, and his Catholic Majesty. I wish to be informed, when it will be convenient for your Excellency to receive my credentials. I am, sir, with due respect, Your humble servant, Andrew Ellicott." To which the Governor returned this Bunsby-like reply: "gIR "Natchez, 24th Feb. 1797. By your favour of this day, delivered to me by Mr. Nolan, I learn with pleasure your arrival at this post, in the character of commissionary in behalf of the United States, to ascertain the boundaries between the Territory of his most Catholic Majesty, and that of the said United States. I have the honour to be, with the highest respect, Sir, your most humble servant, Manuel Gayoso De Lemos." The Governor's note is typical of his policy. It was the beginning of a long official correspondence on the subject between himself and Major Ellicott, and his skill in never permitting anything definite to escape from his pen excites wonder if not admiration. As after events sufficiently show, his...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Andrew Ellicott; His Life and Letters. To get started finding Andrew Ellicott; His Life and Letters, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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