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Description

George Sproule of New Brunswick compiled this map in 1798 following the Jay Treaty. The map designates the River Saint Croix as intended in the Treaty of Peace and is signed by Thomas Barclay, David Howell, Capt. Benson, and Witness by Secretary Ed Winston. This item is part of a larger archive, the Thomas Barclay collection (Coll. 26), related to the drawing of the Northeast boundary between British Canada and the United States.

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About This Item

• Title: A Plan of the Rivers Scoodich and Magaguadavic, including the Bay of Passamaquoddy, 1798
• Creator: George Sproule
• Creation Date: 1798
• Subject Date: 1798
• Locations:
  • ME
  • NB, Canada
• Media: Ink on paper
• Dimensions: 80 cm x 93 cm
• Local Code: Coll. 26, Map FOS 6
• Collection: Barclay collection
• Object Type: Text and Image

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Cross Reference Searches

Standardized Subject Headings

• Canada--Boundaries--United States--Maps--Early works to 1800--18th century.
• Magaguadavic River (N.B.)--Maps--Early works to 1800.
• Northeast boundary of the United States--Maps--18th century.
• Passamaquoddy Bay (N.B. and Me.)--Maps--Early works to 1800.
• Saint Croix River (Me.)--Maps--Early works to 1800--18th century.
• Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, with the United States of America (1794 November 19)

People

• Barclay, Thomas
• Benson,
• Howell , David

Other Keywords

• Borders
• International Relations
• Jay Treaty

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